Jerry Lee Lang

Jerry Lee Lang, age 74, of Beach City, died Sunday, September 20, 2015, in Select Specialty Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.

Born August 13, 1941, at Dover, Jerry graduated from Strasburg-Franklin High School, and went on to serve honorably with the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he was employed by the Norfolk & Southern Railroad, and then T.H. Manufacturing at Millersburg from which he retired. He was a member of Weimer Widder Post 549 of the American Legion at Beach City.

Survivors include his nephew and his wife, Steve and Kristy Gilmore of Strasburg; his sister-in-law, May Belle Smith of Beach City; and his many friends.

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Lang; and his niece, Jennifer Gilmore.

Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, on Thursday, September 24, 3 6 p.m. Military rites will follow shortly after 6 at the funeral home.

The family suggests that contributions may be made to the Weimer Widder Post 549, 125 Third Ave. N.E., Beach City, Ohio 44608, or, to Patriot Guard Riders, 8631 Monticello Dr. West Chester, Ohio 45069.