Al T. Langford

Al Truman Langford, age 94, of Lampasas, Texas passed away Tuesday June 25, 2013. Al was born June 12, 1919 in Center City, Texas to Andrew Green (Joe) Langford and Charlotte Bell Carter. He married Dena Reed on June 13, 1942 in Starke, Florida. Al was a proud member of the “Fighting 36th” Texas National Guard and served his country in the European theater from 1943 until the end of World War II. He participated in the battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes Forest. After the war he and Dena returned to Goldthwaite where he entered onto the Purina Feed business. He also farmed and raised sheep, goats, and chickens. After running Lampasas Hardware for eight years, Al and Dena sold the business and he embarked on his second career; for twelve years he was the manager of Hancock Park Golf Course. After retiring from his job as manager, he continued to work at the Hancock Park pro shop part-time until 2010. Al loved to hunt and play golf. He was a very generous and kind man who loved and was loved by his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife, Dena Langford of Lampasas Daughter: Susan Knee and her husband, Gary of Lampasas Grandson: Brandon Knee of Keller, TX Brother: Joe S. Langford and wife, Glenna of Goldthwaite Brother-in-law: Charles Reed and his wife Helen of Denton, TX And numerous nieces and nephews Al was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; Hartel Blackwell and Naomi Wittenburg. A memorial service for Mr. Langford will be held on Saturday June 29, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Al’s body is to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made in Al’s name to the Hancock Park Men’s Golf Association 312 East Third Street Lampasas, TX 76550