| 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 | (1924-06-13)June 13, 1924 Inverness, Florida |
| Died | October 4, 2006(2006-10-04) (aged 82) Polk County, Florida |
| Spouse | Katheryn Louise Roux |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Langdon W. Goodyear, Sr. wife Sara V. Priest |
| Residence(s) | Dunnellon, Florida Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Alma mater | Florida Southern College University of Florida |
| Occupation | Pharmacist |
| Awards |  Bronze Star Medal French Liberation Medal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | 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.
Early life
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.
Career
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.
Public office
From December 1955 to December 1956, Goodyear served as the 30th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida, today known as Melbourne, Florida.
Personal life
He was married to Katheryn "Kitty" Louise Roux (1923–2016) and lived in Dunnellon. Together they had:
- Langdon Webster Goodyear III (1946–1946)
- Stuart Scott Goodyear (1953–1955)
- Randy Goodyear
- Tod Goodyear
- Kathy Goodyear Slattery
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.
Associations
- Member, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Kiwanis Club
- Founding President, Eau Gallie Lions Club
- Member, Eau Gallie Masons Lodge
- Member, Harbor City Boat Club
- Member, Eau Gallie Police Auxiliary
- Member, Brevard County Sheriff Auxiliary and Posse
- Member, Brevard County Pharmacy Association
- Member, St. Paul's Methodist Church
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 byGeorge Emmett | Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida December 1955–December 1956 |
Succeeded byJames H. Pruitt |
- 1924 births
- 2006 deaths
- American Freemasons
- Methodists from Florida
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- 20th-century American pharmacists
- Florida city council members
- Florida Southern College alumni
- People from Inverness, Florida
- People from Polk County, Florida
- University of Florida alumni
- People from Eau Gallie, Florida
- People from Dunnellon, Florida
- Pharmacists from Florida
- 20th-century Florida politicians