William J.C. Langford

Oct 31, 2009

William J.C. Langford, 76, of Athens, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

A native of Monroe County, and a former resident of Hixson, he had been a resident of McMinn County since 1994. A son of the late Jess and Elsie Cassady Langford, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Clinton Langford; one sister, Fannie Rae Langford; one sister and her husband, Vera Langford and James Deward Hutsell; and one brother-in-law, W.G. Dake. He was retired from Dupont, Inc., and was a member of Sweetwater First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one sister, Alene Langford Dake of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law, Lowell and Joan Langford of Powell; two nephews and one spouse, Gill and Kathy Dake and David Langford; one niece and her husband, Debby Dake and Scotty Hannah; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Alison Dake, Jeremy Dake, Amy Hannah, Christy Hannah, Bob Hannah, Scott Hannah and Will and Kaylie Dake.

Graveside services were 3 p.m. Monday in Fender\'s Chapel Cemetery in Sweetwater with the Rev. Jeff Wright officiating.

There will be no formal visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fender\'s United Methodist Church, 2925 Oakland Rd., Sweetwater, TN 37874, or Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303.

Those not able to attend may send condolences or sign the register book at www.laycock-hobbs.com

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.