James "Felton" Langley

James Felton Langley , age 77 of LaFayette, Alabama passed away on April 28, 2025 at his home. 

            Felton was born on July 28, 1947, in Ridge Grove, Alabama to Vann Henry Langley and Sara Rebecca Harmon Langley.  He was a member of County Line Baptist Church and a 1965 graduate of LaFayette High School.

            He retired from the Auburn Fire department in 1989 as the Assistant Fire Chief after 25 years of service.   He worked various part-time jobs after retirement. 

            He was an avid fisherman since he was a young boy.  He fished The Red Man Tournament Trail, BFL Tournament Trail, OGS Tournaments, Senior 40 and Over, Bass Tournament Trail and many other smaller tournaments.

            He enjoyed growing rooster spur pepper from seed and planting them to make pepper sauce to share with his many friends and family, He also grew many vegetables in his gardens to share with friends and family.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother MV Langley.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years Phyllis Cumbee Langley, sister Ruth Goodman of Alpharetta GA, sisters-in law Sandra Langley, Columbus GA and Charline Hand, LaFayette, AL; nephews Stacey Welch, David Langley, Kevin Hand and Kenneth Hand; nieces Farrah Willoughby and Deborah Slocumb; and numerous great nieces and nephews and many extended family members. 

            The service will be held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika on Thursday, May 1 at 11 a.m. CST with Rev. Jimmy Allen officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10-11 prior to the service. Burial will be held at LaFayette City Cemetery.                                                                                                   

            Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to your favorite charity.