Gary Edward Longberry II, 41, of Huntsville, died unexpectedly at his home.
A fan of hockey, he graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1996 at Indian Lake High School and was recognized in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” He continued his education at Miami University and retired from GE in Cincinnati, where he had worked for the fraud department.
He was born Jan. 28, 1978, in Springfield, to Gary Longberry of Huntsville and the late Priscilla Ann (Eaton) Longberry. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his cousin, Amy, and aunt, Sharon Longberry.
In addition to his father, he’s survived by his father’s fiancée, Kris Caudill and her son, Dillon Tibbitts; sisters, Angel Longberry and Melanie (Chad) Moxley, both of Cable, and Heather Alkire of Morgantown, West Virginia; nieces, Sabrina Thompson, Lydia Moxley and Promise Alkire; aunt, Marilyn (Bob) Wilgus; uncles, Larry Longberry and Danny Longberry; and several cousins.
His family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Eichholtz Daring and Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. The Rev. Bryan Meadows will officiate a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery in Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.