Harry “J.R.” Nelson Longfellow Jr.

Walhalla, SC– Harry “J.R.” Nelson Longfellow, Jr., 80, husband of Dorothy Byrd Longfellow, of Walhalla, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

A native of Blockton, IA, Mr. Longfellow was the son of the late Harry and Erma Scott Longfellow. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired as a barber and carpenter.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Longfellow is survived by his daughter: Denise Waters (Mark) of West Union grandchildren: Savannah Waters and Tabitha Bates (Will); great-grandson: Colton Bates; brother: Alan Longfellow (Elouise) of Blockton, IA; sisters: Arlene Mecham of Austin, TX, Wilma Jackson (Doug) of Bedford, IA; sister-in-law: Betty Longfellow of Bedford, IA; close family friend: Thelma Miller of Walhalla; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Longfellow was preceded in death by his son: Anthony Long; brothers: Charles Longfellow and Marvin Longfellow; sisters: Vivian Beemer (Virgil), Doris Gillette (Dean) and Judy Rogers (James); and brother-in-law: Deke Mecham.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Saturday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to, Lakeview Assisted Living, 320 Camp Road, Walhalla, SC 29691; The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251; or Dot’s Kitchen, 135 Lucky Street, Westminster, SC 29693.

 

The family is at their respective homes.