William Thomas Langham born October 1, 1927 to James Biddle Langham and Elizabeth Marie Dean, died January 12, 2007 in Beaumont, Texas.
A native of Beaumont, Tommy was a graduate of South Park High School and attended Lamar Tech. For many years he was part owner and manager of the Crown Motel on College Street. In 1950, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in Korea aboard the USS Blue. He also served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received there aboard a swift boat.
Mr. Langham was preceded in death by his twin brother, James Biddle Langham, Jr. Survivors include his sisters, Jane Langham and Ann Langham Daniels Rasco both Houston; nieces, Joy Danise Harriott, Elizabeth Jane Lightcap, Ruth Langham Williams; nephews, Ricky Daniels, Jeffery Rasco, Reid Langham, Clifford Hughes; great nephews, Michael Langham Williams, Reid Langham Williams; and sister-in-laws, Dorothy Stewart and Zella Langham.
A graveside service will be 4:00 P.M. Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Clary, Shawn Clary, Ted Moody, John Moody, Bruce Wentworth and Lem Powell. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont, 1255 Main, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
