Walker Bailey Langford

Walker Bailey Langford, 90, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Violet May Langford. Born in Bedford County, August 6, 1928 he was the son of the late Walter Wood Langford and Hallie Wilson Langford. Two brothers, Ellis Langford and Bruce Langford and five sisters, Hilda Wilson, Stella Layne, Katherine Wooldridge, Phyllis Woodford and Ellen Gilbert also preceded him in death. He was a retired truck driver. During his off time he was an avid golfer and was very handy around the house. He was a loving husband and father. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard Ellis Langford and Stephen Bailey Langford both of Lynchburg and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Boyce officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Cancer Society.