Ernest Lee Langley

Ernest Lee Langley, Jr., 85, of Siler City passed away peacefully Friday, August 10, 2018 at Siler City Center.

Mr. Langley was born in Pitt County on September 15, 1932 the son of Ernest Lee and Emma Christine (Harrell) Langley. Ernest was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church. He was a proud employee of the former Chatham Animal Hospital, currently Tysor's Veterinary Clinic, with more than 45 years of service. Ernest enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his beloved great-grandchildren He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Janie (Fulford) Langley; daughter: Terry L. Liles and husband, Edward of Siler City, NC; son: Dr. Ricky L. Langley and wife, Sandra of Mebane;grandchildren, Amber Liles Norman and husband, Jason, Katie Liles McBroom and husband, Antonio, Caroline Liles Hudson and husband, Chase, Megan Langley Walker and Husband, Kyle, Air Force Major Patrick Langley and wife, Lauren, Nicholas Langley; great-grandchildren, Nia, Nox, Merritt, Livie, Liles, Jacob and Ella; brothers, Floyd Langley and wife, Doris of Jacksonville, NC, David Langley and wife, Jane of Falkland, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, August 13, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City, NC. The funeral will follow Monday at 2:00 PM at Piney Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Folks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. James Davis, Liberty Hospice Caregivers, personal aide, Ponda Alston and Pastor Jim Folks and wife, Rose. Ernest was blessed in his life with true friends, good neighbors and a wonderful family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.