Joseph Beasley Longino, M.D., 92, a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed from the flesh of this world into eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2010. He died peacefully at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital after a brief stay at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs.
"Dr. Joe" was born October 1, 1918, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the firstborn to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Byrd Longino. He fondly remembered growing up on Church Street with family and friends next door to his maternal grandparents, Lowry James and Zuma Carothers.
He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1936. He was an excellent student and all-district football player at SSHS.
He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 1936 and was a starter on the Commodores' freshmen football team. He loved to tell about intercepting a pass in the snow against the University of the South (Sewanee), sliding fifteen yards after being tackled.
He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He graduated from the university and into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1939. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in March 1943.
Thereafter, he interned at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where among other things he met the "prettiest and best nurse at Butterworth," Joan Lois Schultz. They were married in Grand Rapids on December 29, 1943.
In January 1944, he was inducted as a lieutenant into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged as a captain in 1946 whereupon he joined his father in medical practice in Sulphur Springs in 1947.
"Da," as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren and daughter-in-law, was a devoted husband of 66 years and a loving father and grandfather.
He was an intelligent, unpretentious, caring man who maintained high standards of conduct and living, yet had simple tastes.
His greatest happiness came from spending time with family and friends.
The realm of his friendships was broad. While appreciating achievement, his relationships were not tempered by professional, social or economic status.
He looked perceptively into the hearts and minds of others to find the qualities he valued. He believed that the highest calling of a man is to be of selfless service to others. This he displayed in his own life caring deeply about his patients' well-being.
Frequently, he would make house calls to patients' homes in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and in some cases even up to retirement, invariably taking significant time on weekends and in the middle of weekday nights. He tirelessly and faithfully made rounds at the bustling hospital every evening when many of the patients were his, thereby frequently extending dinner times for him and his family until late in the evening.
He was also mindful of civic service and active in leadership roles in many facets of the Sulphur Springs community.
Among other things, he was an active member of the local chapter of Rotary International for over sixty years, serving a term as president and being named one of the first Paul Harris Fellows in the club.
He was president of the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the administrative board of First United Methodist Church, where he was a member for most of his life.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph B. Longino, Jr. and Reyn Ellis Longino of Dallas; his grandchildren Joseph B. "Beau" Longino III of Houston, Elizabeth "Libby" Longino of Oxford, England, Lee R.A. Longino of Dallas; his son-in-law, Gerald Davidson of Woodbridge, VA.; and sister Lou Jane Longino Bonner of Sulphur Springs.
Dr. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, earlier this year and their daughter, Stephanie Longino Davidson, in 2000.
Pallbearers will be W.T. Allison II, Dr. Darren J. Arnecke, Byrd L. Bonner, Stephen L. Bonner, Dr. James B. Longino and Stephen B. Longino III. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Alfred Glaess, Dr. Bill Dietze, Dr. Jerry Jennings, Gene Brewer, Lee Teetes and Eddie Ardis.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank nephews Stephen Bonner, Steve Longino and Dr. James Longino and their wives, Cathy, Diana and Vicki, all of Sulphur Springs, for their frequent, loving attention to Dr. Joe and Joan in recent years and especially for Dr. Joe this year after his wife's passing.
Also, the loving attention of Iola Lindley during these years has been invaluable and taken the definition of the word 'service' to a new level. Finally, the staffs of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Carriage House Manor could not have been more attentive and caring.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Bonner, Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. Russell Floyd officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.
www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
"Dr. Joe" was born October 1, 1918, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the firstborn to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Byrd Longino. He fondly remembered growing up on Church Street with family and friends next door to his maternal grandparents, Lowry James and Zuma Carothers.
He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1936. He was an excellent student and all-district football player at SSHS.
He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 1936 and was a starter on the Commodores' freshmen football team. He loved to tell about intercepting a pass in the snow against the University of the South (Sewanee), sliding fifteen yards after being tackled.
He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He graduated from the university and into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1939. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in March 1943.
Thereafter, he interned at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where among other things he met the "prettiest and best nurse at Butterworth," Joan Lois Schultz. They were married in Grand Rapids on December 29, 1943.
In January 1944, he was inducted as a lieutenant into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged as a captain in 1946 whereupon he joined his father in medical practice in Sulphur Springs in 1947.
"Da," as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren and daughter-in-law, was a devoted husband of 66 years and a loving father and grandfather.
He was an intelligent, unpretentious, caring man who maintained high standards of conduct and living, yet had simple tastes.
His greatest happiness came from spending time with family and friends.
The realm of his friendships was broad. While appreciating achievement, his relationships were not tempered by professional, social or economic status.
He looked perceptively into the hearts and minds of others to find the qualities he valued. He believed that the highest calling of a man is to be of selfless service to others. This he displayed in his own life caring deeply about his patients' well-being.
Frequently, he would make house calls to patients' homes in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and in some cases even up to retirement, invariably taking significant time on weekends and in the middle of weekday nights. He tirelessly and faithfully made rounds at the bustling hospital every evening when many of the patients were his, thereby frequently extending dinner times for him and his family until late in the evening.
He was also mindful of civic service and active in leadership roles in many facets of the Sulphur Springs community.
Among other things, he was an active member of the local chapter of Rotary International for over sixty years, serving a term as president and being named one of the first Paul Harris Fellows in the club.
He was president of the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the administrative board of First United Methodist Church, where he was a member for most of his life.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph B. Longino, Jr. and Reyn Ellis Longino of Dallas; his grandchildren Joseph B. "Beau" Longino III of Houston, Elizabeth "Libby" Longino of Oxford, England, Lee R.A. Longino of Dallas; his son-in-law, Gerald Davidson of Woodbridge, VA.; and sister Lou Jane Longino Bonner of Sulphur Springs.
Dr. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, earlier this year and their daughter, Stephanie Longino Davidson, in 2000.
Pallbearers will be W.T. Allison II, Dr. Darren J. Arnecke, Byrd L. Bonner, Stephen L. Bonner, Dr. James B. Longino and Stephen B. Longino III. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Alfred Glaess, Dr. Bill Dietze, Dr. Jerry Jennings, Gene Brewer, Lee Teetes and Eddie Ardis.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank nephews Stephen Bonner, Steve Longino and Dr. James Longino and their wives, Cathy, Diana and Vicki, all of Sulphur Springs, for their frequent, loving attention to Dr. Joe and Joan in recent years and especially for Dr. Joe this year after his wife's passing.
Also, the loving attention of Iola Lindley during these years has been invaluable and taken the definition of the word 'service' to a new level. Finally, the staffs of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Carriage House Manor could not have been more attentive and caring.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Bonner, Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. Russell Floyd officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.
www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
Joseph Beasley Longino, M.D., 92, a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed from the flesh of this world into eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2010. He died peacefully at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital after a brief stay at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs.
"Dr. Joe" was born October 1, 1918, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the firstborn to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Byrd Longino. He fondly remembered growing up on Church Street with family and friends next door to his maternal grandparents, Lowry James and Zuma Carothers.
He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1936. He was an excellent student and all-district football player at SSHS.
He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 1936 and was a starter on the Commodores' freshmen football team. He loved to tell about intercepting a pass in the snow against the University of the South (Sewanee), sliding fifteen yards after being tackled.
He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He graduated from the university and into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1939. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in March 1943.
Thereafter, he interned at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where among other things he met the "prettiest and best nurse at Butterworth," Joan Lois Schultz. They were married in Grand Rapids on December 29, 1943.
In January 1944, he was inducted as a lieutenant into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged as a captain in 1946 whereupon he joined his father in medical practice in Sulphur Springs in 1947.
"Da," as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren and daughter-in-law, was a devoted husband of 66 years and a loving father and grandfather.
He was an intelligent, unpretentious, caring man who maintained high standards of conduct and living, yet had simple tastes.
His greatest happiness came from spending time with family and friends.
The realm of his friendships was broad. While appreciating achievement, his relationships were not tempered by professional, social or economic status.
He looked perceptively into the hearts and minds of others to find the qualities he valued. He believed that the highest calling of a man is to be of selfless service to others. This he displayed in his own life caring deeply about his patients' well-being.
Frequently, he would make house calls to patients' homes in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and in some cases even up to retirement, invariably taking significant time on weekends and in the middle of weekday nights. He tirelessly and faithfully made rounds at the bustling hospital every evening when many of the patients were his, thereby frequently extending dinner times for him and his family until late in the evening.
He was also mindful of civic service and active in leadership roles in many facets of the Sulphur Springs community.
Among other things, he was an active member of the local chapter of Rotary International for over sixty years, serving a term as president and being named one of the first Paul Harris Fellows in the club.
He was president of the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the administrative board of First United Methodist Church, where he was a member for most of his life.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph B. Longino, Jr. and Reyn Ellis Longino of Dallas; his grandchildren Joseph B. "Beau" Longino III of Houston, Elizabeth "Libby" Longino of Oxford, England, Lee R.A. Longino of Dallas; his son-in-law, Gerald Davidson of Woodbridge, VA.; and sister Lou Jane Longino Bonner of Sulphur Springs.
Dr. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, earlier this year and their daughter, Stephanie Longino Davidson, in 2000.
Pallbearers will be W.T. Allison II, Dr. Darren J. Arnecke, Byrd L. Bonner, Stephen L. Bonner, Dr. James B. Longino and Stephen B. Longino III. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Alfred Glaess, Dr. Bill Dietze, Dr. Jerry Jennings, Gene Brewer, Lee Teetes and Eddie Ardis.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank nephews Stephen Bonner, Steve Longino and Dr. James Longino and their wives, Cathy, Diana and Vicki, all of Sulphur Springs, for their frequent, loving attention to Dr. Joe and Joan in recent years and especially for Dr. Joe this year after his wife's passing.
Also, the loving attention of Iola Lindley during these years has been invaluable and taken the definition of the word 'service' to a new level. Finally, the staffs of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Carriage House Manor could not have been more attentive and caring.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Bonner, Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. Russell Floyd officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.
www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
"Dr. Joe" was born October 1, 1918, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the firstborn to his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Byrd Longino. He fondly remembered growing up on Church Street with family and friends next door to his maternal grandparents, Lowry James and Zuma Carothers.
He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1936. He was an excellent student and all-district football player at SSHS.
He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 1936 and was a starter on the Commodores' freshmen football team. He loved to tell about intercepting a pass in the snow against the University of the South (Sewanee), sliding fifteen yards after being tackled.
He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He graduated from the university and into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1939. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in March 1943.
Thereafter, he interned at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where among other things he met the "prettiest and best nurse at Butterworth," Joan Lois Schultz. They were married in Grand Rapids on December 29, 1943.
In January 1944, he was inducted as a lieutenant into the United States Army. He was honorably discharged as a captain in 1946 whereupon he joined his father in medical practice in Sulphur Springs in 1947.
"Da," as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren and daughter-in-law, was a devoted husband of 66 years and a loving father and grandfather.
He was an intelligent, unpretentious, caring man who maintained high standards of conduct and living, yet had simple tastes.
His greatest happiness came from spending time with family and friends.
The realm of his friendships was broad. While appreciating achievement, his relationships were not tempered by professional, social or economic status.
He looked perceptively into the hearts and minds of others to find the qualities he valued. He believed that the highest calling of a man is to be of selfless service to others. This he displayed in his own life caring deeply about his patients' well-being.
Frequently, he would make house calls to patients' homes in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and in some cases even up to retirement, invariably taking significant time on weekends and in the middle of weekday nights. He tirelessly and faithfully made rounds at the bustling hospital every evening when many of the patients were his, thereby frequently extending dinner times for him and his family until late in the evening.
He was also mindful of civic service and active in leadership roles in many facets of the Sulphur Springs community.
Among other things, he was an active member of the local chapter of Rotary International for over sixty years, serving a term as president and being named one of the first Paul Harris Fellows in the club.
He was president of the Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the administrative board of First United Methodist Church, where he was a member for most of his life.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph B. Longino, Jr. and Reyn Ellis Longino of Dallas; his grandchildren Joseph B. "Beau" Longino III of Houston, Elizabeth "Libby" Longino of Oxford, England, Lee R.A. Longino of Dallas; his son-in-law, Gerald Davidson of Woodbridge, VA.; and sister Lou Jane Longino Bonner of Sulphur Springs.
Dr. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan, earlier this year and their daughter, Stephanie Longino Davidson, in 2000.
Pallbearers will be W.T. Allison II, Dr. Darren J. Arnecke, Byrd L. Bonner, Stephen L. Bonner, Dr. James B. Longino and Stephen B. Longino III. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Alfred Glaess, Dr. Bill Dietze, Dr. Jerry Jennings, Gene Brewer, Lee Teetes and Eddie Ardis.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank nephews Stephen Bonner, Steve Longino and Dr. James Longino and their wives, Cathy, Diana and Vicki, all of Sulphur Springs, for their frequent, loving attention to Dr. Joe and Joan in recent years and especially for Dr. Joe this year after his wife's passing.
Also, the loving attention of Iola Lindley during these years has been invaluable and taken the definition of the word 'service' to a new level. Finally, the staffs of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Carriage House Manor could not have been more attentive and caring.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dan Bonner, Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. Russell Floyd officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.
Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.
www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
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