Howard F. Langley Jr.

1939 - 2020

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Howard Francis (Sonny) Langley, devoted husband and father of five children, passed away at age 81. Howard was preceded in death by his mother Eileen Langley: He is survived by his loving wife Susan B. Langley and five children: Barbara Swann, Christine Obaugh, Cate Langley, David Hogge (Shelly), and Jeff Ammons (Kristi). In addition Howard is survived by two sisters, Pat Langley and Diane Naedel, nine grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Howard was a 1958 graduate of Gonzaga High School in Washington D.C. and 1963 Naval Academy graduate. Howard was a proud Marine and served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from his service in Vietnam, he was stationed at Marine Headquarters in Washington D.C. as a Survival Assistant Officer making notifications to the next of kin family members of fallen Marines. Out of respect for his fellow fallen Marines, he marched from Fort Myer to the sacred hallowed ground at Arlington Naional Cemetery more than 300 times a year. After Howard left the military, he became an entrepreneur and businessman with adventures all over the country. His longest running business, Howard Motor Company is still thriving in Williamsburg, Virginia. Howard retired a happy man, loved golfing, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Point, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite American Veterans Association. Mr. Langley will be interred with full military honors due him in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date to be determined. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.