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Paul Barlow Langford, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on November 29, 1944, in Illinois, to Paul and Mary Monaco Langford.
Paul's life was marked by his dedication to his family and his work as a truck driver. He married Melody Pierce in Illinois, and together they created a home filled with love and cherished memories. In 2005, Paul and Melody made the journey from Victorville, California, to Mountain Home, Arkansas.
In his leisure time, Paul found joy in watching WWE wrestling and Bonanza, and he had a passion for traveling and camping. He was particularly fond of his loyal dogs and cat, who brought him much happiness, as well as spending time with his family.
Paul is survived by his wife, Melody Langford, of Mountain Home, AR; his daughter, Justina Langford of Fayetteville, AR; and his son, Paul Langford III of Mountain Home, AR. He is also survived by his sister, Pat Langford, and three brothers, Bill (Leslie) Langford, Rick Langford, and Leroy Langford. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pauline Krok; and his daughter, Kim Langford.
A Graveside Funeral Service for Paul will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Arrangements are being handled by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.
To honor Paul's memory and share condolences, an online obituary and guestbook can be found at www.kirbyandfamily.com. Paul’s life touched many, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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