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Herbert R.D. Langston was born in Tulsa, OK on April 15, 1930, to Lester and Delphia Langston. He entered into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Herbert joined the United States Air Force in January of 1951 and was stationed at Offutt AF Base in Omaha, Nebraska, serving in the Air Police Squadron. He quickly met the love of his life, Betty Fitch, at a roller-skating rink. They married on October 2, 1951, but his time in military service was cut short due to the illness of his father. He was given an honorable discharge and they moved to Tulsa. Always a hard worker, Herb held several jobs; from working for two of his uncles in their produce business to helping Lester as a rock mason. Much of their work can still be seen in mid-town and South Tulsa. He would eventually become employed in the freight industry as a truck driver; over-the-road as well as local deliveries. As things changed in the industry, he sought employment elsewhere and landed at the City of Broken Arrow. He worked at Park Grove Cemetery for many years until he retired in or around 1992-93. Herb and Betty enjoyed restoring antique furniture and collecting unusual items to sell in their booth at the Tulsa Flea Market, River City Trading Post and other outlets. They made many friends during those years and enjoyed interacting with customers. While these interests kept them busy, their first priorities were family and serving in their local church. He was a devoted husband to Betty for almost 59 years before her passing on June 16, 2010, and a loving father to their three children; Brenda, Larry, and Tim. Herbert was preceded in death by a baby brother, parents Lester and Delphia, wife Betty, daughter-in-law Toni, brothers Kenneth and Paul, granddaughter Kristen, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Surviving Herbert are his children, Brenda Harriss (husband Bill), Larry Langston, Timothy Langston (wife Cheryl, grandson Bryan Langston (wife Brook), great-granddaughter Gayle Langston, sister-in-law Joyce Langston, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The last four years of his life were spent at the VA Care Center in Claremore, OK. During those days, he immersed himself in reading and studying the Bible. He was a faithful member of a men's group that meets weekly to discuss the Bible and encourage one another. The friendships developed were more like family to him. Many have expressed the impact he had on their lives and how much he will be missed.

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Herb Langston

April 15, 1930 - May 31, 2026