Dr. Kermit Long

I heard Dr. Long preach at St, Paul UMC in Abilene, Texas around 1968. I was moved by his sermons and his spirit. He also preached at McMurry College, where I was a student, and when he saw me he called me by name. That impressed me. I have been a Methodist minister now for 53 years.

I used to maintain office equipment for a church that Dr. Long. Once he made it a point to encourage me when I needed it most. Almost 30 years later, I can feel Christ's love through him.

Dear Helen, Kerm Jr., Peggy, and family,
Before there is no longer an opportunity to add anything more, I wanted to let you know that it was really a great privilege for Richard, Marissa, me and our other family members to know Kermit Long as a pastor and friend. Richard's and his friendship was meaningful beyond words to Richard, I know, and to Kermit as well, I think. Some of my great pain in losing Richard on Christmas Eve of 2007 is starting to lessen, and I am deeply grateful...

My mother, Inez Raifsnider Lutz, graduated from York with Kermit and just loved him to death. I grew up hearing about him and not until a reunion about five years ago did I get to meet him. I am so glad I did. I just told her...she said she had been thinking about him and should have called. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Alabama Area Council of Community and Independent Churches Women Christian Fellowship send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of bereavement.Peace God leave with you, His peace He give unto you: not as the world giveth.Let not your heart be troubled, niether let it be afraid.Father,we pray that Helen and her family find geart consolation in knowing You are with them.Amen Rev Julia Powe,WCF,President

Helen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember you and Kermit when Mother and I were out in 1962. This is from the Northumberland, PA Troxell's. I was Fred's son and Freddie's brother.
Our condolences to your family.
Donald Troxell
Northumberland, PA

Helen and family, our sincere condolences in your time of loss. Kermit will be deeply missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to have known him. He was a wonderful person and great friend. God Bless. Tom Moclair, Michele & Roger Playter (Kahshe Lake, Ontario)

Helen and Family: While Kahshe will miss his cheery wave, fond hello and indomitable spirit, we are all richer for having known Kermit.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.