Background
Langdale, John Wesley was born on February 8, 1917 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Harley and Thalia (Lee) Langdale.
Langdale, John Wesley was born on February 8, 1917 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Harley and Thalia (Lee) Langdale.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University Georgia, 1939. Juris Doctor, University Georgia, 1940. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Virginia State University, 1996.
Member, Georgia House of Representatives, Atlanta, 1949-1952; member, Georgia State Senate, Atlanta, 1957-1958; president, The Langdale Company, Valdosta, 1976-1982; vice chairman, The Langdale Company, Valdosta, since 1983; vice chairman, Langdale Industries Inc., since 1986. Chairman, Board Of Directors Valdosta Federal Savings and Loan Association, since 1957.
Chairman University Georgia Board Regents, 1967-1969. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946, PTO. Member Georgia Bar Association Lodges: Rotary (president local chapter 1948-1949, district governor 1967-1968).
Married Margaret Irene Jones, December 19, 1946. Children: Lee Mikuta, John Widr., Margaret Perryman.