The Reverend Dr. Donn Keith Langfitt, age 87, died Friday, April 16, 2021, in Fredericksburg, VA surrounded by his wife and family. Born in Charleston, WV in 1933, Donn received degrees from King College in Bristol TN, Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. Over the course of his nearly 60 year career as a Presbyterian minister, he served pastorates in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, including more than 10 years at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton. After retiring in 1991, he went on to serve interim pastorates in Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia. Donn loved the challenge of a church in transition, stabilizing the congregation and helping them on the path to lasting ministry. Throughout his career, Donn was known for his humorous and thoughtful sermons.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia and children, Gary Langfitt (Rebecca Bostrom) of Dublin, OH, Rebecca Earhart (Christopher) of Staunton, VA, Dr. Mark Langfitt (Susan) of Easton, MD, Ellen Langevin (Mark) of Oviedo, FL, and David Langfitt (Pamela) of Glen Allen, VA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren Sarah and William (Erin) Earhart, Caitlin Langfitt (Charles King), Benjamin Langevin (Erika Queen), Madeline, Emma, and Matthew Langfitt, and Joshua Langfitt and two great-grandchildren Henry and Eleanor Earhart.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 30 at The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, VA with COVID restrictions in place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad at 510 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, the Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 2001 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401 or the church of your choice.
