Jerry Franklin
Lang
February 27, 1950 - August 22, 2026
Jerry Franklin Lang, age76, of Iron City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 27th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. The service will be on Friday, August 28th at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Brother Michael Darling officiating. Burial will be at Barton Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Beulah Lang; sister, Linda Foster; father and mother-in-law, Bobby Ray and Era Mae Smith; sister-in-law, Dale Murphy; nephew, Little Tim Purser.
Survivors are his loving wife of 54 years, Patsy Lang; children, Cristy Sunshine Frasier (Lonnie), Jeremiah Lang (Natshiela), Matt Lang (Jessica), Bruce Lang, and Amanda Brown (Brandon); brothers, Paul Lang, Timmy Purser, Doug Malone, and Larry Smith; sisters, Gail Lang, Bobbie Sue Smith, Debbie Malone, Diane Purser, Dana Lang, and Carol Smith; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Jerry was born on February 27, 1950, to Carl Lang and Beulah Frasier Lang and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Collinwood, Tennessee. He was a Vietnam veteran and served the country he loved with honor, loyalty and integrity. Jerry loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart and throughout his life demonstrated his love and faith to others.
He served in 101St Airborne, Civil Defense, Rescue Squad, National Guard in Sheffield, Alabama and was a member of American Legion in Collinwood. Memorials may be made to the Lang family.
Visitation
August 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visitation
Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
August 27, 2026 6:00 pm
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August 28, 2026
11:00 am
Funeral
Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
August 28, 2026 11:00 am
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August 25, 2026
12:30 pm
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5 Comments on “Jerry Franklin Lang”
Jerry was a good man.My thoughts an prayers are with the family. May God hold you all in his loving arms.
Prayers for the family ,
Sending prayers for family and friends, We’re so sorry for everyone’s loss.
We are saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. It was always a joy to talk to him and share some smiles. We appreciate his service to our country and the untold sacrifices. May he rest in the arms of Jesus.
To Jerry’s wife Patsy and family i would like to express my deepest condolences.
i have very find memories of Jerry .Jerry was an outstanding human being! Like his precious daddy Mr Carl Lang ! He will
be missed by all . May Gods grace see you all throughout this sad and hard time
and times to cold . God Bless each one …Mary Ann Foster Smothermon and husband Johnny Waverly , Tn