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1952
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2017
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James Longstreet Obituary
Beloved father and brother, he is survived by his children, Jennifer and Robert, and his two sisters, Tacy and Diane.
Jim worked in the rubber industry for most of his professional life and spent several decades as the plant engineer at Oliver Rubber Company in Athens Georgia and Asheboro North Carolina. His most recent work was based in project consultancy for that same company.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, James R. Longstreet, and his mother Wilda Longstreet (maiden name Graul).
Jim was ever a fiercely independent man who lived life in his own way and on his own terms. He was well loved and respected by many beyond his own family who count him as a friend, father, and even sanctuary.
A private celebration of Jim's life will be held on August 27th.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the USF Foundation for the James R. Longstreet Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Finance.
Please direct donations to the attention of Sarah Hempen in the Office of Annual Giving at 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ALC 100, Tampa, FL 33620-5455. Online donations can also be made by going to https://usffdn.usf.edu/ua-giving/ (and entering Longstreet in the green search box at the top of the page.)
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Mr. James Russell Longstreet.
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Memories and Condolences
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L V
August 23, 2017
My condolences to the Longstreet family. Cherish your memories and find comfort in Gods word. He is near to those whose hearts are broken and crushed. Psalms 51:17
Franklin Delano Schrum Jr
August 22, 2017
Jim and I worked together at Oliver Rubber, Athens. He was an avid reader and never backed down from a challenge. He was the recipient of the Golden Ratchet Award for his ingenuity and abilities to startup new complex mixing system. We travelled to Melksham, England when we were converting over to motorcycle and car race tire production. Miss him.
Ellen Coltrane
August 22, 2017
I worked with Jim at Oliver Rubber in Asheboro. He was intelligent, kind and was willing to lend an ear when I needed someone to listen. He will be missed.
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