George T. Langford

September 7, 2013

George T. Langford, 87, of Century, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, in Brewton.

Mr. Langford was native of Escambia County, Florida, and had been a resident of Century for more than 67 years. He was stationed in the South Pacific while serving in the United States Army during World War II. After returning to the states, he was self-employed until his retirement. He served on the Board of Directors of the EREC, formerly the REA, and was instrumental in expanding service to Escambia County, Florida. He was one of the founding members of Central Water Works where he served as president, as well as, in many capacities on the board.

Mr. Langford was born to George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Dawson) Langford on April 8, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Mildred (McNeely) and a step-son, Nick Brewton.

He is survived by his second wife, Helen (Gilmore) of McDavid; daughter, Joan (Thomas) Adams of Century; and step-son, Colon Brewton of McDavid; three grandchildren, David (Bobbie) Adams of Flomaton; Alicia (Marty) Chavers of Prattville, AL and Marialena (Carl, Jr.) Godwin of Century; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie Adams of Flomaton, Ethan Chavers and Evan Chavers both of Tuscaloosa, Sydney Chavers of Prattville and Blake (Kim) Wiggins of Century; and one great-great-grandchild, Madyson Wiggins; three step-grandchildren, Jessica Brewton (Chris Smith) of Milton, Joey (David) Morton of Anniston, AL and Asani (Dallas) Hewitt of New Orleans, LA; seven step-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Taylor and Lucas Brewton, Baileigh and Chloe Smith, and Colt and Elaina Morton.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Petty Funeral Home with Brother Mitch Herring officiating.

Interment will follow at Poplar Dell Baptist Church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Langford’s nephews and grand-nephews; Ricky Wiggins, Gary Wiggins, Jack Brown, Danny Leonard, Henry Leonard and Steve Leonard.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of arrangements.

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2 Responses to “George T. Langford”

  1. Trudie and J B Johnson, Jr. on September 8th, 2013 2:49 pm

    Our community has lost a very good man! I will never forget what he did for us when we were building a new house. He worked hard and then told us we didn’t owe him anything! He was an asset to this area and will surely be missed by all who knew him! Prayers for all his family.
    Trudie and JB

  2. Karen Mattox on September 8th, 2013 10:47 am

    Joan and Family,
    We were so sorry to hear of George’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the coming days and months.
    Irma Beasley
    and Karen Mattox

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