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William J. Langdon
Born: 5/26/1923
Died: 11/10/2015
Age: 92
Community: Linden, MI
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LANGDON, William J. - Age 92, of Linden, passed away, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Genesys Hospice Care after a valiant struggle with myasthenia gravis and its many complications. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, November 13, 2015 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton Pastor Jeff Jaggers will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clio. Visitation will be held 1-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton and from 10 AM until the time of service Friday at church. Those desiring may make contributions to Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Bill was born May 26, 1923 in Echo City, MI, the son of William and Nellie Langdon. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wilfred; sisters, Joan and Margie and his wife of 52 years, Arlene. He grew up in Flint, attended Flint Central, then joined the U.S. Army. While serving during WWII he earned three purple hearts and 3 bronze stars for his participation in the Normandy Invasion on Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He was also a POW, liberated by Russian tank batallion. Upon his return, he served an apprenticeship at Sampson's Tool & Die where he earned his skilled trades designation. He became their first UAW President. He hired in at Ternstedt where he became a supervisor in the tool room and retired with over 30 years of service. Surviving to cherish his memory are: wife of 20 years, Joyce Langdon; children, Gary (Mary) Langdon, David (Ava) Langdon, Ann (Bob) Erhardt, Alan (Janis) Langdon, Susan (Mike) Najar. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jennifer (Roy) Hall, Kenneth (Jamie) Langdon, Brian (Amy) Langdon, Brent (Nicole) Langdon, Laura (Mike) Lewis, Bob (Gloria) Erhardt, Sarah (Sean) Mahannah, Courtney (Tommy) Williams, Drew (Courtney) Langdon, Michael, Brendan and Austin Najar. He was great-grandpa to 27 from the Langdon Family Tree; step-children, James R. (Sandy) Brown, DeNeil (Ron) Bronson, Mark A. Brown, Paul T. Brown; eight step-grandchildren; 11 step great-grandchildren. Bill was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Fenton United Methodist Church, Clio Masonic Temple, Clio and Fenton Lions Clubs, Vienna Lodge #205 F& A.M. Bill also volunteered for two winters in Reynosa, Mexico. Having been an outstanding athlete, he was always willing to nurture sports in his children and grandchildren. Bill will be remembered as the quiet gentleman who put family first and supported all of his children's endeavors. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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