Rusty Langley, 86, worked 40 years in textile industry
May 2, 2022
Burnice Russell Langley Jr. of Pawleys Island died Monday at his home with his wife at his side following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86.
Known as Rusty, he was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Columbia, the son of B. Russell Langley and Edith M. Langley of Greenville. He attended Greenville High School and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in textile engineering. He served two years in the Army.
Mr. Langley worked in the textile industry over 40 years. Upon retirement, he worked in real estate at Pawleys Island for several years.
He was a member of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir and was active in the Men’s Breakfast Ministry. Some said he was the best scrambled egg cook in the state. He was an avid flounder fisherman in Pawleys Creek. He was an accomplished water skier and taught the sport to his sons.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn Langley; his sister Salley Batson (Elliott) of Greenville; his sons, Russell Langley (Robin) of Charlotte, Christopher Langley (Beth) of Spartanburg and Brian Langley (Kerry) of Buford, Ga.; his daughter, Inger Lilleoer (Hans) of Denmark; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. May 12 at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 402 Singleton Ridge Rd., Suite C, Conway, SC 29526 or Bread of Life Ministry at the church, 9967 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 (pawleyschurch.com).
There is a guest book at burroughsfh.com.
