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Stephen Long Obituary
Graveside services for the family will be held in Greenwood, MS, his boyhood home. A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Orleans.
Stephen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Long of Brandon was a kind and gentle man who loved music and the arts, was born January 25, 1952. The family later moved to Jackson in 1964. After graduation from Callaway High School with honors, he was awarded a scholarship to Tulane University in New Orleans. After attending college he made his home in New Orleans where he was a well known musician. His friends will miss his magical touch on the piano.
In addition to his parents, Stephen leaves behind a sister, Diane Marie Wann; niece, Lisa Marie Pike (Scott); a 2 year old great-niece, Isabelle Marie Pike; uncle, John Marzullo (Joyce); great-aunt, Josephine Wealer; and extended family.
Special thanks to a loyal friend who was always a source of much encouragement and understanding.
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Martha Ueltschey
May 24, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Long and Diane,
I have just learned of Stephen's death. I am so saddened at this terrible loss. I have such fond memories of our times together in Greenwood when we were children.
Stephen leaves a great void in your hearts, but his music will play on in your memories forever.
May God bring you comfort and peace. Love, Martha Louise Malouf Ueltschey
Rustie LaRoux
May 19, 2009
I just got the news today(may 18 2009 ) . I wish to express my dearest sympathies to the entire Long family,I was very close to steve,I will miss him deeply,we had our fall outs but we were the closest of friends.If anybody in the family needs to contact me,please feel free to do so, My phone is 504-913-1758. wk. 504-948-6288. May God Bless Steve. Miss Grace ,LLoyd and Diane. love to all. Sincerly Miss Rustie LaRoux
Ray Jost
May 18, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son, Stephen. Diane was a classmate of mine at St. Joe and Callaway. We will be saying prayers for your entire family that the Lord will grant you comfort and peace.
Billy Brooks
May 18, 2009
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Mary Frank Hitchins
May 17, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your son. Your aunt Marie was a dear friend of mine and godmother to my daughter, Jan, who was a classmate of your daughter Diane. Our husbands roomed together at Kelly's Boarding House in Greenwood after World War II. Such old but special memories.
You and your sweet family are in our prayers.
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