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Melvin Longendelpher Obituary
He was born January 5, 1917, in Covington, Ohio, to his parents George W. & Rose Marie (Fletcher) Longendelpher.
Mel worked as a grinder at French Oil, Piqua, and retired in 1977 after 23 years of service.
He was a US Navy WWII veteran and enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, playing cards, and woodworking.
He was a longtime member of the Covington Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, and participated in several ministries of the church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia Ione (Smitley) Longendelpher; son Terry Longendelpher; great grandchildren Austin Miller and Macenzie Anderson; sisters Vera Wise and Beulah Wray; brothers Glenn Longendelpher and George Longendelpher.
He will be missed and remembered by his wife Pearl Virginia (Dunlow) Longendelpher children Melvin & Peggy Longendelpher of Covington, Sherry & Rick Lavy of Piqua, Jerry & Vicki Longendelpher of Covington; daughter-in-law Barbara Jean Longendelpher of Covington; grandchildren Felicia, Tony, Wendy, Melody, Jeff, Shelly, Shantel, Shannon, Jodi; 23 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; brother James Longendelpher of Troy.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the Covington Church of the Brethren, 101 N. Wall Street, Covington. Pastor Michael Yingst will officiate with interment following at Highland Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Wednesday at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Covington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Church of the Brethren.
Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com
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for Melvin Longendelpher
Carlene Wooddell
October 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort during this time.
Joan Randall
October 18, 2013
Wonderful family memories flood my heart and soul when I think of the Longendelpher family. Our Uncle Mel was the sweetest and most loving person and I will always remember his Christian spirit and contagious smiles. Our sympathy to all that are left behind and many prayers for those who need consoled with peace upon his passing.
Love Joan (Wray) and Dave Randall
October 18, 2013
I am so sorry to hear that Mel passed away. I knew Mel while at the City Electric System for all his years there. He was a kind, happy (most of the time), smiling man who had a sincere warmth and care for his men, customers and anyone else he dealt with. His wit was so welcomed, esp. during difficult times. I treasured him as a colleague and friend. I am sure he's at peace now and that trumps the sadness that we feel and the happiness as his life is celebrated.
October 17, 2013
Melvin's warmth and kindness was cherished by us and so many others privileged to know him. You could see the joy of His Lord in Melvin's eyes. You could feel the warmth of His Savior in Melvin's outpouring of grace and kindness. What a tremendous blessing he was to us, and always will be to all who were privileged to know him. Georgiana and I are comforted in knowing Melvin is at peace and at home with Jesus. Our thoughts and prayers are with Melvin's beautiful family. - Raymond and Georgiana (Longendelpher) Schwedhelm
Sharon Alspaugh
October 17, 2013
Dear ones. So sorry to see your Dad passed away. Our prayers & sympathy to all. Sharon Alspaugh & Keith Thompson families.
October 16, 2013
Mel and Peg sorry to hear about your Dad -- Lyn & Bob Randall
Patricia
October 14, 2013
"70 years is our life span--80 years with special mightiness." (Psalms 90:10) Melvin had 96 years of special mightiness. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the times you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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