Edward Longoria Obituary Edward Longoria October 17, 1939 - January 3, 2015 Franklin- Edward Longoria, SGT First Class US Army (Ret.), 75, passed away January 3, 2015 at his home. Edward was born in Nordheim, TX, a son of the late Antonio and Anita Martinez Longoria. Edward was retired after 30 years of service and was a highly decorated veteran with tours in Korea and four tours in Vietnam. At the age of 16, he enlisted into the US Navy and after three years enlisted into the Army. He was a member of the Franklin VFW and the American Legion and a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He was predeceased by his wife Nancy Davidson Longoria and two brothers Raymond and Ben. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Anthony E. (Tony) Longoria(Brooke), and his daughter, Catherine C. Boyce , sisters Natalie, Esmeralda and Mona and brothers, Tony, Romiro, Tino and Pete and three grandchildren, Cameron, Tristan and Sophia Longoria. A funeral will be conducted at 11 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West Fourth Ave, Franklin, VA with the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8PM at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations in Edward s name be made to VFW Post 4411, 3385 Beaver Dam Rd., Carrsville ,VA 23315. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2890599 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/edward-longoria-obituary?id=22520516 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/edward-longoria-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Edward Longoria, SGT First Class US Army (Ret.), passed away on 3 January 2015 at the age of 75. A highly decorated veteran, he served tours in Korea and Vietnam. He was survived by his children, siblings, and three grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Edward Longoria were held on 7 January 2015. He was buried with full military honors at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, Virginia. ## The Edited Obituary Edward Longoria 17 October 1939 - 3 January 2015 Franklin - Edward Longoria, SGT First Class US Army (Ret.), 75, passed away 3 January 2015 at his home. Edward was born in Nordheim, TX, a son of the late Antonio and Anita Martinez Longoria. Edward was retired after 30 years of service and was a highly decorated veteran with tours in Korea and four tours in Vietnam. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the US Navy and after three years enlisted in the Army. He was a member of the Franklin VFW and the American Legion and a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. He was predeceased by his wife Nancy Davidson Longoria and two brothers Raymond and Ben. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Anthony E. (Tony) Longoria (Brooke), and his daughter, Catherine C. Boyce, sisters Natalie, Esmeralda and Mona, and brothers, Tony, Romiro, Tino and Pete, and three grandchildren, Cameron, Tristan and Sophia Longoria. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations in Edward's name be made to VFW Post 4411, 3385 Beaver Dam Rd., Carrsville, VA 23315. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Edward Longoria | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 75 | | Birth | 17 October 1939; Nordheim, TX | | Death | 3 January 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|-----------------------|--------------| | Edward Longoria | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Nancy Davidson Longoria | Spouse (Predeceased) | -- | | Anthony E. (Tony) Longoria | Son | Unknown | | Catherine C. Boyce | Daughter | Unknown | | Cameron Longoria | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tristan Longoria | Grandchild | Unknown | | Sophia Longoria | Grandchild | Unknown | | Antonio Longoria | Father | Unknown | | Anita Martinez Longoria | Mother | Unknown | | Raymond Longoria | Brother (Predeceased) | -- | | Ben Longoria | Brother (Predeceased) | -- | | Natalie | Sister | Unknown | | Esmeralda | Sister | Unknown | | Mona | Sister | Unknown | | Tony | Brother | Unknown | | Romiro | Brother | Unknown | | Tino | Brother | Unknown | | Pete | Brother | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Edward Longoria was born on 17 October 1939 in Nordheim, TX. 2. He served 30 years in the US Army and was a highly decorated veteran. 3. Edward had tours in Korea and four tours in Vietnam. 4. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 16 before transitioning to the Army. 5. Edward was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan.