Thursday, July 5, 2012

William J. “Bill” Longfellow (July 4, 2012)

William J. “Bill” Longfellow age 77, of Union City, Ohio, passed away at 9:33 A.M. on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Bill was born January 7, 1935 in Union City, Ohio, to the late George & Annabelle (Potter) Longfellow.

Bill is survived by his wife, Peggy (Runkle) Longfellow whom he married June 20, 1958. Bill is also survived by a daughter, Rhonda Longfellow Corbett of Greenville; a son, William Todd Longfellow of Greenville; grandchildren, Clay Longfellow, Darby Longfellow, Storm Longfellow, Charles Corbett, Cyrus Corbett and Cedric Corbett; and a brother, Don Longfellow of Union City, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, Bill is also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Baker; and a brother-in-law, Sonny Baker.

Bill retired from Sheller Globe-UTA after 45 years on service.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family Pastor Peter Menke officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 131 East Fourth Street, Greenville, OH 45331 or the First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com