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IN LOVING MEMORY OF George "Bobby" Langley
George "Bobby"
Langley
Dec 30, 1940 — Mar 23, 2019
George "Bobby" Langley's Obituary
Mr. George "Bobby" Langley 78 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:47 AM,
March 23
, 2019 at his home.
On
December 30
, 1940 George Robert Langley was born in Grayson County, Kentucky. he was a treasured son of Jess Anthony and Mattie Mae Fulkerson Langley. Growing up as the second youngest of the eight Langley children he shared his childhood with two sisters and five brothers.
In Vine Grove, Kentucky at the St. Bridgett's Church, on
November 7
, 1959, Bobby married the love of his life Miss Carolyn Lee Welch. They shared 59 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children: Cathy, Karen and Kenny. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.
As an entrepreneur, Bobby established the Langley Backhoe Service. He did custom dirt work for customers around north central Indiana. Sometimes he collaborated with his friend Larry "Bro" Hoagland. Many will remember him on his "hoe" helping the Rochester water and street departments. He could be seen aloft, attired in his signature white T-shirt and flat top haircut, waving and smiling at his friends as they drove by.
As the patriarch of the Langley family, Papaw Bobby was so very proud to oversee four generations. He shared his love and enthusiasm for heavy equipment with each of them, giving them special bucket rides on his backhoe, raising and lowering the bucket while rolling along. He looked forward to family gatherings for the holidays and special family celebrations where many memories were made.
Left to cherish Bobby's memory are his wife Carolyn, at home; 2 daughters: Cathy Derf and Karen Collins and husband Kenny, all of Rochester; a son, Kenny Langley and wife Patty of South Bend; 6 grandchildren: Kaleigh "Tinker Pot" Collins and companion Trevor Grosvenor, Kenzie "Lulu" Collins and companion Milan Baldwin, Masyn "Little Big Fella" Derf and companion Heather Shelpman, Eric Dennin, Kathleen Phegley and Anthony Phegley; 3 great-grandchildren: Maddyx Derf, Lucy Derf and Gent Grosvenor; a brother Don Langley; and his beloved canine companion Chloe.
Preceding Bobby in death are his parents Jess and Mattie Langley; 2 sisters: Mary Alice Lindstrom and Kathleen Guest; and the 4 Langley brothers: Bill, Jim, John, and Kenny.
Pastor Larry Pyeatt will officiate services.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for George "Bobby" Langley
Visitation
March
27
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Visitation
March
28
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
10:00 - 11:00 am
Celebration of Life
March
28
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 11:00 am
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