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Willis Langley Obituary
EUNICE-A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice for Willis Langley, Jr., 67, who passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at his residence. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile with Father Tom Voorhies Celebrant.
Willis, a resident of Eunice, held a Bachelors Degree in Education, a Masters in History and had 30 hours into his Doctrine. He played football at LSU from 1960 until 1964, after being awarded a football scholarship, and also played with the Chinese Bandits. From 1964 until 1965, he played with the Houston Oilers. He was a former football coach for many years in the region, and then became one of the first MFA insurance agents in Louisiana in 1972.
A loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Willis is survived by his son, Willis "Trey" Langley III and his wife, Sheree Rene of Keatchie; two daughters, Charlotte Langley Fox and her husband, Shawn of Welsh, and Cindy Langley of Eunice; a sister, Helen Langley of Bossier City; his seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Payton, and Elizabeth Fox, Shelton and Tayte Langley, and Brett and Carrie Soileau; his niece, Jessica Maddoux and her husband, Rusty of Bossier City; his nephew, Lynn Langley and his wife, Elaine of Eunice; his great niece, Rusty Ann Maddoux and his great nephew, J. C. Maddoux. Willis will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Agatha Fruge Langley, Sr.; and two brothers, Gus and Albert Langley.
The family request that visiting hours be observed on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm and again on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 8:00 am until Services. A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Monday evening.
Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest book online at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 337.457.3371
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Memories and Condolences
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BILLY TRUAX
March 17, 2025
HELLO WILLIS---BILLY TRUAX STILL OUT HERE REMEMBERING OUR LSU DAYS AS TEAMMATES AND ROOMMATES.
BILLY TRUAX
March 16, 2023
WILLIS:
LSU HAS REALLY CHANGED SINCE YOU AND I PLAYED THERE IN 1960'S.
BILLY TRUAX
March 16, 2020
HELLO BIG MAN WILLIS....MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR GOOD MAN SOUL.
YOUR FRIEND.
BILLY TRUAX
D&H Insurance Brokers
March 24, 2009
Willis, be sure to give Jim Herndon & John Walker big bear hugs and handshakes when you meet them in Heaven. Jim has been waiting 5 years but John just left us 7 weeks ago. Your booming voice and larger-than-life hugs will be missed by us both just as our beloved men are missed. Love, Rose Mary DeLouise & Ronni Rodrigue Walker
David Franklin
March 24, 2009
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to all of Junior’s family. What a shock, when someone who is so strong can be felled at such a relatively young age. My best wishes to all the Langley family at this very difficult time.
nancy vongrossmasnn
March 23, 2009
Willis, man,.......i know Billy Truax wil miss having you out there in the "Euncie weeds" always ready to talk LSU fooftball, share a beer, and brag about all your kids. You and Billy were both blessed with great kids amd good lives to offer them.....and you knew that. God is good and He will take care of those left here on earth, and they will spread your story.
I am so sorry i missed meeting you, Willis...Billy always loved and respected you as a roommate, athlete and friend.
With respect and love we say good bye and Godspeed, Willis .,.,Nancy vonGrossmann and Billy Truax
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