Larry Bruce Langford, 74, of Evans, WV, passed away January 11, 2024, at The Pavilion at Piketon, following an extended illness.

He was born October 6, 1949, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Walter Bruce and Juanita (Rhodes) Langford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Bruce Langford.

Larry was a 1967 graduate of Ripley High School and a member of the Ripley Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Ripley Lodge #16, AF & AM. He retired from the United Mine Workers as a Heavy Equipment Operator with 20 years of service. Larry drove truck for several years and had the handle name "Heavy Duty". He enjoyed model airplanes, fishing, trains, photography, hunting, and attending dragstrip races.

Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 54 years, Janet (Broscious) Langford; daughters, Monica Jones and husband, Richard of Ripley, Marsha Paugh and husband, Danny of Evans, Melissa Lucas and husband, Michael of Huntington; grandchildren, Natasha, Jarrett, Faith, and Blake.

Service will be 7 p.m., Monday January 15, 2024, at Ripley Church of Christ, 112 Jackson Ave. Ripley, WV, with Minister Keenan Goosman officiating. Friends may visit from 5 p.m. until time of service on Monday, at the church. Private entombment will be at Jackson County Memory Gardens with a Masonic Service by the Ripley Lodge #16.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Ripley Church of Christ.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.