Dr. Henry Roy Long

Dr. Henry Roy Long, age 66 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Tuesday October 30, 2007. He was born in Hope Township, Michigan September 8, 1941 the son of Lloyd and Martha (Hallock) Long. Henry graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. He then served in the United States Army During the Korean War. He then went to Michigan State University where he received his Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine Degree . Henry married Donna Lee Brewer on May 21, 1976. Henry has been a veterinarian in Barry County since he built his office on S. Broadway in 1976. He first started with both large and small animal care then became only small animal doctor. He would work with the Barry County Animal Shelter giving shots and other needed care for their animals. Henry was a people person never meeting a stranger, he spent many social hours with friends at Richie's in Hastings. Henry also enjoyed collecting and restoring antique cars and tractors. He also enjoyed working the family farm. He was preceded in death by his father in 1977 and a sister Janet in 1946. He is survived by his wife Donna Long of Hastings, his mother, Martha Long of Hastings, a brother Lloyd (David) Long Jr. of Hastings, 3 sisters, Shirley Hyde of Hastings, Patricia (Russell) Kermeen of Middleville, Mary (Phillip) Hermenitt of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held and a memorial gathering will be Saturday November 17, 2007 from 2 - 5 pm at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry county Animal Shelter or Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net)