Richard E. Langford

12/16/1938 - 03/24/2011

LANGFORD, Richard E.

Passed away on March 24, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Rick was born December 16, 1938 to Adolph and Janie Langford in Dayton, Alabama and was one of 10 children. In 1956, at age 17, Rick joined the USAF where he developed a life long passion for travel. In 1958, he married Mary, his wife of 53 years with whom he had five children. The USAF brought him and his family to Spokane where he completed his military service, retiring after 20 years. He then used his gained knowledge, and worked for the US Navy Shipyards, Hewlett Packard, and Agilent Technologies before retiring again in 2001. Rick is survived by his dedicated, loving wife, Mary; his children, Cheryl Terry, Sharon Langford, Mario and Lorraine Gary, Richard and Denise Langford Jr. and Rhonda Langford; his grandchildren, Wesley and Vanesa, Austin, Colton, Kennan, Iman, Chaz, Mikaela; three great-grandchildren, Geno, Genae, and Debra and his siblings; Dolores, Louise, Mary and Carl as well as a very large extended family which includes many nephews, nieces and cousins. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter Allainna; son-in-law Antonio; and his siblings Isiah, Marie, Cannie, Dorothy, and John. Rick was the Far West Regional Anthropos President and a member of Epsilon Omicron Chapter in Spokane, WA. In addition, he was a connecting Link, Inc. for over 30 years. Rick was filled with quiet strength and a strong sense of humor, filling those around him with laughter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, a loyal and committed friend, and most of all a wonderful blessing to the family. The family extends an invitation to join a Memorial Service for Rick on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00am located at Bethel AME Church, 645 S Richard Allen Ct, Spokane, WA, 99202.
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