John Fain Langford Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 leaving behind a life defined by service, hard work, and the things he loved most.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era, a commitment that reflected a sense of duty and patriotism.

John spent more than 20 years employed with Shaw Industries, where he worked as a forklift operator and was known for his reliability and dedication.  He was a devoted fan of the Tennessee Volunteers, loved cars, and had a special place in his heart for his grandcats.

He will be deeply missed.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Langford, and sister, Peggy White.

He is survived by his lifelong friend, Myra Langford; sons, Chrispin Langford (Kim) of Rossville, GA and Conner Langford (Lindsey) of St. Louis, MO; caregivers and nieces, Kim Patty and Sandy Davison (Jerry Hall), as well as two grandchildren, Chandler Langford and Cordele Langford.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery, where John will be laid to rest with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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