Robert (Pidge) George Langford, 85, of Sandy, Ut passed away on April 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family.
Robert was born October 22, 1934 in Park City, Ut to parents Wilford Phillip Langford and Madeline Daisy (Cunningham) Langford. He graduated from Park City High School and that is where he met his wife, Donna Mae. They were married on September 5th, 1953 and were later sealed in the Logan Temple on January 16th, 1963.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae (Goff) Langford, his parents, brother Phillip, sister, Patricia Swanson, two sons, Robert Jr. and Gregory Lynn and two granddaughters.
He is survived by his children, Christine (Brent) McAfee of South Jordan, Kevin of Sandy, Kenneth (Renee) of South Jordan and Scott (Trisha) of Montana.
He had 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Robert was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many church callings over the years including High Priest Group Leader and Counselor in the Bishopric and enjoyed working with the youth in the scouting program. He served in the Jordan River Temple alongside his wife for nine years.
Robert’s most talked about employment was when he was younger working at the Egyptian Theater in Park City running projector reels. He retired from Kennecott Copper as a Hydraulic Mechanic and enjoyed may hobbies including model railroading, RC Planes and boats, woodworking on the lathe and sitting down at the rail yard watching trains. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, snow skiing, camping and drag racing with his family.
He had many friends and made new ones everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed.
Due to the COVID-19, memorial services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
