William Langford Obituary

April 12, 1928 - Dec. 6, 2012
William Joseph Langford
William Joseph Langford, 84, of Huntsville, passed away Thursday. Mr. Langford retired from the Army after 20 years of service. He was a well known member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Langford was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Langford; grandsons, Timothy Michael Earls and Jason Lee Earls; three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include wife, Clara Langford; son, Bill Joe Langford of Huntsville; daughters, Melanie Cantrell (Glenn) of Arab, Ellen Bradley of Arab, Joanne Earls (Alex) of Hazel Green, Vickie Davis (Mark) of Grant and Tina Hannah (Troy) of Nashville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Lora Langford Adams of Andalusia and Mildred Langford Parrish of Opp; stepchildren, Charles Grayson (Winnie) of Gurley, Randy Grayson of Huntsville, Shirley Kimbrough (Darris) of New Hope and Rebecca Grayson of Huntsville; five step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 at Huntsville Memory Gardens with Chaplain Bill Daniel officiating. (www.laughlinservice.com)
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 303 Williams Ave, SW, Suite 116, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Published by AL.com (Huntsville) from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2012.
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I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great guy. Always a lot of laughs when he and Fred Medlen would get together. They both will be missed.

Belinda McCormick

December 12, 2012

We are very saddened by the passing of Bill and extend our condolences to the all of the family. Melanie, Tina and Clara, may you find peace throughout this difficult time.

Linda & Bennie Acreman

December 8, 2012

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