Langdon Goodyear, Jr.
| Langdon Wayne Goodyear, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
|
In office December 1955 – December 1956[1] | |
| Preceded by | George Emmett |
| Succeeded by | James H. Pruitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 13, 1924[2] Inverness, Florida[2] |
| Died |
October 4, 2006 (aged 82)[2] Polk County, Florida[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Katheryn "Kitty" [2] |
| Residence |
Dunnellon, Florida;[3] Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Alma mater |
Florida Southern College University of Florida (School of Pharmacy, 1960)[2] |
| Occupation | pharmacist[2] |
| Religion | Methodist[2] |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star Medal[2] French Liberation Medal[2] |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils"[2] |
| Battles/wars | World War II[2] |
Langdon Wayne Goodyear, Jr. (June 13, 1924 – October 4, 2006) was a one-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from December 1955 to December 1956.
He was the son of Langdon Goodyear, Sr. and his wife Sara.[3] He was graduated from Lakeland High School.[2] He attended Florida Southern College[2]
He served in World War II[2] with the 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils".[2] He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the French Liberation Medal.[2]
In 1960, he graduated from the University of Florida, School of Pharmacy.[2]
Worked at Coleman's Pharmacy in Eau Gallie,[2] and in 1956, he opened Goodyear Pharmacy[2] at the corner of Eau Gallie and Highland Avenues. He later worked as a manager at Grey's Drug Store,[2] Broward Drug,[2] and retired from SupeRx Drugs in 1989.[2]
He taught Sunday School and Bible study.[2] He wrote poetry and short stories[2]
Associations
- Member, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity[2]
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Kiwanis Club[2]
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Lions Club[2]
- Member, Eau Gallie Masons Lodge[2]
- Member, Harbor City Boat Club[2]
- Member, Eau Gallie Police Auxiliary [2]
- Member, Brevard County Sheriff Auxiliary and Posse[2]
- Member, Brevard County Pharmacy Association[2]
- Member, St. Paul's Methodist Church[2]
References
| Preceded by George Emmett |
Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida December 1955–December 1956 |
Succeeded by James H. Pruitt |