Robert "Tom" Ira Longwell

Robert I. “Tom” Longwell, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away August 22, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long courageous battle with cancer.He was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Wood Co., W.Va., a son of the late Bert and Virgie Miller Longwell.Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Kaiser Aluminum with 29 1/2 years of service.He enjoyed yard work and his tractor, vacationing and spending time with his family.He was survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Anne Blackwell Longwell; three children, Kim Hamilton (Terry)of Parkersburg, Debra Daugherty (Bob) of Rockport, W.Va. and Lori McIntyre (John) of Parkersburg; one sister, Maxine Custer of Parkersburg; two sister-in-laws, Josephine Longwell and Dottie Longwell; five grandchildren, Amber Watkins, Beth Watkins,Ashley Hill (Cam) and their children, Brayden, Ethan, Coleton & Weston; Brittany Terrell (Joe) and their children, Ellie and Kaden; Mercedes Fullerton (Seth) and their daughter, Emmy; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Imogene Joy, Betty Bacorn and infant sister, Terri Longwell; two brothers, James Longwell and John Longwell; and one great-granddaughter, Zoey.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, PikeSt., South Parkersburg with longtime friend Rev. David Spence officiating.Interment will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery.Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, at the funeral home.There will bea gathering and meal for family and friends at the VFW Post 1212 on Garfield Avenue after the service.The family would like to extend a special thank you to his son-in-law, John McIntyre and his nephew, Ed Longwell for all of their care and support . And a special thank you to Housecalls Hospice and his nurse, Missy.