Aug. 1, 1929 - March 26, 2015 Thomas Patrick Langan, IV died on March 26, at the age of 85.
A native and resident of Mobile, Alabama, he attended McGill Institute, where he joined the tennis team and discovered a lifelong love of tennis. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Lambert. He joined the Army National Guard, serving in the 31st division during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he enrolled at Springhill College, received his accounting degree there in 1956, and began working at Waterman Steamship Corporation. He retired in 1996 from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 666, where he served as Deputy Grand Knight; and was flag bearer for many years as a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. A devout Catholic, Tom grew up in St. Mary's parish and was an active member there for decades, serving in every capacity from altar boy to lector to PTA president. In later years, he was a member of Our Savior Catholic Church. Tom was a devoted advocate in the promotion of the sport of tennis, particularly among youth, coming full circle to coach his granddaughter's tennis team at McGill-Toolen. He was instrumental in the development and early expansion of the Mobile Tennis Center, one of the founders of Mirror Lake Racquet Club, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and past president of the Mobile Tennis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, one son, three daughters, one sister, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and tennis associates.
Visitation will be at Our Savior Catholic Church, 1801 Cody Rd., S., on Tuesday, March 31, between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Savior on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.ustafoundation.com to the USTA Foundation's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), serving under-resourced youth; or to a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Ascension Funerals and Cremation, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.
Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2015
A native and resident of Mobile, Alabama, he attended McGill Institute, where he joined the tennis team and discovered a lifelong love of tennis. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Lambert. He joined the Army National Guard, serving in the 31st division during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he enrolled at Springhill College, received his accounting degree there in 1956, and began working at Waterman Steamship Corporation. He retired in 1996 from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 666, where he served as Deputy Grand Knight; and was flag bearer for many years as a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. A devout Catholic, Tom grew up in St. Mary's parish and was an active member there for decades, serving in every capacity from altar boy to lector to PTA president. In later years, he was a member of Our Savior Catholic Church. Tom was a devoted advocate in the promotion of the sport of tennis, particularly among youth, coming full circle to coach his granddaughter's tennis team at McGill-Toolen. He was instrumental in the development and early expansion of the Mobile Tennis Center, one of the founders of Mirror Lake Racquet Club, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and past president of the Mobile Tennis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, one son, three daughters, one sister, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and tennis associates.
Visitation will be at Our Savior Catholic Church, 1801 Cody Rd., S., on Tuesday, March 31, between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Savior on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.ustafoundation.com to the USTA Foundation's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), serving under-resourced youth; or to a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Ascension Funerals and Cremation, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.
Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2015
Aug. 1, 1929 - March 26, 2015 Thomas Patrick Langan, IV died on March 26, at the age of 85.
A native and resident of Mobile, Alabama, he attended McGill Institute, where he joined the tennis team and discovered a lifelong love of tennis. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Lambert. He joined the Army National Guard, serving in the 31st division during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he enrolled at Springhill College, received his accounting degree there in 1956, and began working at Waterman Steamship Corporation. He retired in 1996 from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 666, where he served as Deputy Grand Knight; and was flag bearer for many years as a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. A devout Catholic, Tom grew up in St. Mary's parish and was an active member there for decades, serving in every capacity from altar boy to lector to PTA president. In later years, he was a member of Our Savior Catholic Church. Tom was a devoted advocate in the promotion of the sport of tennis, particularly among youth, coming full circle to coach his granddaughter's tennis team at McGill-Toolen. He was instrumental in the development and early expansion of the Mobile Tennis Center, one of the founders of Mirror Lake Racquet Club, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and past president of the Mobile Tennis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, one son, three daughters, one sister, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and tennis associates.
Visitation will be at Our Savior Catholic Church, 1801 Cody Rd., S., on Tuesday, March 31, between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Savior on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.ustafoundation.com to the USTA Foundation's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), serving under-resourced youth; or to a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Ascension Funerals and Cremation, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.
Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2015
A native and resident of Mobile, Alabama, he attended McGill Institute, where he joined the tennis team and discovered a lifelong love of tennis. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Lambert. He joined the Army National Guard, serving in the 31st division during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he enrolled at Springhill College, received his accounting degree there in 1956, and began working at Waterman Steamship Corporation. He retired in 1996 from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 666, where he served as Deputy Grand Knight; and was flag bearer for many years as a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. A devout Catholic, Tom grew up in St. Mary's parish and was an active member there for decades, serving in every capacity from altar boy to lector to PTA president. In later years, he was a member of Our Savior Catholic Church. Tom was a devoted advocate in the promotion of the sport of tennis, particularly among youth, coming full circle to coach his granddaughter's tennis team at McGill-Toolen. He was instrumental in the development and early expansion of the Mobile Tennis Center, one of the founders of Mirror Lake Racquet Club, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and past president of the Mobile Tennis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, one son, three daughters, one sister, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and tennis associates.
Visitation will be at Our Savior Catholic Church, 1801 Cody Rd., S., on Tuesday, March 31, between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Savior on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.ustafoundation.com to the USTA Foundation's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), serving under-resourced youth; or to a charity of your choice . Arrangements by Ascension Funerals and Cremation, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695.
Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Mar. 26 to Mar. 29, 2015
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