Velva DeLong and Marna Carr. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Elliott Chapel, New London. His grandsons-in-law, Rev. Todd Lippert and Mr. Sam Reighard will officiate. Military Rites will be presented at the funeral home by the Henry County Honor Guard. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be in Burge Cemetery, rural New London following the service. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday at the chapel, and the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Memorials have been established to the New London Rescue and Great River Hospice.