A memorial service for James Steven 'Steve' Langston, 47, a tug boat pilot, of Calhoun, LA, who passed away August 8, 2011, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 13, at the Church of Christ in Calhoun, LA. Tony Taylor will be officiating at the service. Steve was born June 21, 1964 and passed away August 8, 2011. Mr. Langston was a member of the United States Merchant Marines. In life he was a very skilled boat pilot and loved the great Mississippi River. In that light, he also had a sizeable affinity for fishing and hunting. He also loved knowledge and never stopped trying to learn new things. Steve loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Langston. Survivors include his wife Melody Langston; his mother Carolyn Crump; sisters Juanita Taylor and Tsianenia Watson; daughters Kristie L. Tully and husband Joel, Stacie Shaw and husband Brian; Wesley Langston and wife Stacey, and Natalie Langston; grandchildren Chris Tully, Ethan Newton, Elisabeth Tully, Kayley Langston, Dane Tully, Elliot Shaw, and Damien Langston.