Langdon Goodyear Jr.
Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. (June 13, 1924 – October 4, 2006)[1] was a one-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from December 1955 to December 1956.
Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
| In office December 1955 – December 1956 | |
| Preceded by | George Emmett |
| Succeeded by | James H. Pruitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1924 Inverness, Florida |
| Died | October 4, 2006 (aged 82) Polk County, Florida |
| Spouse(s) | Katheryn Louise Roux |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents | Langdon W. Goodyear, Sr. wife Sara V. Priest |
| Residence | Dunnellon, Florida Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Alma mater | Florida Southern College University of Florida |
| Occupation | Pharmacist |
| Awards |  Bronze Star Medal[1] French Liberation Medal[1] |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils" |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life
Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. was born on June 13, 1924 in Inverness, Florida[1] to Langdon Goodyear, Sr. (1888–1967) and his wife Sara V. Priest (1901–1994).[2] He graduated from Lakeland High School and attended Florida Southern College. In 1960, he graduated from the University of Florida, School of Pharmacy.[1]
Career
During World War II, he served with the 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils".[1] He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the French Liberation Medal.[1]
After earning his Pharmacy degree after the War, he horked at Coleman's Pharmacy in Eau Gallie,[1] and in 1956, he opened Goodyear Pharmacy[1] at the corner of Eau Gallie and Highland Avenues. He later worked as a manager at Grey's Drug Store,[1] Broward Drug,[1] and retired from SupeRx Drugs in 1989.[1]
Public office
From December 1955 to December 1956, Goodyear served as the 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida, today known as Melbourne, Florida.[3]
Personal life
He was married to Katheryn "Kitty" Louise Roux (1923–2016)[4] and lived in Dunnellon.[2] Together they had:[4]
- Langdon Webster Goodyear III (1946–1946)
- Stuart Scott Goodyear (1953–1955)
- Randy Goodyear[4]
- Tod Goodyear[4]
- Kathy Goodyear Slattery[4]
A practicing Methodist,[1] Goodyear taught Sunday School and Bible study.[1] He also wrote poetry and short stories[1]
Goodyear died on October 4, 2006 in Polk County, Florida.[1]
Associations
- Member, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity[1]
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Kiwanis Club[1]
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Lions Club[1]
- Member, Eau Gallie Masons Lodge[1]
- Member, Harbor City Boat Club[1]
- Member, Eau Gallie Police Auxiliary [1]
- Member, Brevard County Sheriff Auxiliary and Posse[1]
- Member, Brevard County Pharmacy Association[1]
- Member, St. Paul's Methodist Church[1]
References
- Polk County Democrat
- Family Search
- Mayors - Chronological Order of Terms of Service - (old) City of Eau Fallie, Melbourne City Clerk's Office
- "Katheryn Goodyear's Obituary". legacy.com. Florida Today. May 1, 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Emmett |
Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida December 1955–December 1956 |
Succeeded by James H. Pruitt |