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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, August 1, 1993                   TAG: 9308020263
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: D2   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: MONETA                                LENGTH: Short

OBIT DELONG, HOWARD LESLIE

DeLONG, Howard Leslie, 75, of Moneta, passed away Saturday, July 31, 1993, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Boothe DeLong; one son, W. Howard DeLong of Thaxton; one daughter, Patricia A. DeLong of Richmond; one brother, Grover DeLong of Moneta; five sisters, Frances Hannabass of Moneta, Irma Dillon of Moneta, Edna Morgan and Ruby Powers of Vinton, Grace Vest of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. In accord with his wishes, Mr. DeLong's body has been donated to medical science. There will be a memorial service at Halesford Church Tuesday, August 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. The family suggests that donations be made to the Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Route 2, Box 125, Brookmill, VA 24528 or the Scruggs Rescue Squad, and also respectfully requests that no food be sent. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Church. 


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