Michael John Longhurst Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-01-23T16:00:00
End: 2026-01-23T17:00:00
Location: Locust Presbyterian Church

We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2026, at the age of 85, Michael John Longhurst (Locust, North Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael John Longhurst to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Alfred Longhurst and Winifred Weatherhead Longhurst; and his brothers, Alfred H. Longhurst and Ronald F. Longhurst. He is survived by: his wife Peggy Ward; his children, Michele Longhurst Campbell (Greg) and Christopher Longhurst (Lisa); and his granddaughters, Sarah Marie Longhurst, Alexandria Nicole Dodge (Luke) and Jessica Nicole Longhurst.

Family requests no flowers be sent, rather, donations can be made to Locust Presbyterian Church PO Box 277, Locust, North Carolina, 28097 or Camp Lurecrest 207 Charlotte Drive Lake Lure, NC 28746 in honor of Michael.

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January 17, 2026

Margaret Palmer wrote a sympathy message

“Although I will not be at this celebration for Mike , my prayers will be with Peggy and each of my family at this time , for each of them know what is in my heart for each of them . Rest in peace Mike ! Margaret Longhurst Palmer”

January 14, 2026

Hiawatha Blunt wrote a sympathy message

“Prayers and condolences to the family. Soror Hiawatha Blunt”

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Locust Presbyterian Church
607 W Main St, Locust, NC 28097

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607 W Main St, Locust, NC 28097

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