~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, DL Capt. Walter “Walt” John Lang
November 30, 1960
- October 20, 2025
Walt joined Delta Air Lines 05-09-1991 and was
based Atlanta.…..
Walt is survived by his wife Melisa Lee Lang, and by
his children and stepchildren and their families.
To view the obituary and family photo gallery
online, please visit the funeral home website at
https://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Walter-John-Lang?obId=45955974
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Walter John Lang, 64, of Peachtree City GA, passed
peacefully at home on October 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife Melisa Lee
Lang, his children Nathan (Cynthia), Ashley (Josiah Weeks), and Kaitlin (Eric
Rogstad) Lang, and their mother Kathy Lang, his step-children Marilyn, Vivian,
and Henry Hohl, his granddaughters Juniper, Olive, and Phoebe Weeks, and his
seven siblings Carol (Kit) Mathis, Tommy Lang (Melanie Jarvis), Michael (Laura)
Lang, Suzie (Bob) Moberly, Leeny (Steve) Turkowski, Matthew (Marie) Lang, and
Ginny (Albert) Hammill, as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Walt was born in Silverton, Oregon on November 30,
1960 to Mary Sheila and Colonel Vincent Lang. After moving between military
bases during his childhood, his family settled at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville,
North Carolina where Walt attended high school. Walt earned a degree in plant
biology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he was a member
of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Soon thereafter, Walt joined the U.S.
Navy and pursued a career in aviation attaining the rank of Lieutenant. During
his time in the Navy, he flew Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters and fixed-wing
aircraft, trained new pilots, and spent time stationed in Puerto Rico. Walt
joined Delta Air Lines in 1991 where he flew for 25 years, travelling the globe
and attaining the rank of captain.
Always the life of the party Walt is remembered by
his loved ones for his boisterous laugh, loudly singing 80s rock ballads, and
uncanny depth of knowledge about the Tolkien universe. He loved cars,
especially his 1960s-era Corvettes, and watching Formula One racing. He was
known for his animated storytelling and for making comedic declarations
including “I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.” Behind this playful
character, Walt was a man of deep generosity and a model of kindness to all.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM –
3:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
We welcome you to provide your condolences,
thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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