Obituary of Edward Layne Longstreth

Edward Layne Longstreth, 73, of Morgantown passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 13, 2019, at his home.

 

Ed was born August 03, 1946, the son of the late Paul Edward Longstreth and Edith Jones Longstreth of Aleppo, PA.

 

Ed moved to Morgantown and graduated from University High School in 1965 where he then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served 4 years as a Fabrics/Rubber Repair Specialist and was honorably discharged in February 1969. Ed loved automobiles and worked in various places as an Auto Detailer for many years. He retired from Freedom Kia in 2007. Ed’s greatest passion in life was spending time with Friends and Family especially his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchild. Ed never knew a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He also was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed bowling and golf.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Longstreth of Morgantown; two sons from a previous marriage: Kelly L. Longstreth and Debbie of Hazelton, WV., Paul E. Longstreth of Westover WV; five Grandchildren: Christina Holiway and Stephen of Seymour, TN, Nicholas Longstreth of Hazelton, WV, Amber Gooden and David of Morgantown,  Parker Longstreth of Morgantown, and Samantha Longstreth of Westover; one great-grandchild Aviana Ferguson of Seymour, TN; brother: Ted and Letha Longstreth of Waynesburg, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews and cousins.

 

In addition to his parents, his sister, Martha J Longstreth of Granville, WV, precedes Ed in death.

 

Special thanks go out to all the staff at Amedysis Hospice for their care and support.

 

In accordance with his wishes, cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home Omega Crematory and no service will be held.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations  may be made in his memory to:

Amedysis Hospice  5006 Mid Atlantic Drive Morgantown, WV 26508

 

 

 

 

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