Mr. Leroy Long, age 70, passed from this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021 , at approximately 5:30 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on April 29, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Henry Long, Sr., and Hattie Nance; both parents preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Leroy Foster of Lima. 3 daughters; Sherrita Owens (Roberts), Nikia Dennis (Michael) and Latoya Long all of Lima. 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 4 stepsons; Keith Malloy and Dedrick Foster both of Lima. Standon Burse and Earl Foster both of Ft. Wayne, IN. A stepdaughter; Malloy of Detroit, MI. 2 brothers; Sean Henry Egler of Bellefontaine and Henry Long, Jr. of California. 2 sisters; Akima Long of Bellefontaine, OH and Francine Long of California. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Larry Long and Joe Long.
Services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Grace Church Worldwide Ministries with Rev. Floyd Upshaw, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. until time of services, also at the Church.
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