Raymond George "Ray, Bud, George, Pop, PawPaw, Uncle Bud" Langley

Raymond George Langley, Dad, Pop, PawPaw, Uncle Bud, Ray, Bud, George, and maybe a few other unmentionable nicknames given to him by those who "loved" him most, hugged his Savior and received his healed and whole body on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

Raymond was born March 13, 1943, in Fairhope, Alabama, to Boyd and Mary Frances Ryder Langley, the middle brother of Boyd "Tete" and Glenn. Minus a little time spent in Texas, Raymond grew up having fun on the streets of Fairhope with is brothers, many cousins, and friends. With the last name Langley and Ryder in your bloodline, it was hard to talk to someone you weren't related to, much less date someone, but Raymond hit the jackpot and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Boothe, in 1963 – ensuring he would probably now be kin to the remaining folks in town!

Together they created their 62-year love story, living out their years, even until his final breath, at Langley's Landing on Fish River, in the home they built brick by brick. Many a time of fellowship was had in their yard, even a wedding or two or more. You were always welcome, and he would have Shirley put on a pot of coffee, have you sit a minute on the porch or around the table for a visit, and if you weren't careful you might be on the other end of a practical joke, or for sure something funny and light hearted before you could get out the door.

In that home, they raised three boys, Kenneth Wayne, Kirby Ray and Karl William. In each of them you see a little bit of him – it might be his quick wit, it might be his sincerity, or it might be his bald head, but in all three you will certainly see how he taught them to love Jesus above all else, to honor and serve your family well, and to give of yourself sacrificially to meet the needs of others whenever and however you can. You will see a legacy of Christ-like love and devotion.

Each of these boys blessed him with some extra sweetness, adding daughters-in-law he loved deeply – Stephanie, Maria and Erin. No doubt the twinkle in his eye would come from those grandchildren, Savannah Autumn-Porras, Ezra William and Zoe Blythe. He treasured his title of "PawPaw", and he truly waited a long time to receive it, but way before that he had been Uncle Bud! The nieces, Michelle, Charlea, Cheyl (and great nieces) and nephews, Mark Michael, Tim and Tom (and great nephews) that were privileged to give him that title by blood, as well as those who chose it because he was just that kind of special, knew they were loved, prayed for, and also going to take a little harassing, followed by a big 'ol bear hug every time they were in his presence. To be loved by Uncle Bud is to know a special kind of LOVE!

Raymond comes from a long family line of electricians. He served in the IBEW Union 505 for over 25 years doing electrical jobs throughout the United States. He was able to leave the traveling work in the mid 80s and finished his career at Scott Paper Company.

When Raymond wasn't working for the paycheck, you would still find him working, it is just what came naturally to him, that was his hobby…he worked. He was always finding some little electrical job to piddle with or taking a call from someone who needed to "pick his brain" about a light that kept flickering somewhere in their house. Most any Monday-Saturday you were going to find him engaged in some kind of work, but on Sundays you would find him at South River Park Church. In the early years, he was leading the youth, and in the later years, he was greeting folks at the door. Those greetings might entail a little sassy comment to some, a little sweet one to others, but they all would have a big 'ol Raymond smile, probably mixed with his chuckle, and most certainly you were guaranteed one of those big hugs! You also knew that the back wall would be "held up" well, and the count for that day would be done exactly right. You could always "count" on Raymond.

Raymond battled multiple health issues over the course of the last 30-plus years with Parkinson's and Dementia, being the final days hardest struggles. If you knew him, what you knew, was regardless of the struggle, he was going to struggle with it well. His genuine relationship with Jesus allowed him to request and walk out the words to one of his favorite songs, "One Day at a time Sweet Jesus, that's all I'm asking from you!" He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. As you honor his legacy, love and serve those around you well, take the time to put on a pot of coffee with a friend, sit a minute, maybe tell a joke to lighten the mood, and always rise to the challenge of your adversity just "One Day at a Time!"

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Mary Frances Ryder Langley; his nephew, Mark Langley; his beloved brother-in-law, Bill Moore; and sister-in-law, Mary Alice Langley.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Shirley; his boys, Kenny (Stephanie), Kirby (Maria) and Karl (Erin); brothers, "Tete" (Kay) and Glenn; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Moore; brother-in-law, William Boothe (Annette); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins galore.

Raymond's Homegoing Celebration will be held at 11AM on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at South River Park Church on Hwy. 32 in Fairhope, Alabama. Visitation will be from 10AM-11AM in the sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Raymond Langley Memorial Fund at South River Park Church.

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.