Dale Langdon

Dale Langdon, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Born on June 23, 1947, in Confluence, Kentucky, Dale leaves behind a legacy of devotion to his family, his faith, and his country as a decorated Vietnam veteran, whose service was recognized with two Bronze Stars. For much of his career, Dale worked as a coal miner, demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his loved ones. A faithful man, he was a member of the Hickory Gap Church in Krypton, Kentucky. Dale cherished the simple beauty of life, classic cars, his favorite color blue, the comfort of classic gospel and country music, and above all, his family and his three dogs, especially his two dachshunds, Gucci and Toby. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dale is survived by his high school sweetheart, devoted wife, and main caregiver, Anita Langdon. He is also survived by his sons, Willie Langdon (Wendy) of Georgia, Rodger Langdon of Florida, and Timothy Langdon (Carla) of Busy, Kentucky; and his stepson, Jeffery Humble, who served as his secondary caregiver in Lexington, Kentucky. He leaves behind a loving family including 4 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Among his surviving siblings are his sisters, Carol Brown (Cleveland) of Michigan, Vickie Holman (Roy) of Indiana, and Debbie Howard (Leihman) of London, Kentucky; his stepsister, Brenda Rouse (John) of Burnside, Kentucky; and his brothers, Stanley Langdon (Rose) of Texas, Donnie Langdon (Jolene) of Oklahoma, Jeff Langdon of Lott's Creek, Kentucky, and Glenn Langdon (Lillie) of Viper, Kentucky.

Dale was preceded in death by his late wife, Sally Colwell Langdon; his parents, Thelma Colwell Morgan and Albert Langdon; his stepfather, Joe Morgan; his daughters, Renee Coots and Patricia Langdon; his brother, Don Ray Langdon; and his sisters, Velma Roberts and Kimberly Langdon.

Services will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the  Walker Funeral Home in Hyden, Kentucky. Family visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by public visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. Our honored veteran will receive full military honors and be laid to rest at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Southeast in Hyden, Kentucky.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Dale Brown, Jeff Langdon, Glenn Langdon, Randall Johnson, Brandon Howard, and Braiden Howard. Doug Hornsby and Wayne Collett will serve as honorary pallbearers.