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Lowell Thomas Long

1947 - 2020

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1947

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Lowell Long Obituary

Long, Lowell Thomas
1947 - 2020
Lowell Thomas Long "Tom," 73, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents Edith and Tom Long, brothers Johnny and Loren, sister Leota Pope. Tom is survived by wife, Betsy; children, Nicole (Gene) Reece, Janie Long, Duane (Pam Davis) Murray, and Tammy (Chris) Foley; grandchildren, Amber (Nolan), Logan (Robbie), Adam, Owen, and Trevor; great-grandchildren, Lillie, Royce, and Rhett; brother, Lanny; sister, Loretta Story; sisters-in-law, Judy West and Karen Burns; brother-in-law, Mike (Luann) Murray; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He worked as an engineer for Conrail for 18 years and retired from Franklin County Engineers after 25 years. Tom loved to do side jobs with his best pal, "Bobby." A special thank you to Kindred Hospice, especially Debbie Hamer and Joe McDaniels; as well as neighbors, Rob, Lisa, and Marcus Graham. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 from 10am until the time of Funeral Service at 1pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Masks are required for attendance. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Galloway, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kindred Foundation, 540 Officenter Pl., Gahanna, OH 43230 or the National Parkinson Foundation Ohio, 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Ste. 265, Columbus, OH 43231-8610. For more, visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 11 to Dec. 15, 2020.

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Dec

17

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10:00 a.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel - Grove City

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Dec

17

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel - Grove City

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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