Lawrence County Press, August 28, 1890 Obituary
Died, after long suffering, at his home in Lawrence county, Miss., August 15th, 1890, Gideon Rawls Langston. Bro. Langston was born in Lawrence County, Miss, on Nov. 15th, 1825. Married Miss M. A. Sanders April 22nd, 1845. Was baptized by Bro M. T. Martin into the fellowship of Silver Creek church in August 1879. He was a brother beloved, bearing the Christian armor with such grace as to enable him to bid earth adieu without embarrassment to himself or loving ones. To the inquiries of brethren, he replied: "You cannot help me: there is nothing in my way. I have done all I know to do: I have committed all to Christ: I am content. I may be obliged to suffer much, to that, also I am resigned." A large assembly at the church yard witnessed his burial, amoung whom were many children, grandchildren, relatives and friends who lament his departure, but recognize with submission the truth that God does all for the best. May he so prepare us to follow our brother, that we may finish our course with joy, and among the blessed dead in the Lord rest from our labors forevermore. - Pastor.

The above obituary was printed in the Lawrence County Press but Gideon's tombstone shows his death in 1894 instead of 1890. I believe his tombstone is in error.