Ralph Edward Langley
August 3, 1949 ~ May 23, 2017
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Sandy Cross - Ralph Edward Langley, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on August 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Russell Lee Langley, Sr. and Thelma Estelle Lindsey Langley. He was also predeceased by his sister, Thelma "Naomi" Langley; and brothers, Russell Lee Langley, Jr. and Donald Ray Langley.
Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Brent Langley and his wife, Anita of Elm City and Brooks Langley of Wilson. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Grace Anne Langley, Benjamin Langley and Braedon Langley; sister, Dolly L. Joyner of Rocky Mount and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Ralph's Life will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, 3725 Sandy Cross Road, Nashville, NC with Rev. Jimmy Reavis and Pastor Bob Rose officiating. A Private Committal Service will take place at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sandy Cross United Methodist Church and other times at his son's home, Brent Langley, 3290 Volunteer Road, Elm City, NC 27822.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ralph's name to Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, 3725 Sandy Cross Road, Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Sandy Cross United Methodist Church
3725 Sandy Cross Road
Nashville, NC 27856
Saturday 5/27, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Sandy Cross United Methodist Church
3725 Sandy Cross Road
Nashville, NC 27856
Sunday 5/28, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Ralph was always willing to help as soon as we called him, he was a pillar of this community and will be greatly missed. May God bless the family.
I remember that Ralph was the first to bring drinks, etc. when we lost family members or others in the Coopers community when he was living here and had the store. His kindness, care ,and concern were greatly appreciated. Rest in peace and pain free, Ralph. You are going to be missed.
so sorry to hear about ralph . our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. judy Sherrod and david griffin
Ralph has always been a dear friend. We shared a lot of good times.
So sorry for your loss. (Carolyn Langley’s niece)
Ralph certainly will be missed by everyone in the Sandy Cross Community. I will never forget in 1999 when the flood got me, Ralph send me boxes of food. If you ever needed anything you could call Ralph and he was there.
Ralph you were always there whenever anyone needed a hand! You will always be remembered and missed in this community ! God Bless and keep you !
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We have known Ralph for many years and only have praises to share about him. Our love to the family.
He was always a caring man, he will be dearly missed.
All the Boones are certainly going to miss you Ralph and we all appreciate everything you did for our community.
He always treated us with kindness and respect. Rest in Peace dear man!
HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.
The community will never be the same without Ralph. We feel like we have lost a member of our family as we loved him dearly. Only God knows how many people he helped during his life here on earth….we miss you so much! Charles, Phyllis, Sara and Brad Mitchell
Ralph. What a man. A friend to all. When Terrapin was sooo sick and lonely he could always s find a friend in Ralphie. Ralph was a listener. And really cared. My hat is off to Ralph Langley.Sam
I have know Ralph all of my life. One of the earliest memories that I have is that when I was probably 6-7 years old, we lived just down the road from Ralph and we didn’t have much of anything. Ralph came to our house dressed up as Santa Claus and brought us some gifts. When I got older, I went to work at Ralphs store and had the best time of my life. He was a great person to work for, he would do anything he could to help someone. Even if it was someone he didn’t know. I have seen him pick up people off of I95 who were traveling and broke down and go out of his way to take them to a hotel and make sure they were taken care of. And I will tell you this, if people would have paid him what he was owed, he would have been a millionaire. But, that didn’t stop him from helping someone when they asked to charge just a little more on their account that they couldn’t pay for. Ralph was one of a kind and taught me a lot about life. Rest in Peace, Ralph.
I worked for Ralph back in the 90’s, every time I came back to Nashville I would stop in and say hello. Ralph was my friend, he would always have a funny story and go out of his way to help you. My heart is deeply saddened from his passing. There will never be another Ralph Langley and I will never forget his kind nature and friendship. My deepest condolences to Brooks and Brent. I loved Ralph….he will be truly missed!!
I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to meet and become friends with Ralph. He was a kind, generous and thoughtful man. I loved sitting in his office and talking with him about our families and life’s up and downs. He was a good man and I look forward to walking and talking together when I see him in heaven. Love and prayers to the family that he truly cherished. God bless you and keep you through the coming days, Judy Haggis and family 3 &
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Ralph was always nice and helpful when we needed information about our car or truck. Dennis had just talked to him on Monday. Very good person. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Vickie and Dennis Bone
I was so shocked, as I’m sure were most others, to hear of Ralph’s untimely death. It hurts my heart and my very soul to know that he is no longer on this earth. The last time I talked with Ralph was at Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, a couple of weeks ago I suppose, and he was telling me about the problems with his back and possible upcoming surgery. I have not talked with him since then. The very last time I saw him was that Sunday, when he was carrying the collection plate at church. I had noticed that Ralph did not seem to be himself lately……..he was more quiet and reserved than usual. But I thought it was his back giving him pain, and yet, there he was, at church. Brooks, I cannot imagine how you felt when you found your dad that morning, 52317. Oh dear Lord. What a horrible thing for you. I pray that you can come to terms with that, in time, for that was God’s plan. Brent, you and your family have also lost that stabilizing force, and for all of you to just suddenly not have your dad (or father-in-law, or grandfather) in your lives is such a difficult thing. Brent, even if you did not see him every day (and I don’t know if you did or not), you knew where to find him! My Aunt Lessie (Mama’s sister) told me once when I came home from Appalachian for a weekend, that even though I had moved, and was not across the field in the house where I grew up, where she looked out of her window all the time, at least she knew I would be coming back. Your family does not have that security. Everyone will also tell you, I’m sorry for your loss. Most people do not know what to say, but this is a true statement, no matter how many people tell you this. But I will say, I am sorry for OUR loss, because Ralph touched so many lives. I pray that you, Brooks and Brent, know in your hearts that God took him when He did so that he would not have to suffer any more. That was my prayer for my own parents (that they would not have to suffer when it was time for Heaven, but that did not happen for them). Your dad is not suffering any more with ANY kind of pain. You know this. You have heard it many times already, and you will hear it many more times. But it is true. His Mansion was ready. He is there. He is in an enviable place! A place that I am ready for, whenever my time comes, and I hope that you are too. Your dad is surrounded by love from Christ Jesus, with no pain of any kind, no worries, and no more work! He was such a hard worker! Everyone knows that! Brooks, I know that it will be particularly difficult for you because you worked with him every single day. I think it is different when you live with a parent, or you work with one of them, every day — and then all of a sudden, he’s not there. And he won’t be there. BUT- know that he would NOT come back to this earth for anything! He finished his journey here, and now, he is enjoying his rewards. Ralph was always there for me. If I locked my keys in my car, he was there before I could hang up the phone. If I needed a tow truck, he had one there in record time. Anything I needed, or had questions about a vehicle, he was there. He would stop what he was doing to put air in my tires, or just come up and ask, Shug, what can I do for you I would sit in his office while something was being done to a vehicle, and we would carry on as they say, about the latest events that might be happening, locally or nationally, it didn’t matter. He would joke with me; he always made me laugh, and he was always complimentary of me. In those many times when I had no money, he would just say, Pay me when you can or more often, Don’t worry about it, or if I didn’t have quite enough, that was ok too. He has been a friend in my life since I can remember, and I cannot imagine life without Ralph Langley. I pray for God to give you support, love, peace, understanding and guidance in the weeks and months to come. I love you all. Lisa Johnson
Peace.
Ralph, a good man and a good friend. We will miss you. Thanks for everything you have done over the years. Lots of vehicle service and a good friend and customer to my family. Rest in Piece Buddy.
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Such a dear, sweet, special man who really took care of others, including me! He surely loved his family! Mr. Langley, i will miss you greatly!
So very very true! He really took care of me too!
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Ralph was a good person always helpful when it came to cars and trucks. He done work on my truck recently…..only man I’d take it to and trust. You will be missed Ralph Langley
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I knew you before I met and married your son. Always pumped gas for my car and teasing me. When Brent and I started dating I remember things you shared with me and told me not to forget. I will always remember going to church and you having my favorite candy in your pocket. Then after we’d always all go out to eat. As time went on we didn’t see you every day or always talk everyday but we knew we could if we needed anything. Brent and Brooks will be fine. So just keep on enjoying your new daily walk in Heaven. Oh hug mama and kiss her on her cheek for me. You two are the lucky ones to be healthy and whole again. Anita
My condolences to Ralph’s boys and the rest of the family. I worked for Ralph off and on for about 6 years at Ralph’s Country Store. It was good times back then. Ralph was really good to his employees. He’ll be missed.