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Willie J. Long Jr. "Joe", age 89, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH. Visitation 9 am- 11 am. Family will receive friends 10 am- 11 am. Interment Shiloh Park Cemetery.
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Angela Kellum-Owens
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Dear Uncle Joe,
You will be truly missed by many. I am thankful for the memories and grateful to have witnessed the deep love shared between you and your beloved Aunt Mary. May you rest in Peace.
With love,
Angie
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