Willis Franklin Langley, 72 of Laurel, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Laurel, MS Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born Thursday, May 25, 1950, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 6:00PM until 7:30PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in 1204 B. Ave, Ellisville, MS. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 7:30PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Bro. Jimmy Holder will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

He was beloved hardworking husband and great grandfather. Always putting others before himself. Fishing and hunting were a few of his favorite things to do outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon "Niki" Hollowell; parents, Joe and Lunette Langley; brother, Joe Pat Langley; granddaughter, Shelby Clifford.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty Langley; daughter, Wendy Langley Dukes; son, Billy "Rocky" Langley (Daphne); grandchildren, Kayleigh Lambert (Riley) and Tyler Hollowell; great grandchild, Blakely Lambert; brothers, Mike Langley (Karen), and J.L Langley (Melba) and a host of nieces and nephews.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com