William H. Longaker

LONGAKER, WILLIAM H. - age 84 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his home. Born May 7, 1924 in York, Pa. to the late Herbert and Isabel Longaker. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He was a former resident of Oak Ridge and a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Retired from Martin Marietta after 31 years of service and was a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed golf and gardening and loved his pets. Preceded in death by first wife; Margaret King Longaker and sister; Nina Horn. Survivors: wife: Jolene Massengill Longaker; daughters: Pam & Mickey Ledbetter, Gastonia, N.C., Lisa Walkney, Knoxville, Kim & Ronnie Buck, Knoxville; step daughter: Renee Massengill; grandchildren: Lindsey Taylor, Amanda Leftwich, Will Ledbetter, Ethan Ledbetter, Todd Walkney, Kim Walkney, Aaron Buck, Adrienne Buck; 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews; brother: Richard & Agnes Longaker; son-in-law: Richard Walkney. Memorial Mass 1 PM Saturday Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, LaFollette. Father Joe Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Building Fund, 1142 E. Elm Street, LaFollette, Tennessee 37766. Family will receive friends 12 Noon until 1 PM Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette