Michael Landis Long

1962 - 2021

MICHAEL LANDIS LONG

June 6, 1962 June 18, 2021

Michael Landis Long, aka Baby Mike, aka Tiny, was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and uncle. He went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021 at age 59 after a months-long battle with COVID.

Michael Landis was born on June 6, 1962 in Bakersfield, California to Larry Randall Long and Gloria Jean Smith Long. Michael was a wonderful big brother to three siblings. He loved playing practical jokes on the neighbors as a child, which constantly got him into trouble. Even as a boy, he loved helping people. He joined the Cub Scouts, then became a Boy Scout. He loved building pinewood derby cars and would help others build theirs. His cars usually won.

His love of building things with others led him to serve in the Armed Forces from 1980 - 1983. Michael loved God, loved his family, and loved to serve others. His servant heart led him to join HOG and the Bakersfield chapter of Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ in 2006, which soon became one of his greatest passions. It is also where he received the moniker Tiny. He proudly served as Black Sheep chapter President from 2012 through 2020, when he retired from the position of President to become chapter Treasurer. Tiny never met a stranger, and he met a new friend everywhere he went. His ministry was helping others and showing them the love of Jesus Christ through his kindness and generosity. His greatest pleasure was the privilege to share God's love and to pray for or with others, whether they were family, lifelong friends, or someone he had just met. Although others called him Tiny, they will remember him due to his big personality and the unmistakable mark he left everywhere he went.

Michael was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Ann Long; his children and their spouses: Joshua Long, Landis Long, Jonah Long, Christa and Casey McCurdy, and Brandon and Brandelyn Turner; his grandchildren: Evan Long, Maci Long, Tristan Turner, Ruby McCurdy, Reid McCurdy, Lena McCurdy, and Remy Long; his sister: Randie Judkins (Donovan); and his brothers: Randall Long and Nicholas Long(Maria).

Services will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021. There will be a Memorial immediately following at Bakersfield First Assembly of God on California Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teen Challenge of Southern California or Bakersfield Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ in Michael's honor.

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