James Harold “Jim” Langford, 74, of Grand Island, originally of North Platte, died peacefully on July 4, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Nebraska Medicine Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. Jim was born in North Platte to Ray and Jeanne Langford on Jan. 17, 1948. Jim graduated in the North Platte High School Class of 1966. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After college, he served as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until his employment at Union Pacific Railroad in 1976. Jim was a conductor at U.P. until his retirement in 2008. Jim married Peggy Barraclough of North Platte on Dec. 29, 1968. To this union, three children were born: Jason, Travis and Jacque. Peggy passed away after 44 years of marriage. To fill the void, Jim adopted a Chiweenie named Lucy. Lucy and Jim were inseparable. In 2019, Jim met Mary Hanson whom he married in June 2020. With this union, he gained another special furry friend named Abby. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Grand Island to be closer to family. They spent their days in their backyard watching birds and squirrels with their puppies, Lucy and Abby, enjoying wonderful conversations during their daily wine hour. Jim was most at home in the mountains with a fly rod in his hand chasing trout. He was a master fly-tier. Jim also enjoyed bird hunting over a good dog. His sons have many fond memories of hunting the refuge at Medicine Creek Reservoir and fly fishing at the Snake River. He spent countless hours in the outdoors hunting and fishing with his closest friends and family, leaving them with a lifetime of memories. He loved to cook for his family and took pride in his garden. He was an avid reader and very intelligent, encouraging his children to pursue their education. After retirement, he enjoyed Thursday morning coffee with his friends and playing pool in his garage. He was the second kindest soul to walk this earth. He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy; his parents, Jeanne and Ray Langford; his sister, Linda Harrach; and nephew, Randy Harrach. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary of Grand Island; his children, Jason (Dawn) Langford of Grand Island, Travis (Susan) Langford of Lincoln and Jacque (Brandon Flammang) Langford of Omaha; grandchildren, Joley, Maci, Jack, Cody, Ryder, Addison, Landon, Lane and Hudson; brothers-in-law, Steve Barraclough, Jack Barraclough and Warren Harrach; many nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends. Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment or Casting for Recovery, which is a fly-fishing retreat for women affected by breast cancer. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Vidya Sagar Arikotla as celebrant. Interment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m., with the family receiving friends 4:30-6 p.m., Sunday, July 10, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life follows the visitation at 6 p.m. Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
Published by North Platte Telegraph from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2022.
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