Charles "Chuck" Edward Longbottom

Columbiana - Charles "Chuck" Edward Longbottom, age 72, longtime resident of Columbiana, went home to join his heavenly family on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, with his wife and children by his side after a brave, hard fight with leukemia. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Salem, the youngest child of the late Emmet and Mary Krautner Longbottom. Chuck was a 1966 graduate of Leetonia High School and was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam, where he was disabled. He worked for Myers Equipment, E. W. Bliss Co., and then Prudential Insurance. Chuck was also a photographer with Robert Senn Studio. He was always taking pictures of his kids and grandchildren. Chuck enjoyed trips to Florida, Disney, and annual trips to Kennywood. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports, school activities and always making bets with them. Chuck met his wife, Barbara "BJ" J. Longbottom in 1972 and they married on September 7, 1973. They had three children, Jon Longbottom of Indianapolis, IN, Lyndsay (Chad) Blakeman of North Lima and Ashley (Joe) Kistler of Columbiana. Chuck was blessed with three wonderful grandchildren: Lexus and Jayce Blakeman of North Lima and Mila Kistler of Columbiana. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Wanda McCoy, Joan Tullis and Averill Gottke, two brothers, Raymond "Chow" Longbottom and Paul Longbottom and a special uncle, Tex Faulkner of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 11:00 am – 12:00 p.m. at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, with services immediately following with Reverend Ronald Blakeman. Burial will take place at Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana with Military honors by the Benjamin Firestone Post #290, American Legion Honor Guard. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com Columbiana, Ohio

September 25, 1948 - June 29, 2021

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Dena Holloway Garwood

July 6, 2021

So sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. Went to school with Chuck, he graduated with me. His birthday same day as mine; we would always wish each other happy birthday while we were classmates, usually something humorous! Prayers for your family.

Uncle George and Aunt Loretta, Georgie and Jeff, Margo and Larry, Bill and Noreen, and Emilee and John

July 5, 2021

Please find comfort in knowing that Chuck will not be forgotten. God's blessings and comfort be with you all.
Love,

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The Faulkner “kids” ~ Dan, Dave and Sharyn and our families

July 4, 2021

In Loving Memory

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July 2, 2021

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Maggi Reiter

July 1, 2021

I will miss my Giga friend, rest in peace...My sympathies to the family. Maggi R

Cristy Schrott

July 1, 2021

BJ and family - I was saddened to hear that Chuck passed away. If you remember, I met both of you in Pennsylvania at Amy Baughman's Sewing 'classes'.

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July 1, 2021

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July 1, 2021

Love Chris and Rick Loomis

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June 30, 2021

With much love & light….

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June 30, 2021

Jon and family,
My deepest sympathy, your in my prayers

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