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Sherrill T. "Pappy" Langdon

By T.J. Woodward
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Sherrill T. “Pappy” Langdon, 87, of Batavia passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2016   at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born on April 16, 1929 in Middlebury, NY to the late Richard (Doris Wolcott) Langdon. He is preceded in death by his brothers Ellsworth, Alvin, Douglas, Hollis and Donald.   
 
Mr. Langdon worked for 34 years at New York Telephone and then Verizon in Batavia. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, an avid gardener and enjoyed woodworking.  
 
Mr. Langdon is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Barbara (Nelson) Langdon of Batavia; daughter Susan Langdon of Lockport; son David (Peggy) Langdon of Fredericksburg, VA; sister Brenda Emens of Batavia; grandchildren Anne (Ryan) Thompson, Edward “Ted” (Courtney) Langdon; great-grandchildren Winnie and Fern Thompson, along with many nieces and nephews.
 
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service 2:00 PM on Monday June 13, 2016 at West Middlebury Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.

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