Langdon Goodyear, Jr.
| Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
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In office December 1955 – December 1956 |
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| 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 French Liberation Medal
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| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils" |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. (June 13, 1924 – October 4, 2006) was a one-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from December 1955 to December 1956.
Langdon Webster Goodyear Jr. was born on June 13, 1924 in Inverness, Florida to Langdon Goodyear, Sr. (1888–1967) and his wife Sara V. Priest (1901–1994). He graduated from Lakeland High School and attended Florida Southern College. In 1960, he graduated from the University of Florida, School of Pharmacy.
During World War II, he served with the 349th Infantry, 88th Division "Blue Devils". He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the French Liberation Medal.
After earning his Pharmacy degree after the War, he horked at Coleman's Pharmacy in Eau Gallie, and in 1956, he opened Goodyear Pharmacy at the corner of Eau Gallie and Highland Avenues. He later worked as a manager at Grey's Drug Store, Broward Drug, and retired from SupeRx Drugs in 1989.
From December 1955 to December 1956, Goodyear served as the 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida, today known as Melbourne, Florida.
He was married to Katheryn "Kitty" Louise Roux (1923–2016) and lived in Dunnellon. Together they had:
A practicing Methodist, Goodyear taught Sunday School and Bible study. He also wrote poetry and short stories
Goodyear died on October 4, 2006 in Polk County, Florida.
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