James L. "J.L." Langley, II

James L. “J.L.” Langley, II, 78, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. Born in Lake Charles on October 18, 1948, to A.J. Abshire and Gloria Novack, J.L. grew up in Sulphur, Louisiana.

He was a proud member of Boilermakers Local 79 from 1968 to 1985, and later worked for Turner Industries as a turnaround planner until his retirement in 2009. J.L. was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his son, Chad Langley and wife Tiffany of Moss Bluff; his daughter, Wendy Karn and husband Pat Mannion of California; five grandchildren, Brandon Douget, Austin Langley, Emily Langley, Allison Langley, and Coby Langley; one great-granddaughter, Vivian LeBlanc; his brother, Fritz Langley and wife Ann; and his sister, Linda Darbonne.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Langley; his mother, Gloria Novack; and his father, A.J. Abshire.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 9, 2026, in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles. Rev. Tony Bourque will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.