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Neill Longley Obituary
Neill B. Longley, M.D., 79, passed into heaven on May 15, 2011 after battling cancer. He was a graduate of Andrews High School in Andrews, TX, UTEP, and an AOA honors graduate from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He practiced radiology for over 50 years and was well-loved by many for his generosity, humor and strong faith in God.
Preceded in death by parents, Dewey and Waunda Longley and son, Craig A. Longley. Survived by wife, Leslie Longley, sister Mary Halperin, brother John Longley, daughters Carla Longley and Sarah Richards, grand-daughter Misty Farrow and three great grand-daughters.
A memorial service is planned for June 18, 1:00 pm at Bethel Church, 825 Bering Dr., Houston TX. Donations can be sent to Cornerstone Church, 2009 Industrial Dr., McAllen, TX 78504.
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Mary Longley-Halperin
July 5, 2011
I keep forgetting that you are gone. I wish I could hear just one more song, just one more joke and that wonderful laugh...just one more time. All the tributes to you capture your spirit and all you contributed to others. Love you forever, your sister Mary.
Stephanie Flaherty
June 29, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Longley on a plane ride to Lubbock Texas one weekend in 2003. We happened to cross paths again at Kelsey Seybold clinic shortly there after. What a wonderful and kind man he was. He will be missed.
Miss you!
Leslie
June 22, 2011
Cynthia Ingle
June 20, 2011
Dr. Longley was a great man,patient and kind.He was always friendly to all who he came in contact with. We will all miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Linda Womack
June 20, 2011
No one could brighten the mood and morale of the work place as Dr. Longley could. He came with a smile on his face , a song on his lips,and delightful tales for patients and staff alike. He had such a positive energy and exhuberance for work, laughter, and life .
I was fortunate to have the pleasure of working with and learning so much from Dr. Longley. I was blessed to know him as my friend.
Dennis Hatherill
June 17, 2011
I got to know you when we both worked at St.Mary's in Galveston. We both lived out on the west end of the island. You were a hoot in the doctors lounge, I really enjoyed your sense of humor. Well our paths crossed again here at Kelsey Seybold as we both continued to live on the island island. I saw you once since you retired, but I will never forget your smile sense of humor and your way of making the best of each day will always stay with me. My sincere sympathy to your family.
Lori Shepard
June 16, 2011
May God rest your soul. We will miss your wonderful sense of humor and always charming personality!! My condolences to the family.
Danita Davidson
June 16, 2011
Dear Dr Longley,
I am so grateful to have known you over the years. When I first came to Kelsey-Seybold in 1990 you made me feel right at home; always cheerful, disarming, telling jokes and singing so beautifully! You were also a great teacher...I will miss you. Enjoy singing with the angels!
Kimber Hargraves
June 16, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marvin Peterson
June 14, 2011
I was scheduled to have a "cold one" with Neill this coming Friday in McAllen. Had a mental list of many warm, friendly and funny memories. Neill, if you see me coming, hold that Golden Gate open real wide. Need all the help you can give me. Marvin Peterson
Bonnie Gardner
June 13, 2011
Dr. Longley- You were kind-hearted man with a zest for life. I look back with love all the times we sang and harmonized here at Kelsey-Seybold West...from Billy Joel to the oldies to the Christmas carols. There was always time to pause and hear your latest joke. Thanks for all the fun and kindness you brought us. You are singing with the saints now.
Thomas Cook
June 11, 2011
Saundra and I were saddened today upon hearing from Sarah Richards that her father, our friend Neill Longley, had recently passed away. Our sincerest sympathy to Leslie and every member of Neill's family. I had many fun times playing tennis with Neill at the Houston Racquet Club and the Galveston Racquet Club,and especially enjoyed the social hour with him after tennis, and I wish I had gotten to go fishing with him a lot more times.He was so much fun to be with. Neill was a wonderful man, a good friend and we will always miss him and his smiling face and his great humor.
Karen Emanuel
June 10, 2011
Dr. Longley had the voice of an angel and now he is singing in God's choir. Everytime I hear Elton John's "Piano Man", I will think of Dr. Longley singing. You are missed by quite a lot of people sir. But you are in good company!
Diana Arnold
June 10, 2011
"Trailer for sale or rent" how many times I remember Dr.Longley singing this song while working with difficult patients. It always seemed to calm and disarm them allowing us all to care for them and complete their exams. This was only one of his many gifts he used and shared. Gone from this Earth but never to be forgotten as we all share and pass on his legacy. Diana Arnold RN BSN
Bill Fisherman
June 9, 2011
Sharron and I were so sorry to hear of Neill's passing. Neill and I were close frIends, and worked together in the practice of Radiology for many years. We also spent some great times together fishing out of Galveston. He will be missed.. I am proud to have been his friend.
Nichole Graham
June 9, 2011
i am so grateful to of worked with you and I wish we had more time together. You will be missed.
Nichole Graham
wendy watkins
June 9, 2011
You were one of my favorite Radiologist of all times! You are such a great honorable man who has great compassion for his work! I have learned so much from you while working at Kelsey-Seybold. To a wonderful Radiologist and teacher, you will be greatly missed!
Sooo handsom!
Leslie
June 6, 2011
Leslie
June 5, 2011
Here's looking at you Kid!
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