Wilbert Langston

Wilbert Langston, age 87, of Pensacola, Florida, was called home on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1936, in King William, Virginia, to the late Lillian Marie Langston and father. Wilbert was a member of the Apostolic Life United Pentecostal Church in Pensacola. He was also a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe of Virginia. Wilbert also served in the United States Navy for 30 years, enlisting in 1955, and retiring honorably in 1985. He served honorably and faithfully as a Machinist's Mate Second Class, having traveled all over the world. Wilbert, Brother Langston, or Brother Will, as he was affectionately called, also served in the Army of The Lord as he was a devoted disciple of the Most High God. He was an anointed Son of God, who dedicated his life to helping the homeless find God, his ministry and his church. Brother Will's good deeds and devotion to God will not be forgotten. He will forever be in our hearts. Wilbert was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian and his grandfather, Ezekiel. Wilbert is survived by his son, Dale Edward Langston, of Louisiana; daughter, Joelle Marie Langston, of Florida; Joseph Langston, of Illinois; son, Jacob Langston, of Illinois; grandchildren, Michael Langston, Kyle Langston, Anthony Langston, Alex Lucido, Isaiah Burnett and Azrael Cordero; brothers, Alfred Langston (93) and John Henry Langston (96), of Virginia; nephews, George Langston and Terry Langston, of Virginia; and other family members. He is also survived by his great friend, who was like a son to him, Brother Lemuel Brasher; Mr. Christopher Dodds, who was one of his brothers in Christ; and his church family at Apostolic Life, the pastors and members who became Brother Will’s family. Pallbearers are Dale Langston, Joseph Langston, Jacob Langston, Isaiah Barnett and others. Funeral service will be Monday, September 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at Apostolic Life United Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be one hour prior at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Wilbert Langston

November 6, 1936 - September 3, 2024