Langford was born March 25, 1967 in Augusta, GA to Laura Doster Holbrook and William Heard Holbrook, Jr. Langford grew up in Athens, GA and graduated from Clarke Central High School in 1985. He went on to Wofford College where he majored in Political Science. After college, he pursued a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning at Clemson University. Langford held a variety of county and regional planning and director positions in Lee County, Georgia, culminating in his serving as the county administrator for many years. During that time, Langford was named one of the “Top 40 under 40” by Georgia Trend Magazine, as he had already demonstrated success and engagement in his career at a young age.
Following his time in South Georgia, Langford returned to his native Athens to pursue a career with the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, followed by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, where he supported communities through organization, facilitation, and management of planning initiatives around the state of Georgia. Langford was the P.I. and Project Manager of the Jekyll Island Master Plan and was directly involved in making sure Jekyll was cared for and developed thoughtfully.
His mother Laura Doster-Holbrook Chase; his father William Heard Holbrook, Jr; and his stepfather Silas Read, Jr. preceded Langford in death.
He is survived by his two siblings, Jonathan Andrew Holbrook (Suzanna Moore) and Abigail Holbrook; his stepmother, Donna Holbrook, his step-siblings, Becky Read (Pat Herold); Jennifer Werfel (Ken Stroup); Melissa Read; Reamanda Henson; Daña Mobley (Stan); his former wife and dear friend Shannon Staats; all of his beloved nieces and nephews; and his precious pups Opie and Lola.
Langford loved music, his friends and family, all of his fur babies, discussing politics, and Georgia Football! He had a larger than life personality, a brilliant smile, and an amazing head of hair. We will love him always.
A memorial celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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