Jimmy Mack Langston, Sr

Jimmy Mack Langston Sr., 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born September 17, 1936 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late David and Margie Allmon Langston.

Jimmy coached Little League Baseball through the YMCA for many years. A huge baseball fan, he enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves games on Television. Jimmy also followed A.L. Brown’s Football team for years. He loved traveling to Pigeon Forge and taking in shows with his beloved wife Shirley. Jimmy also enjoyed visiting his son, Jimmy, Jr. in Boone and Blowing Rock over the years. What he loved more than anything and made most mention of in his book of memories, was his wife Shirley and son Jimmy, Jr.

During his working years Jimmy worked at Cannon Mills, then as a manager at NAPA Auto Parts. Jimmy more than honorably served his country in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1959 through 1962.  

Jimmy is survived by his son Jimmy Langston, Jr and girlfriend Pat Miller of Blowing Rock. Aside from his parents, and brother Boyce Daniel Langston, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley in December 2006.

A funeral service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 18, 2021 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel, Kannapolis. Interment with military honors will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

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