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Richard Johnson London, Jr.

September 21, 1948 ~ March 23, 2019 (age 70) 70 Years Old

Richard London, Jr. Obituary

Richard Johnson London Jr. was born September 21, 1948 to the parentage of Richard Johnson London Sr. and Lois Edward London.

He was untied in marriage to Betty Brooks and to thisunion were three children.

He attended C. B. Dansby High School and Kilgore Jr. College. Richard joined and attended New Hope Baptist Church at an early age and he remained a member until his demise.

Mr. London served in the United States Marines for a total of five years. He was employed by Longview I.S.D. for 9 years in the transportation department. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Charles London.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Betty London of Longview; his brothers: Robert London of Kilgore, Tommy (Carolyn) of Arlington; sisters: Neva London of Longview and Barbara Ector of Kilgore; one daughter: Roxie Brooks; two sons: Keith (Mary) Longview and Diron (Crystal) both of Longview; eight grandchildren; seven great‐grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


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Craig Funeral Home
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    Longview, Texas 75602

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Willie Mae Craig Chapel
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    Longview, Texas 75602

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New Hope Cemetery
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  • 6646 County Road 292
    Kilgore, Texas 75662

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