Robert Sheldon Langston Ii

Robert Sheldon Langston, II, 25, of Derma, departed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his home in Derma. He was welcomed into this world on November 19, 1996, in Tupelo, Mississippi by his parents Robert Sheldon Langston and Dina Tedder Reeves.

Robert was a 2015 graduate of Calhoun Academy and a member of the 2012 cougar state champion football team. Upon graduation, this larger-than-life guy enrolled in the school of life and began farming alongside his father at Langston Farm LLC. Aside from cultivating crops and driving tractors, he owned and operated his own trucking company, Langston Trucking LLC, which was his pride and joy. Aside from his love for shifting gears and letting the jake brakes rumble, Family was everything to Robert and this love could be evidenced by his relationships with his two sisters often referred to as the “Langston Trio” where he served as the protector in chief. Robert knew how to fight hard, but he loved even harder.  Later in life, he was fortunate enough to have two brothers added to his family. Robert loved spending time and bonding with them over racing trucks and outdoor activities. Like most young men Robert enjoyed spending quality time with his closest friends, and he was often the life of the party because of that contagious laugh and smile he possessed. You could often find him riding four-wheelers or living life on the lake with his crew. Equally important, he had many passions that brought him joy whenever he found the time to give them attention. As an outdoorsman, Robert not only enjoyed the serenity of a quiet trip in the woods deer hunting but also the exhilaration found in turkey hunting. He also managed to find his way into the gym, a place where the competition for the largest bicep was fierce and he was in the lead.  Robert attended Derma Baptist Church where he learned about the wonders of the Lord. Though he left this world too soon, he will be remembered for those big blue eyes and magnetic personality.

Those left to continue walking down the path in his absence include father, Robert Sheldon Langston (Melanie) of Calhoun City; mother, Dina Tedder Reeves (Adam) of Bruce; two sisters: Laken Omarie Langston of Derma; Anna Marie Langston of Calhoun City; two brothers: Gage (Shannon) Beck of Calhoun City; Jacob Beck of Calhoun City; niece, Zeda Beck; nephew, Charlie Ray Beck, paternal grandmother, Ann Langston of Derma; maternal grandmother, Kathy Davidson of Olive Branch; paternal great grandfather, Lewis Bailey of Derma, and girlfriend, Makayla Poynor of Bruce.

Robert was preceded in death by; paternal grandfather, Robert L Langston; maternal grandfather, Jr. Lee Tedder; paternal great grandparents: Margret Bailey; Sheldon Langston; Garvin and Doris Bain; maternal great grandparents: George and Ruby Dean Tedder; Virdie and Virginia Griffin; Kathlean Griffin.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Derma Baptist Church. The funeral service celebrating Robert's life will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of Derma Baptist Church with Bro. Kevin Chrestman and Bro. Roger Reeder officiating. Britt Bailey, Baylous Blue, Preston Blue, Dusty Blount, Levi Harrelson, Wesley Long, Cole Parker, Keith Parker, Jonathan Tedder, and Cameron Yarbrough will carry him to rest in Midway Cemetery. Lance Baecher, Perry Bailey, Gage Beck, Jacob Beck, Jobi Cook, Donnie Hubbard, Bryson Rogers, Dale Reynolds, Cody Smith, Lee Smith, and Dustin Willis will serve as honorary pallbearers.