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1934
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2010
Walter Langley Obituary
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for Walter Langley
Jesse Dorsch
July 8, 2025
Jesse Dorsch- Hey Grandpa, seems like we look alot alike. I met you as a
youngen but wish I could have known more about you earlier in life. I feel like being good at football was due to being good at boxing which I should have done too. Thank you for passing on such capabilities to battle on the field and in life. I'm sure you were a real strong dude too! Mom tell's me all about the Jersey family now that we spend so much time together and I feel that I will carry that strength with me forever. Again, I wish I could have spent more time with you or got to hang with the Devino boys or even Merle. I'll keep taking good care of mom and see you when I get there. Wish me luck. Love Jesse
Sue Falling
December 28, 2011
I miss talking to you on the phone,but know your in a better place with no more pain. This is your Ok. buddy's sis Sue Falling. Thanks to all the tapes you sent I can still hear your voice and guitar playing.
Langley Dianne
June 20, 2011
I miss you so much Daddy. Yesterday was Fathers Day and I was missing you so much. I am grateful for the cds and practice tapes I have of you, because I can always feel that you live on.
diana mellusi
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers Day Uncle Sonny. I miss you every day. Love, Diana
Charles Langley
June 4, 2011
We'll miss you, and we'll miss your music that brought delight to our lives.
- Uncle Charles Langley
diana mellusi
July 15, 2010
Missing you so much. Diana
diana mellusi
June 4, 2010
Really missing you tonight, Uncle Sonny. Love, Diana
Donna Mellusi
May 29, 2010
Dear Uncle Sonny,
While I know you're in a better place in Heaven with all of your sisters embracing you, I'm stil so sad that you're not with "us" anymore. So many miles separated you and your "Jersey" family. Mom always kept you up to date to the new happenings in our family and I feel so blessed to have had that final talk with you. I will cherish your words forever. I will always continue to listen to your music and remember how for years you serenaded all of us around my parents kitchen table until you moved to California with "ol guitar" "Blue Eyes Cryin In The Rain" (Mom's favorite song) So many happy memories. Your wonderful sense of humor that made us double over with laughter. I'll remember it all. I will think of you everyday just like I do with Grandma Faye, Aunt Pat, Uncle Archie and the rest of our family who's passed on. I love you so much and I'm so happy I had the chance to tell you that before you left us. I LOVE YOU UNCLE SONNY!!
Ken Nordin
May 28, 2010
MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED
Sonny and I at Rustlers in Porterville.
Randy Patterson
May 28, 2010
Sonny Langley My Friend and Fellow Musician
Randy Patterson
May 28, 2010
Randy Patterson
May 28, 2010
Sonny I am so saddened by your passing I wished so much I could have seen you one last time. Probably one of my fondest memories is when you and I did the Valley Music Show together. Though in flesh we may be apart just know the most precious part of you you will always live on in my heart.
You were an awesome friend and a incredible human being. Your passing is the Worlds loss but Heavens gain.
Good Bye my dear friend.
p devino
May 27, 2010
uncle sonny friend of my childhood days i rember a riddle uncle sonny usta say it went like this brothers & sisters i have none but this mans father was my fathers son who is this i dont rember the answer who knows the answer only good old uncle sonny lol we all love you rest in peace my godfather your niece patti devino
Dianne Langley
May 26, 2010
Daddy, I will miss you oh so much. But I am both relieved and sad at the same time. I know that you are having the greatest family reunion in heaven now.
Dianne Langley
May 26, 2010
Daddy, I am so glad that we got to spend your final years together, my only regret is that I wish I could have seen you more. You have been through so much in the past few years, but you were brave and survived it all, I am very grateful that you found Mildred and that you were able to become best friends with your idol Merle. I will miss you soooo much.
Bruce Thiessen
May 26, 2010
I released this song this morning, in honor of Sonny Langley. R.I.P.
The Song That'll Never be Sung
Dr BLT copyright 2010
http://www.drblt.net/music/TheSongDrBLT2demom.mp3
Diana Mellusi
May 26, 2010
A candle to light the way. Love, Diana
Diana Mellusi
May 26, 2010
Dearest Uncle Sonny, I asked you recently if you knew how much I loved you. You told me that you did. That gives me some comfort. I will miss our evening talks. I'll miss hearing your voice on the phone. Although so many miles have seperated us I always felt that you were so close. I know that you are still close in spirit. Your sisters in heaven have welcomed their only brother with opened arms. I know that you are in the *perfect* place and you are all rejoicing. We will all be together again someday. I love you and miss you so very much. Diana (Rhine)
John Kline
May 26, 2010
So long old friend of fifty years.
Ailsa Clark
May 25, 2010
God Bless You SONNY, All the way from Australia we will always cherish our Memories , we have of you , You're SINGING and you're PERSONALITY , We will Miss You , With Much Appreciation of you ,, Ailsa and Bobby .
Marlene Sanders
May 25, 2010
Sonny, knowing you and becoming your friends, has been a great joy in our lives. You and Mildred both are just the kindest people around. We will miss you very much and your funny jokes and your many cats that you loved so much. Love always- Leroy & Marlene Sanders
Holly Faires
May 25, 2010
Sonny..you made me smile since I was a child. I will never forget your amazing sense of humor or your beautiful songs. I miss you.
sandi esposito
May 25, 2010
god bless you uncle sonny.I know you are singing with mommy and aunt pearl and all of your sisters.
PATTI DEVINO/MASCOLA
May 25, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Jason Townsend
May 25, 2010
We'll miss you Sonny. It was an absolute pleasure having you as part of our family.
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