John W. L. Langston

John Willis Lee Langston, age 83, of Grove, OK Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 4, 1938 in Seminole, OK. His parents were Chester and Margaret Langston, after High School John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served at many duty stations in the Far East, the U.S. and Canada. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired as a Technical Sergeant in 1976 after serving 20 years in the Munitions Maintenance Fields which were responsible for aircraft weapons systems. He married Geraldine Marie Welch on July 17, 1971 at Plattsburgh, NY where they resided until his retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1976. After his retirement he moved his family to Oklahoma. John’s interests included music, he played several instruments and managed several country music bands and played in many venues throughout his career. He also had an adventurous streak and made several boat trips starting from the Arkansas-Verdigris river in Oklahoma and finishing these trips in Galveston, TX, New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL via the Mississippi River and the inter-coastal waterways. He also enjoyed camping and deep-sea fishing with his brother Jimmy, who operates a fishing charter business in Galveston, TX. He was known for his ability to fix almost anything and enjoyed helping others when they were in need. John was proud of his time in the Air Force and requested he be buried in his U.S. Air Force Dress uniform. He was a member of the American Legion in Grove, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Sybil Warden and Willa Morris and daughter, Louise Wilson. Left to cherish John’s memory: wife of 50 years, Gerry Langston; sons, Dennis Langston (Sandy) of Grove, Darrell Langston (Doris) of Grove, and daughter, Taylor Langston of Grove; brothers: Creal Langston of Interlachen, Florida, Carl Langston of Adair,OK, Gayle Langston of Wyandotte, OK, Jim of Galveston, TX and Jerry Langston of Potoau, OK; sister, Claire Hammerschmidt of Sunset Beach, MO; six grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11am to 12pm Saturday and funeral services will follow at 1pm Saturday, February 5, 2022, both at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service. Burial to follow at NEO Veterans Cemetery in Miami, OK. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.

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John W. L. Langston

July 4, 1938 - February 1, 2022