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Richard Longest Obituary
Richard Owen Longest, 78, of Lafayette, passed away at 7:40 am, Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence.
Born November 17, 1938 in English, IN, he was the son of the late Ferris and True (Sturgeon) Longest. After graduating from Remington High School, Richard honorably served in the United States Army with the 26th Transportation Company (Light Helicopter) and was assigned to the personnel payroll center.
His marriage was to Donna Mae Porter on July 9, 1961 in the Remington United Methodist Church. She survives.
Richard owned and operator Rich's Barber Shop in downtown Lafayette for 48 years. He was a member of Congress Street United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #11, and a 50-year member of the Remington Masonic Lodge #351. He enjoyed sports and loved being with his family, especially cherishing his grandchildren.
Surviving with his wife of 55 years, Donna Mae Longest, are their children, Lisa Sheets of Carmel, IN, and Andrew Longest (wife: Gail) of Westfield, IN; five siblings, Berdeen Peacock (husband: Roscoe) of Grand Junction, CO, Knoefel Longest (wife: Boots) of Remington, IN, Kenneth Longest (wife: Linda) of Battle Ground, IN, Helen Heimann (husband: Jerry) of Banning, CA, and Gary Longest (wife: Connie) of Lafayette, IN; three sisters-in-law, Betty Longest, Faye Longest, and Judy Longest; and four grandchildren, Rhiannon Sheets, Dylan Sheets, Claire Longest, and Owen Longest.
Preceding him in death with his parents are four brothers, Ferris "Jr." Longest, Gene Longest, Larmon Longest, and Gerald Longest.
Visitation will be from 10 am until the time of funeral service at 1 pm, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Rev. Barbara Marshall officiating. Private family interment in Remington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association (P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022 or http://www.alsa.org/donate/) or American Cancer Society. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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April 5, 2017
To Donna and family .... and to Kenny and Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Richard. My heart goes out to all of you and I am praying for your peace and comfort from our Lord Jesus. In God's Love, Jynell Woodruff Jackson
Denny Longest
April 4, 2017
Aunt Donna and cousins Andy and Lisa.Many happy and fond memories through the years.May the LORD comfort you during this time...you have my deepest.
Danette Wilbanks-Kirby
April 4, 2017
Kenny and Linda, so sorry for your loss. May God hold you close and comfort you and your family.
Mike and Trena Garrison
April 4, 2017
Donna, sending our hugs and sincerest sympathy to you and your family, and praying for your comfort.
Jeff Chase
April 4, 2017
Rich was my barber for several years and I enjoyed the time he took to do a good job at his profession but to also really get to know his customers. I will be praying for the family.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
April 4, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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