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Donald LONG Obituary

LONG, Donald A. Mr. Donald A. Long of Fairburn, GA and Jackson, WY passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was retired from Delta Airlines where he flew for 32 years ending his career in 1996 as an international Senior Captain. He graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1958. He attended UCLA on a full basketball scholarship, where he played basketball for Coach John Wooden. Prior to joining Delta Airlines in 1964, he was an architect for the town of Roswell, N.M. and later flew for the Head of Security for the President of Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elser Long of Fairburn, GA and Jackson, WY; children, Donald A. Long, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Austin, TX; Cynthia L. West of McKinney, TX; Robert A. Long and his wife Shellie of Dickinson, TX; step-sons, Robert A. Grogan and his wife Kimberly of Senoia; Andrew D. Conway of Jackson, WY; grandchildren, Robert A. Long, Jr.; Tyler A. Long; Krista M. Long; Audra Spring; Christopher Spring; Victoria Jo Long; step-granddaughters, Emily Anne Grogan and Abbygale Glenn Grogan and great granddaughter, Natalia Long. A memorial service for Mr. Long will be held at a later date. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 6, 2015.

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youngest son

August 29, 2016

im lost love you miss long talks on phone rob

August 29, 2016

love you dad miss the time on the phone nobody really to fill that void lost?

Jim Crookston

December 20, 2015

I have fond memories flying with Don over the years. He was an inspiration for my daughter to become an architect. It says a lot that I never knew he played basketball for John Wooden. So sorry for your loss.

Scott Nickell

December 16, 2015

Don was my best friend and I will always have great memories of hanging out in Jackson Hole with him. Someone had to take up his time after he retired and I'm just glad it was me. His visits at the gallery made the slow winter days fly. We had some great trips to Arizona, New Mexico and art auctions in Montana. I miss him! Mary, we are so sorry. Know we are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayer.

December 9, 2015

Mary Elser, Don & I were classmates at Delta. We spent many an hour together in class back in 1964 and in the crew lounge until our retirement in 1996. So sorry for your loss.

Jim Sibley
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December 8, 2015

I Love you Dad. I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life.

The Staff of Parrott Funeral Home

December 6, 2015

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