Willie Lee Langley

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 II Timothy 4:7-8

A Time to be Born

Willie Lee Langley was born on November 25, 1938, to the late Major and Luvenia Langley.

A Time to Live

Willie attended Pitt County Schools and was later united in Holy matrimony to the love of his life of 54 years, Mrs. Nellie Murphy Langley. He worked with Union Carbide Batteries as a machine operator. During his spare time, he loved to work in the yard and around the house and tell jokes.

A Time to Serve

Willie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He attended St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church. In 1974, Willie preached his initial sermon under the guidance of Rev. Nathan Harris. He was former pastor of St. John MBC in Aurora, NC and St. Francis MBC in Blounts Creek, NC. He was pastor at St. Luke MBC in Edwards, NC until his health took a toll on him. He was also former president of the New Bern Eastern Baptist Church Conference for many years.

A Time to Die 

On Monday June 30, 2020, Willie Langley departed this life at MacGregor Downs Living Facility, in Greenville, NC. God dispatched His angels to escort him to his Heavenly home.

A Time to Mourn

Willie was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Nellie Ruth Langley; his parents, Major and Luvenia Langley; his brothers, Major Langley, Jr., and Louis Langley; his sisters, Ella Davis and Elizabeth Purvis; and his son, Willie Earl Langley, Jr.

Willie leaves to cherish his precious memory; three children, Latricia Langley Wooten; Alton Langley; James Murphy (Devonne) all of Greenville NC; two sisters, Rosa Davis(Oscar); Janie Whichard both of Greenville, NC; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; Godchildren; relatives and friends.

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A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Homestead Memorial Gardens. The viewing will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020, from 3:00 PM til 6:00 PM at Rountree Family Mortuary Chapel, 3152 US Hwy 17 S, Chocowinity, NC 27817.  Burial immediately following the graveside service.

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Rountree Family Mortuary & Cremation Service's  Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

On behalf of Rountree Family Mortuary, we want to extend our sincere condolences to your family in the passing of your loved one.  We want to thank you for trusting us with their care.  Rountree Family Mortuary realize we face challenging times in the midst of the current public health crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Rountree Family Mortuary realize that many of you are receiving questions from family members and have questions of your own related to the Coronavirus.  Rountree Family Mortuary pledges to do everything, within the mandated governmental guidelines, to ensure you have peace of mind and are able to grieve and celebrate the life and memories of your loved one like everyone else before the emergency procedures took effect.

Please be assured that your safety and the safety of our staff are the number one priority at Rountree Family Mortuary.  In an effort to protect you and our staff from unnecessary exposure, we respectfully request:

If you have a cold or have been around someone with a cold, please stay home

Please observe the social distance requirement by staying 6 feet away from others

Please cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash

Avoid hugging, kissing, or touching others

Please wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds

Please use hand sanitizer when available

In an effort to bring as many members of your family, friend, co-workers, and the community together to participate as they would in normal times, we will be providing live streaming of the funeral services to provide access to anyone who wants to feel and be a part of the service.

It is critically important that families be allowed to share their loss with others through a traditional family gathering.  Rountree Family Mortuary is willing to help you plan a more traditional service once the public health circumstances have improved.  This is a rapidly evolving situation and information and guidance change frequently.  We will continue to update you with new or relevant information as the need arises.

Rountree Family Mortuary is dedicated to continuing helping families find healing and hope even in the worst of times.  

May God bless you and keep you,

THE ROUNTREE FAMILY

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