Jackie "Jack" Linwood Langford

Lord on December 27, 2017. He was born to Cecil Edward and Clara Belle

Langford in Newnan, GA on August 8, 1937.

Jack was raised in Columbus, GA where he graduated from Jordan High School in

1955. He worked many years for Georgia Highway Express in Montgomery, AL,

where he raised his family and eventually opened his own transportation

brokerage company, Cotton States Truck Brokerage. He was a long-time member

of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as a

deacon. He was also a member of the Montgomery Jaycees and Kiwanis Club.

Upon retirement, he returned to Columbus, GA, where his mother and twin sister

lived. Jack was an avid tennis player and golfer, as he played both weekly. He

loved traveling and visited many countries around the world, often with the

Friendship Force. He was always looking to help those in need and less fortunate

than he.

Jack is predeceased in death by his mother, father, and brothers Clark Langford

and Joseph Langford. He is survived by his wife Candy, sister June Langford,

brother Donald Langford and three children: daughters Beth Beno (Andy), Susan

Tate (Mike), and son Brent Langford. Jack leaves behind 7 grandchildren: Lauren

Russo (Patrick), Lacey Teal (Jay), Lindsey Beno, Andrew Beno, Shae Tate, Summer

Tate, and Christopher Tate. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, John

Patrick, Major, and Hardie Russo, as well as many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life on Wednesday, January 3, at 11:00 at Striffler

Hamby Funeral Home, Columbus, GA, with visitation and a reception following

the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Salvation Army, as

that was Jack’s request every year for Christmas. Of course, a church or charity of

your choice would be much appreciated as well. His family is very thankful they

were able to celebrate Christmas with him just before his passing.