Henry Longnecker

Henry C. Longnecker, 94, of Jackson, NH died December 2, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Parke L. Longnecker, he attended the William Penn Charter School, Haverford College, Class of 1938, followed by a year at the Harvard Business School.
He then joined Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA, in the R&D Division. In March 1942, he enlisted in the Army and following basic training at Fort Meade, MD; he went on the officers' candidate school, receiving a commission in 1943. He served in the South Pacific, mostly in New Guinea and the Philippines where attained the rank of Captain. After completing his service he returned to Smith Kline & French and was in charge of setting up a science information department (in the R&D Division) that gained industry wide recognition.
After retiring he continued to live in Paoli, PA. In 1982, he and his wife, Joan, moved to a family place in Jackson, overlooking the White Mountains where he spent his remaining years.
He is survived by two children, a son, Parke of Exton, PA and a daughter, Lee, of South Portland, ME. He has three grandchildren, Samuel Longnecker of Ipswich, MA, Jodie Longnecker of Exton, PA and Emmaline Longnecker on South Portland, ME.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan in 1991 and his son, Reed in 1987.
Services will be held at the Jackson Community Church in Jackson on Monday December 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Wentworth Hotel in Jackson.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tin Mt. Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.