ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

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Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

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John Charles "Jack" Langford
September 28, 1927 - March 21, 2014

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John Charles "Jack" Langford, 86, a resident of Destrehan, passed away March 
21, 2014.

Jack was born on Sept. 28, 1927 in Algiers to the late Albert and Dorothy Labit 
Langford. His mother died shortly after his birth. He was raised by his 
maternal grandmother: Ann Meariman Labit and later by his father and 
stepmother: Lille Margaret Langford. He married Beverly Ruth Mahoney who 
preceded him in death in 2011 after 60 years of marriage. He was also preceded 
in death by his siblings: Dorothy Langford Brown and Albert Langford, Jr.

He is survived by "My Three Daughters": Susan Langford Klotz (Thomas), Karen 
Langford Trant (Wayne), and Beverly Anne Langford Gossett (Rex), his 
grandchildren: Christopher Klotz (Kimi), Bethany Klotz Sterritt (Robert), 
Allison Klotz, Charles Jones, Bailey Anne Gossett, and 3 great-grandchildren: 
Bryson Sterritt, Timothy Sterritt, and Maggie Rose Klotz. "My quiet joy is when 
you all are together talking and laughing."

After Jack graduated from L.H. Marrero High School, he eagerly enlisted in the 
Navy at the age of 17 in 1945 and served until September 1948. He served as a 
radar man, 2nd class on the USS RUPERTUS DD-851 in the Pacific. He is a proud 
plank owner of the RUPERTUS and an active member of the USS RUPERTUS 
Association.

Upon discharge from the Navy, Jack entered Louisiana State University and 
received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 1953. In 1964, he opened his own 
company: J C Langford Laboratories. The company would grow and become Langford 
and Meredith Laboratories in 1968. More growth would lead to another merge in 
1973: The Analysts. Based on Jack's recommendation, The Analysts opened an 
office in London. He and his family moved to London where they lived for 5 
years. He returned to Houston in 1977. His last move would be to Destrehan in 
1984. He retired from the Analysts/Schlumberger in 1985. Following his 
retirement, he opened a multi-service company: JCL Services and enjoyed a 
successful real estate career.

Jack was an active member of the New Orleans Geological Society beginning in 
1958. He was a member of numerous committees and held many offices including 
president. In addition, he was also was active in the Kiwanis Club, the Gulf 
Coast Association of Geological Society, and St. Charles United Methodist 
Church. He was pleased to call many of these members: Friends. Jack was most 
especially proud to be called: Husband, Dad, and Paw Paw.

Family and friends are invited to visitation on March 29, 2014 at St. Charles 
United Methodist Church 1905 Ormond Blvd. Destrehan, LA from 9-11am. A funeral 
service will follow at 11.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jack Langford Fund: St. 
Charles United Methodist Church, PO Box 693 Destrehan, LA 70047.

Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA.

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