of West Memphis, AR

August 19, 1942 - October 18, 2021

Mr. John Dorsey Longmire, age 79, died on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on August 19, 1942, in Laurel, Mississippi to parents, John Middleton Longmire and Nadine Rackley Longmire.
John is survived by Rhonda Felts Longmire; children, Jonathan Longmire (Arista), Ginny Lawrence (Hal), Dana Langley (Rusty) and Mark Goff; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Moravec (Vince) and Janice Hanlon (Tom). He was preceded in death by his parents, John Middleton and Nadine Rackley Longmire.
John graduated from Utica High School in 1961 and joined the Air Force shortly after. He later attended the University of Mississippi and graduated with a Bachelor's in Pharmacy. In 1986, he moved to Utica where he was the 3rd generation Longmire to run the Utica Drug Co. He worked as a passionate and dedicated pharmacist in the community for over 20 years. He later moved to Hattiesburg, MS and accepted a position as a pharmacist for Wal Mart, Rite Aid and finally Walgreens where he retired after working as a pharmacist for over 40 years.
John Dorsey Longmire was a great family man and a loving father.
A graveside service is scheduled for November 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Utica Cemetery, Utica, MS. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mr. Longmire's life.
Memorials may be sent to Utica Cemetery Association P.O. Box 129 Utica, MS 39175.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com