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David Long Obituary
David Andrew Long Sr., 94, Kokomo, passed to his heavenly home at 3:20 am Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehab Center in Marion. He was born November 20, 1929, the son of the late Everett & Gertrude (Brooke) Long. On September 17, 1950, he married Mary Ann (Hodson) Long at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Hemlock, IN, who preceded him in death on January 21, 2013.
David was a 1947 graduate of Union High School. He graduated from Asbury College in 1951 and then Butler University with a Master's degree in administration. David taught 35 years at Swayzee School Corporation, Windfall School District, Union Township School; where he also served as Principal, and Eastern Howard School Corporation in Greentown, IN.
In addition to teaching, he was a member of Christion Life Fellowship, Gideons Internation, and Wycliffe Associates (JAARS). In his retirement years, he farmed organically. He spent 7 years with his wife in Peru, South America, serving as missionary teachers with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and 11 years at JAARS in Waxhaw, NC; which includes a few years with SIL in Dallas, TX, serving as a museum host.
David is survived by his children, Beth (Matt) Seawell, David (Cindy) Long Jr., and Rachel (Brent) Lewis; grandchildren, Cami (Mark) Thomas, Cristina (Brad) Boyer, Adam (Lisa) Long, Cheryl (Darren) Miracle, Cara (Aaron) Tarrh, Brandon (Amber) Lewis, Tyler (Tara) Lewis, and Roy (Steph) Hufford; and 24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Mary Ann, David was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Ruth Putney.
A funeral service will take place at 10 am Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Christian Life Fellowship, 1009 Holiday Drive, Greentown, with Pastors Gary Hoover, Dr. Logan Sparling, and Missionary Bob McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and 9-10 am Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, or Wycliffe Associates (JAARS) in David's memory.
The funeral service will be available to view via webcast at the start of the service on Thursday. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.
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Phil Baer, Wycliffe/JAARS member
November 13, 2024
David Long was dedicated to the Lord Jesus. You could tell by what he said and did. Marilyn, my wife, worked with him in the JAARS/Wycliffe museum where he volunteered each summer. We enjoyed many meals with him.
He had a ready smile and always had a story to tell or a joke to share. He was one of the finest men I knew. He had many friends from his time of service in Peru.
I know he is in heaven because he believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. He made every effort to serve Jesus. I wish he would have had one more summer here in Waxhaw. I miss him and always will.
Bill Mayes
November 13, 2024
Dorie and I have many fond memories of David. He served the JAARS community in the Alphabet Museum. Also he was a valued friend who believed in the power of prayer and advocated for it in our prayer meetings. He believed strong in following the Lord Jesus and spreading the gospel through the translation of the Holy Bible.
Myra Lynn Reeder
November 9, 2024
It was my honor to get to know your dad David while at Colonial Oaks as I worked in Activities. He was a sweet man who obviously loved his family.
I was warmed to see the love he was shown by his family.
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time.
Lynn Reeder
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