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Larry George Long

North Platte, Nebraska

Aug 30, 1940 – Dec 5, 2023

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August 30, 1940
DIED
December 5, 2023
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North Platte, Nebraska

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Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte Obituary

Larry George Long, passed away at Centennial Park Retirement Village at the age of 83, on December 5, 2023.  The son of George and Wilma (Wilson) Long, he was born on August 30, 1940, in North Platte.


Larry grew up with three things running through his veins: horses, ranching, and rodeo.  From a very young age, he was riding horses, and by his teenage years, he was competing as a calf roper, steer wrestler, and team roper.  Larry graduated from North Platte High School in 1958 and continued working with his dad on the ranch.  On October 2, 1960, he was wed to Mary Ann Gordon and the couple had a son, Doug.  


Larry was involved in the Nebraska State Rodeo Association, serving as association president for two terms.  In the early 1970’s, he became a member of the Rodeo Cowboys Association, known today as the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association.  Larry also competed at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo several times.  After his rodeo career ended in the 90’s, he became a member of the committee.  In 1996, Larry was selected as the Trail Boss Award winner for the Buffalo Bill Rodeo; the same award that his dad and great-uncle had received 22 years earlier.


With an extensive history and passion for rodeo, Larry’s greatest achievement was his family.  He loved his wife, son, and grandchildren immensely and was proud of the family he had helped to create.  


Those left to cherish Larry’s memory include his son, Doug (Bonnie) Long of North Platte; granddaughter, Amanda Miller; great grandson, Christopher Miller; other family and friends.


Along with his wife, Mary Ann, Larry is preceded in death by his parents.


Memorials are suggested to the NebraskaLand Days Foundation to benefit the Rodeo Committee and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.


Book signing will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 12 PM to 7 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  A committal service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Ned Cooper as officiant.


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Doug will always remember dad and mom coming up to `the little house´ to play cards. And your mom helping me with knitting. Lol. And of course "Hood" cattle always staying overnight at Longs till the last drive home. Thank you I´m sure our parents are up in heaven playing cards

We send our condolences and may you feel the love from our Father in heaven and your family and friends. We got to know your dad at Centennial Park when we would go and visit family and friends and your dad got to be a good friend. We always enjoyed visiting with him about days gone by and it was always a pleasure to see him and visit. Rest in paradise Larry!

We were saddened to hear of Larry’s passing! He will be greatly missed not only by the community of North Platte, but the Rodeo community and Nebraskaland Days as well! Our condolences go out to his family and all who will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God’s Blessings! With deepest sympathy ✝

My sincere sympathy.

Sorry for your loss

Your dad and mom we're the sweetest couple with hearts of gold enjoyed knowing them both from court house rodeo