Celebrating the life of
James A. Langston
Passed away on September 13, 2007
James Allen Langston, 60, passed away quietly in his sleep Thursday, September 13, 2007. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, son of Frances Elsberry Langston and the late James Arthur Langston. He lived all over the United States and Puerto Rico while his father was in the United States Air Force. He met and married Regina Chapman in 1970 in Savannah, Georgia and they had three children. He was a retiree of Gulfstream Aerospace and currently worked for DS2 at Hunter Army Airfield. He was a member of many organizations including, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Eucharistic Minister of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Major in the Georgia State Defense Force, Friendly Sons of Ireland, Catholic War Veterans, American Legion and more. He enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, traveling, reading and playing with his two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father, wife, Regina and son, James Mark.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and John Kullman of Savannah; son, Keith Langston and his girlfriend, Cara of Atlanta; mother, Fran Langston of Savannah; granddaughters, Jenna Kullman age 5 and Kelly Kullman age 1 both of Savannah; mother-in-law, Helen Chapman of Savannah; special friend, Carole Anthony of Savannah; sisters, Nancy Bob Blessum of Greer, SC; Susan Dave Geoffrion of Atlanta, GA; Connie Langston of Atlanta, GA; brother, Steve Patricia Langston of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with The Reverend Douglas Clark, Celebrant.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222 E. Harris St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks
Funeral Directors
Islands Chapel
Tonight when you look up, don't think of them as stars. Think of them as porch lights, welcoming Al safely home. Sending you thoughts of peace during your time of Sorrow.
- Gail Columbo, Guyton, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Thanks for the morning specialty coffee. You will be missed.
- L.A. Fonmanu, ,
Hello all, I am an old friend of Al's he and I worked together at GAC for a long time, he was a very big part of my life in QC, he was someone I always went to for help and advice, he was some one I trusted and admired, he was a great man and a great friend. My heart is hurting very much because of this, I am sorry I was unable to attend his funeral. My deepest condolences to the family of this great man.... James Arthur Beasley.
- James Beasley, Seal Beach, CA
So sorry for your loss. I've only known Allen for a few years but it was evident that he touched and was dear to many lives. My prayers are with you all.
- Barbara Jean Taboada, Savannah, GA
We worked at DS2 with Al, he was a pleasure to be around, full of knowledge and stories. He will be missed.
- Dave & Shelly Lindstrom, Richmond Hill, GA
My Hart goes out to the family and his special friend in Savannah. Al was a good friend and follow worker
- Stephen G. Adkins, Aiken, SC
A good friend and co-worker. You will be missed by many here at DS2.
- Terry Ledford, Bloomingdale, GA
The world has lost a Fine Gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Al's family he loved very much. We will always have him deep in our hearts as he was the kind of man you would want to remember. We shall miss him very much
- Pat & Tootsie White, Savannah, GA
SIR GOD HAS TAKEN YOU TOO LEAD OTHER TROOPS, MY RESPECTS FOR YOUR FAMILY ARE DEEP AHD HEART FELT, THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LEADERSHIP AND HELP TO ME, PVT. DONALD W. LYONS
- PVT. DONALD W. LYONS, ORLANDO, FL
My condolences go out to Al's family. Al was a great man and it was my pleasure to know him. I know that he is now in Heaven.
- Ashley M. Norris, Savannah, GA
Dear Pam and Family, We love you. We are praying for you. You are precious to us at Magnolia Manor on the Coast. Residents and Staff of Magnolia Manor
- Magnolia Manor on the Coast, , GA
I remember sharing oysters with him at a Knights oyster roast. He was a solid part of council 631, and he will be missed.
- ashley hutcheson, savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
- Fred and Helen Blum, Savannah, GA
With sympathy on your loss.
- Katherine Russell, Savannah, GA
I have lost a dear friend and a true solider. It was indeed a pleasure to have him serve staff while I had Command of the Third Brigade. I will greatly miss him.
- COLONEL BOBBY F. HERNDON, Savannah, GA
My sympathy and prayers for Allan's family.
- Linda Chapman Norris, Pottstown, PA
Our sympathy to Al's family and friends, we know he will be surely missed. We were glad to visit and break bread with him while we were on Spring break last April. From an old friend who worked with him at Prestolite Battery Company in East Point some 30 years ago.
- Ron & Bonnie Marcovecchio, Carrollton, GA
Tonight when you look up, don't think of them as stars. Think of them as porch lights, welcoming Al safely home. Sending you thoughts of peace during your time of Sorrow.
- Gail Columbo, Guyton, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Thanks for the morning specialty coffee. You will be missed.
- L.A. Fonmanu, ,
Hello all, I am an old friend of Al's he and I worked together at GAC for a long time, he was a very big part of my life in QC, he was someone I always went to for help and advice, he was some one I trusted and admired, he was a great man and a great friend. My heart is hurting very much because of this, I am sorry I was unable to attend his funeral. My deepest condolences to the family of this great man.... James Arthur Beasley.
- James Beasley, Seal Beach, CA
So sorry for your loss. I've only known Allen for a few years but it was evident that he touched and was dear to many lives. My prayers are with you all.
- Barbara Jean Taboada, Savannah, GA
We worked at DS2 with Al, he was a pleasure to be around, full of knowledge and stories. He will be missed.
- Dave & Shelly Lindstrom, Richmond Hill, GA
My Hart goes out to the family and his special friend in Savannah. Al was a good friend and follow worker
- Stephen G. Adkins, Aiken, SC
A good friend and co-worker. You will be missed by many here at DS2.
- Terry Ledford, Bloomingdale, GA
The world has lost a Fine Gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Al's family he loved very much. We will always have him deep in our hearts as he was the kind of man you would want to remember. We shall miss him very much
- Pat & Tootsie White, Savannah, GA
SIR GOD HAS TAKEN YOU TOO LEAD OTHER TROOPS, MY RESPECTS FOR YOUR FAMILY ARE DEEP AHD HEART FELT, THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LEADERSHIP AND HELP TO ME, PVT. DONALD W. LYONS
- PVT. DONALD W. LYONS, ORLANDO, FL
My condolences go out to Al's family. Al was a great man and it was my pleasure to know him. I know that he is now in Heaven.
- Ashley M. Norris, Savannah, GA
Dear Pam and Family, We love you. We are praying for you. You are precious to us at Magnolia Manor on the Coast. Residents and Staff of Magnolia Manor
- Magnolia Manor on the Coast, , GA
I remember sharing oysters with him at a Knights oyster roast. He was a solid part of council 631, and he will be missed.
- ashley hutcheson, savannah, GA
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
- Fred and Helen Blum, Savannah, GA
With sympathy on your loss.
- Katherine Russell, Savannah, GA
I have lost a dear friend and a true solider. It was indeed a pleasure to have him serve staff while I had Command of the Third Brigade. I will greatly miss him.
- COLONEL BOBBY F. HERNDON, Savannah, GA
My sympathy and prayers for Allan's family.
- Linda Chapman Norris, Pottstown, PA
Our sympathy to Al's family and friends, we know he will be surely missed. We were glad to visit and break bread with him while we were on Spring break last April. From an old friend who worked with him at Prestolite Battery Company in East Point some 30 years ago.
- Ron & Bonnie Marcovecchio, Carrollton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
