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Services for Mr. Donald W. Long will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria with Reverend Milford Walters officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Long, 77, of Alexandria passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his residence.
He graduated from Oakhill High School in 1956, and obtained his BS in Math and Industrial Arts from Northwestern State University, and a Master's degree plus 30 in Education Supervision and Administration from Northwestern State University. He used this education to impact the lives of thousands of students over twenty-five years as a teacher, assistant principal and principal at Alexandria Jr. High, and Brame Jr. High and the "old" Rosenthal Grammar School on Monroe Street. He served various Baptist Churches as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of George M. Simmons, Jr. Post 3 American Legion. After his school teaching career, he was a Real Estate appraiser for twelve years. He was a state certified real estate appraiser and an advanced candidate for membership in the American Appraisal Institute, having taken and passed all required courses for the MAI Designation. He was associated with Robert Wolf MAI appraiser for twelve years and appraised some of the largest properties in the state. He was a volunteer tutor for the Central Louisiana "Partners in Literacy". He also enjoyed many years tutoring middle school students in math from his home office. Mr. Long was a notary public for Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Mr. Long also was a volunteer member of the Board of the Rapides Parish School Employees federal credit union, for fifteen years and served one term as its president.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Laura "Lizzy" Windham Long; brother, Glenn A. Long.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Shelby S. Long; sons, Mike Long and wife, Louann; Joe Long and wife, Keri. Daughters, Pat Long Smith and husband, Brad; Bobbie Gail Long Vinson. Step-sons, Carl Darron Dunn and David Alan Dunn and wife, Shari. Step-daughter, Dianna D. Alger and husband, Billy. Sister, Irene L. Marker and husband, Bill. Sister-in-law, Ruth E. Long. Nine grandchildren, Four step-grandchildren, Four great grandchildren. Long time close friend, James T. Stewart.
Memorials may be made to Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church, 2022 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Long
dianne/john Byles
August 6, 2015
from the byles and atwood familes: we are sorry for your loss. My cousins and my husband have very fond memories of Mr. Long teaching us at Brame Jr. High. He was a very fine man and we learned by the example he set. God Bless and God Speed.
Cathi Kirk
August 3, 2015
My heart goes out to you, Shelby. I always admired Don while watching him for years working out at the gym. I know it must have been extremely hard on him some days. And yet he showed great determination and stamina. It certainly motivated and inspired me.
Karen Meredith
August 3, 2015
Ms Shelby. This is Karen Meredith, Monique's mom(me Donald's student) and I wanted to offer you my condolences on your loss. Mr. Long was a great tutor n a nice man.
The Richmonds
August 3, 2015
We will always keep special Memories of Donald in our hearts. The Richmond Cousins: Ermon,Jr. & Billie, Mary ,Dot ,Jim & Lois .God Bless you all during this sad time.
August 3, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Donald will be remembered for his many accomplishments and touching many lives. Take care. Mike & Sue Haynes
Gre and Ellen Dunn
August 3, 2015
Our sympathies and prayers are sent to you at this time. May God's love and peace surround you and give you comfort.
Love Greg and Ellen Dunn
August 3, 2015
Pat & family, our prayers are with you and we love you guys. Greg Jones & Susannah Jones
Brian Couvillion
August 2, 2015
Mike and Pat. Your father touched many lives as a great educator, mine included. I hope this finds you and your families well during this time of hardship. Keep the faith, my friends.
Percy Courville
August 2, 2015
The Long Family, please accept my most sincere condolences. I enjoyed serving with him for several years Truly a great Christian friend.
Percy Courville Matt. 11:28
August 2, 2015
Mike,
Our deepest sympathy for your Dad. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Charlie Mc
Chris Vallot
August 1, 2015
Mike I'm so sorry To hear about your dad I will keep you and your family in my prayers
David Morrison
August 1, 2015
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
BY DAVID LEE MORRISON
8/1/2015
I TELL YOU STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART
WORDS TO AND FROM YOU NEVER TO PART
GOD IS BLESSING US BEYOND ANY DEGREE
AMONG US HIS DISCIPLE WE DID SEE
I'D LIKE TO TELL THE TRUTH FROM LONG AGO
THE TRUTH CAN TO YOUR HEART BRIGHTLY SHOW
THE 1970'S IS THE TIME OF WHICH I SPEAK
ON THAT HOLY GO TO CHURCH DAY OF THE WEEK
I TO SUNDAY SCHOOL AND THERE I'D FIND
A MAN EVER SO PATIENT, DEVOTED AND KIND
IN THAT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS THAT HAD TWO
IT'S ATTENDING MEMBERS I WILL TELL TO YOU
MR. DONALD LONG THE TEACHER THERE TO BE
AND THERE WAS THE PUPIL AND THAT WAS ME
A LESSON FROM THAT CLASS I WILL SHARE
MY TEACHER SAID WE DON'T LEAVE IT THERE
HE SPOKE OFTEN OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
HE SAID THIS WAS OUR DUTY NOT OMISSION
BELIEVE UPON JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOUR TODAY
THIS HE WOULD SERIOUSLY AND OFTEN SAY
IF YOU ACCEPT JESUS AS A SAVIOUR TO THEE
YOU WILL JOIN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR WITH ME
August 1, 2015
Mrs. Shelby, Georgie and I are sorry for you and your family's loss. Donald was a very kind and considerate person.
Bill and Georgie Crump
Roy C. Carruth
August 1, 2015
I would like to tell the Long family how sorry I am for their loss, Donald and I grew up as kids together and we were friends for 72 years and he was a fine person in his life, I know the family will miss him and our prayers go out to the family. God Bless Donald in the after life, we loved him.
Donald E. "Pete" Robinson
August 1, 2015
To: Donald Long family;
Donald was my friend through Northwestern and we both became principals in Rapides. We enjoyed many laughs through all the years. He had a great sense of humor. We both retired in the Parish and I continued in Education in Texas where I remain in the school system,yet.
Best wishes to you all; May God bless and confort each of you. Donald E. "Pete" Robinson
Michael Burns
July 31, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Long was a mentor to me. He helped me in so many ways, teaching me in the Industrial Arts Department at Brame Junior High. He gave me my first job, allowing me to work at Brame's canteen and in the Summer working with him at various jobs refinishing and repairing items at schools across Rapides Parish. He taught me a work ethic that I have used throughout my career at a Louisiana State Trooper and now as a business owner. He will be sorely missed.
Katie Rougeau
July 31, 2015
Pat I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 31, 2015
Dianna, I am so sorry. My love and my prayers are with you and all the family. I love y'all. All my love Meme
Mark Painter
July 31, 2015
Mrs. Long, Mike, Pat, Joe, Bobbie, and family, I'm so sorry to see that Mr. Long has passed. May GOD bless you and keep you. May you ALL be comforted by the love and peace of GOD.
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