In early morning of June 10, 2020 Larry Leon Langston 85 was called home. He entered this life on March 18, 1935 in Washington, Arkansas. He was the sixth of thirteen children to Floyd Sr. and Idella (Winfield) Langston. He was united in marriage with Yoshiko (Hanashiro) Langston who preceded him in death July 9, 2015.

Larry served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy with an Honorable Discharge. He then went to work at Lake County Sheriff’s Department with 20 years of dedicated service. To know him was to admire, love and respect him. He loved his family and supported them in everything they did. He had many friends and he loved his extended family and friends. He was never shy about giving his honest opinion or saying how he felt.

He is survived by his loving children; Judy, Janet and Niomi Langston, fond grandchildren; Lance and Myumi Ware, 2 sisters; Shirley (LeRoy) Luckett, Edie Langston, 1 brother Dupree (Carol) Langston.

Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, sisters and their spouses; Earnest, Odell, Aubrey, Doris (Ellis) Lindsey, Floyd (Lula), Willa (Dell) Robinson, Winston (Joyce), Doyal, Teresa (Johnny) Partida.

Due to Covid-19 a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Please email RememberingLarryLangston@gmail.com if you would like an update to service arrangements as they become available.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in Larry’s memory to one of the following organizations:

• National Law enforcement Officers Memorial Fund https://nleomf.org/
• Disabled American Veterans Charity https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Veterans Administration Hospital in North Chicago/Milwaukee and Northern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc