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Philip Long Obituary
Born in Petersburg on Jan. 12, 1940, he was the son of Mrs. Clyde Stockner Long and the late Roy Long. He was a graduate of Prince George High School and he served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired small engine repair mechanic and he worked at Standard James Shoe Repair with his father and son in Petersburg for over 40 years. He was the lead singer with the band "Wayne and the Aggressors," and was an avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife of six years and his best friend, Belinda Kay Ellis Long; his mother, Clyde Stockner Long; two sons, Philip Long and his wife, Lisa, Randy Reeson; a daughter, Julie Helmer and husband, Howard; a sister, Joyce Lukomski and husband, John; a mother-in-law, Madelyn Ellis; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his great friend, Robert Lee.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Salem United Methodist Church in Spring Grove with the Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Purviance Chapel, in Wakefield. Condolences may be posted to www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Long
Mona Foley
October 7, 2008
Kay and family, I did not know you and Wayne that well though we do attend the same church, Surry Methodist and I have been praying for both of you for a long time now. I will continue to pray for you Kay, I know how hard it is and what you are going through and I pray for strength for you.
Mark Pond
October 7, 2008
My condolences to all of Wayne's family and friends. I played music with Wayne in the 60's & 70's when I was still in high school. What a great man, mentor, husband and father to not only his family but even more so to his friends. My friend will be missed, but I know he will watch us all from a better place.
October 7, 2008
A SEAT BY MY LORD
Lord, please be with me,
Each hour of each day
Guide me Your way
Through life I do pray.
Though man may tempt me
And peace be denied
Help me through each day,
Stay right by my side.
Teach me to pray
Help me to be humble
Before Your presence
Hold me, lest I stumble
Show me each road
And pathway to take
To arrive at Your..
Almighty Pearly Gate.
For by grace are we saved
And by saved, led home
To meet You in Heaven
When this earth you do roam.
October 7, 2008
What is death? Some see it as departure,
never to return, anywhere!! Some see it
as a relief from their pain here. Some
see it as simply escape from the agony
of this world. And some simply refuse to
even think of it, would rather deny it.
Yet, from the moment of birth we are
destined to die..
I see death as God's reward when our
work here is done - our meeting with
the Great Almighty. What a day that
will be too. I will not call it on,
that is not my choice, it is His. But,
when He calls I will be ready. Are you?
Jesus said:
In my Father's house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto
myself; that where I am, there ye may be
also. John 14:2,3.
For we know that if our earthly house of
this tabernacle were dissolved, we have
a building of God, and house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens. --11 Cor. 5:1.
JANE HOOKER
October 7, 2008
A BRAND NEW DAY, LORD
Today is brand new, with sun shining so bright
I look out the window, I stand in total awe
And see the marvelous world you have made
Made with the everlasting love, not even one flaw.
You made all of this for us to enjoy
The forests, the animals, the oceans so quiet
Oh, Lord, how can we repay for the beauties we see
And the love, dear Lord, - with love you gave us life.
Let us go through this day, with prayer to you
Thanking you for all the good things you have given us!!
MRS DENNIS GRAVES
October 7, 2008
A Peaceful Walk
There's a little path
Going down in the field,
It leads into the forest
Which offers it a shield
The path will fade
As the leaves take over
The stillness there,
Is like none other
The silence of the trees
The stillness of the air
The nature all around
Is what God sent us to share!
A little farther down the way,
Is a parting, and a little brook
Where water flows so gently
Figures dance in it, if you only look.
Then staring at the trees so tall
You see the sun glimmer down
Through limbs and branches
---touching down to the ground
The walk in the woods
Has turned into a peaceful time
That leads you to see
God's loving sign,
His creation!!
To me the best time of the day is early morning,
when all is fresh and new. Yesterday is in the past
and I have a brand new day to experience. I love
to sit on my deck outside and just gaze at the hills.
There is so much peace and tranquility in the early
mornings. The fog in the hills slowly rises as the sun
peeks through, and the birds begin their day, flittering
around, in search of food and welcoming the day.
I enjoy just sitting, browsing and talking to the Lord,
and this time of the day belongs only to Him.
I have written a few poems to express early
morning feelings, and hope you enjoy them.
LET ME NOT FORGET
Dear Lord, the rush seems so never ending
The duties to do, the necessities we face
But Lord let me not forget tending
The responsibilities to You, this day.
You have always had time to help me
Whether sick, sad, or just in prayer
So let me never forget to call on you
Each day, whether in peace or despair
You are the way, the truth, and my lighthouse
Lord, please be with me today and forever.
Help me to stay on the right path, and have victory through you.
MY MORNING GREETING
Today I walked outside to meet a brand new day,
Say my morning prayer, and be closer to Thee.
What a pleasure to feel your presence, and know
You planned this day of beauty, for all to see.
With the birds out singing, and the sun shining bright
And the sweet smell of fragrant flowers in the air
It is all so lovely, a time of peace fills my heart
To know you created all of this, beauty beyond compare.
You made the day, the hour and minute to be so perfect.
Thank you, Lord!!
WAYNE BROOKS
October 7, 2008
My Father Is Always Near
Father, when I think of all the wondrous things
You have done for me,
All the times I felt I could not go on,
And then, You were there, I could see.
I felt Your presence there to lift me up,
To help me on my way
To reassure me that You were near
And would listen to all I had to say.
Never could there be a friend,
Never one so dear as You,
I sat there and said a prayer,
That is all I had to do.
You heard my every want
You listened without a word
Then patiently You answered me
My every word was heard.
Sometimes it is not right away,
You answer what I ask
But soon You're there to help me
And my problems all are passed.
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