James Robert Lang

Condolences from Mimi and I. Jim was a mentor to me when I arrived at UK. He might have kept me out of trouble a few times, but he would never let me know. Jim was most importantly a friend. The funniest thing he ever did was calling me and asking me to look after Jennifer when she was at IU. no child was going to let her father's friend "look after" them. But we did become friends with Jennifer and Eleanor in later years. Jim will be missed.

Jim contributed so much to Virginia Tech and to the community of Blacksburg. He was such a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor. I hope good memories will comfort Lois and the family whom he loved so much. Larkin Dudley

I had the pleasure of working with Jim for many years at Pamplin. He was such a wonderfully kind gentle. Knowing him was an honor reserved for those very special people who touched our lives. Condolences and prayers to his beloved wife and family.

Jim was a beautiful person, and he was a joy to know. I have so many precious memories of him and his special sense of humor. We often pranked one another as we worked through challenging work and community projects. While he encouraged me to be the best I could be, he also reminded me to take time to enjoy life too. Watching him enjoy retirement was an inspiration. He really knew how to `live´. For example, I loved watching him and Lois `training´ for their extensive travels by walking all...

I have long admired Jim and shall miss him. He taught me many things-mostly to work hard but enjoy the little things. He was famous for loving to pull fun pranks, and I was a great target for many of these (often he didn´t know I knew it was him).... He also cared about the community, working with Dr Wanda Smith and others to foster and advise an entrepreneurial program in Roanoke called "Total Action Against Poverty". Few knew of this side of him, and he seemed to prefer it. Jim will...

Memorial service for James Lang will be held on Saturday, August 26, 10:00 am at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Blacksburg, VA.