HOWARD JOHN LANGLEY – Obituary
Howard John Langley of Franklinville on Monday, December 25, 2023. Age 84. Father of Michelle P. Langley of Franklinville and Lisa M. Langley (Dave Riley) of Hopewell. Grandfather of Nathan David Howard Gould (Michaela) of Frederica, DE; Piper Breaunna Mulherin of Franklinville, and Brianna M. Patton of Hopewell. Brother of William Langley (late Helen) of Runnemede, and the late Frederick Langley (Connie, surviving) and the late Harry Langley (Lucy, surviving). Howard was predeceased by his mother, Mary Gurch (Kaiser) and father, John Langley. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Pittsgrove Township, Howard has been a resident of Franklinville for nearly 60 years. He attended Olivet Public School and later earned his GED. Howard proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy (two active and two reserves) earning the rank of Seaman. He retired in 2000 after 35 years as an AC Repairman with General Motors in their Wilmington, DE manufacturing facility. Beginning in 1985, Howard worked his weekends and days off as a commercial crabber and fisherman on the Delaware Bay (#226). After his retirement from GM, he continued crabbing and fishing, mostly full-time, until the summer of 2023.
Howard loved going to the casinos to play the slot machines and eat at the buffets. He enjoyed country dancing throughout his life especially at the Golden Nugget in Berlin and the Country Palace in Buena. He also enjoyed playing the lottery and people-watching. Howard maintained a summer home on the Delaware Bay near the East Point Lighthouse in Heislerville for many years. His daughters recalled that their father was sometimes ornery and always set in his ways.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Maple Street, Clayton, NJ 08312. Interment with military honors to follow at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Williamstown. Sign the guestbook at BarclayFuneralHome.net.