Raymond Langford, age 62, of Columbus, MS passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at his residence.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A funeral service will follow on Friday, July 6, 2018, at 3:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Smith officiating and Lowndes Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Langford was born on August 26, 1955, in Lamar County, AL to the late Samuel Vanuel and Mamie Swink Langford. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Mr. Langford also enjoyed fishing and playing bingo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother- James "Pete" Langford; and sisters- Clara Gail Langford, Sara Simpson, Wanda Guyton, and Faye Strickland.

Mr. Langford is survived by his wife- Brenda Ponder Langford of Columbus, MS; daughter- Latasha Ponder of Columbus, MS; grandchildren- Dayshawn Brock and Alonah Perrigan; god-children- Mason Greene, Marrissa Reed-Wood, and Magen Carroll; brothers- Sam Langford of TN, W.J. (Kay) Langford of MS, Joe (Brenda) Wayne Langford of MS, and Jimmy "Bo" Langford of AL; sisters- Linda (Dick) Bragg Martin of OH, Shelby Barber of TN, Betty Langford of AL, and Vickie (Mike) Smith of MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be nephews and family. Honorary pallbearer is Dr. Brett Brown. A special thank you to the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle EMT Staff.

Memorials may be made to the Raymond Langford Memorial Fund, Lowndes Funeral Home, 1131 N. Lehmberg Road, Columbus, MS 39702 or online at lowndesfuneralhome.net