Christopher Wayne Long
1969 - 2016
Christopher Wayne Long
1969 - 2016
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BORN
1969
DIED
2016
Christopher Long Obituary
CHATHAM, IL - Christopher Wayne Long, 47, of Chatham, formerly of San Mateo, Calif., passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, near Glenarm from a motorcycle accident.
He was born May 28, 1969, in Germany to Terry Wayne and Nancy Lewis Long.
He served his county in the U.S. Army.
He married Patricia Ann Finn on Aug. 26, 1995, in Groveland, Calif.
He worked at Bunn-O-Matic as a quality technician for several years.
He enjoyed riding horses with his family, 4-wheeling with his boys and friends and riding his motorcycle with the Roughnecks Motorcycle Club of Springfield.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 22 years, Patty; sons, Gunnar Long of Chatham and Cody Long (girlfriend, Zoey Whitman) of Broomfield, Colo.; parents, Terry Long of Springfield and Nancy (David) Burkhart of Chatham; mother-in-law, Marilyn Finn of Chatham; sister, Tina (Omar) Lewis-Fields of Denver, Ga.; brothers, Sam (Hailey) Long of Chatham and Joe (Kayla) Long; grandparents, Kay and Lou Randall of Franklin, Ill.; aunt, Marie Long of Franklin; several nieces and nephews including William Long of Chatham and Michelle Burgard of Chatham; sister-in-law, Sue (Rick) Burgard of Fontana, Calif.; several cousins including Jeremy Long of Taylorville and Ralph (Cristy) Long of Chatham; and pet companion, Tater.
Cremation rites will be accorded before services by Cremation Services of Central Illinois in Chatham.
His family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629 at a casual Remembrance Reception in which stories will be shared and memories embraced.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The American Lung Association of Illinois, 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL 62711, or www.lung.org
Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham is serving the Long family. Please visit www.staabpolk.com to offer your condolences.
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BILLIE Kopatz
August 29, 2025
Thoughts, Love and prayers for you and your family Nancy!
James Wolford
September 8, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Toni Parks
September 7, 2016
Rest in peace.....
Karyn Geddes
September 7, 2016
I am so sorry for you loss Patty, Gunnar and Cody. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Rich Teeter
September 7, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to Patty, Marilyn and Family. I am very sad to hear of Chris's passing. Chris was a really great guy and will be deeply missed. Just from the little bit that I know him, I'm sure you have plenty of happy memories to share and hopefully comfort you over time.
Rufus & Arzulia Fields
September 7, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow. Memories serve to bring us moments of joy and reflect upon all the great times shared. Share those great memories often and love each other with all your might.
priscilla winchell
September 6, 2016
Dear Nancy, Patty and Family, I am so sad to hear of Christopher's passing. He was always such a nice guy and still so young. May you find comfort in each other at this difficult time. Love always and Sympathy, Priscilla Winchell
Jeff Winchell
September 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, Chris was a great guy ..RIP
September 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Kathy Everett
September 5, 2016
I'm very saddened to hear of Chris's passing. He was a very sweet and kind man! He is in heaven now but will be very much missed! My condolence to his wife and his family! Sorry for your loss! Hugs!
Springfield RMC Prez. Mike "Grinder" Moore
September 5, 2016
On Sept 3rd The Roughnecks MC Family lost a true friend and brother too soon! Our brother Chris will forever ride with each member of the Roughnecks MC and will never be forgotten!! We will take the ride from here brother!! RFFR 18
Marty and Billie Kopatz
September 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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