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Richard H. Long
Posted 6/13/16
LAUREL - Dr. Richard H. Long of Laurel, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Griffin, Ga., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Horace "Kingfish" …
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Richard H. Long
Posted
LAUREL - Dr. Richard H. Long of Laurel, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Griffin, Ga., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Horace "Kingfish" Long. He graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary School in 1965. Years later he opened Pet Medical Center in Delmar in 1985 and retired in 2007. He was past president of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association for many years, and was awarded the Delaware Veterinarian of the Year in 2004 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. He is survived by a son, Kevin Long of Laurel; stepdaughter, Emily Fantis of Laurel; stepson, Brian Workman of Salisbury; and two grandsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea D. Long; and a brother, Laverne Long. A funeral service was held Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at the Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Interment was at St. Stephens Cemetery in Delmar.
