Dewey Longino

Our dad and hero, Dewey C. Longino, 74, of Lindale left this world too soon on January 20, 2023. The love of his life, our precious mama Diane (Harmon) Longino was by his side just as she was every day for 52 years. Waiting for Dad on the far side of Jordan when he arrived were his parents Arthur and Annie Mae (Shirey) Longino, his mother-in-law Iowene (Furr) Harmon, his father-in-law (and sometimes outlaw) and hunting buddy C.W. Harmon, his big sister Joyce Garner, and his big brother Lawrence Longino. He leaves behind many who love him deeply: his best friend, partner, love of a lifetime Diane, their children Kerri errin and husband James of Brownsboro, Heath Longino and wife Brooke of Troup, Kim Bryan and husband Colby of Hawkins, and Sunny Murphy and husband Daniel of Winona; his grandchildren Lindsey Wood, Cody Longino, Jake Longino, Anna Wood, Will Bryan, Gabe Bryan, Heather Longino, and Beau Murphy; his great-grandchildren Zoey, Sadie, Kinslee, Remi, and Hasley; brother A.C. Longino (who cried when he found out his mama was having another boy for him to help take care of), Betty Ramsey, Wynelle Martin, Dot Ferguson, and baby sister Diane Fanning; and some very good friends and running buddies. Dad served two tours of Vietnam with the Army during 1967-1970. His only injury was a stab wound in the foot from playing mumbly peg with his friends. He came home to marry Diane in 1970 and they built a beautiful life. Dad was a jack of all trades, driving trucks, working in chicken houses, building homes, working in road construction, and finally automotive repair. He owned and operated Dub’s Automotive for the last 46 years. We truly thank all of his loyal customers for their years of car trouble. Dad loved to travel. He put many miles on his cars, driving to Colorado multiple times a year, and the boats in Shreveport multiple times a week. He knew every road in the country, and none of their speed limits. He taught us a lifetime of lessons– the beauty of finding God in nature and not just a church pew, what unconditional love feels like, a bad day of fishing beats a good day of anything else, and his personal favorite- if someone doesn’t like you, they can rub salt in their ass. Dad spent his days doing exactly what he loved and trying to teach us to do the same– we ain’t here for a long time; we’re here for a good time. We miss him. A memorial service will be held at Caudle Rutledge on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM, with come-and-go visiting at Dub’s Automotive afterwards. If you have a memory or story you would like to share at the memorial, the family would love to hear it.

Dewey Longino

April 12, 1948 - January 20, 2023