Darrell Wayne Long
1976 - 2014
Darrell Wayne Long
1976 - 2014
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Darrell Long Obituary
Born July 19, 1976 in Greencastle, he was the son of Ricky R. Long Sr. and Cindy S.(Grimes) Morris and was a graduate of Greencastle High School "Class of 1995"
Darrell worked at C&D Lawn Service for several years. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Greencastle.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy S. Morris; father, Ricky R. Long Sr; brothers, Shawn Higgins and Ricky R. (Sara) Long Jr.; a sister, Michelle (Darrell) Icenogle; grandparents, Russell and Doris Long; half-sisters, Lisa (Joe) Beaman, Becky (Russell) Howard, and Mindy (Derrick) Ward; uncles, Hank Grimes, Wayne (Carol) Grimes, Charlie (Angel) Grimes, and Tim York; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wanda M Grimes and Frank W. Grimes, aunt, Kathy York; and stepmother, Barbara Hathaway.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 2nd at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory to the Riley Children's Hospital Cheer Guild 705 Riley Hospital Dr. Indpls., IN 46202
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Dee Keith
July 6, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know he was a beloved son and brother. Keep your memories of him close to your heart where he will forever live. My deepest sympathy and prayers.
July 5, 2014
I pray God's great mercy and love on this hurting family.Heaven is a great place to reach.Love and peace to all.Connie Dickey Freeman.
Rhonda
Rhonda Scott
July 3, 2014
R.I.P. Darrell Wayne. You will be missed.
Jim & Lara Szalkie and family
July 3, 2014
God bless Darrell Wayne's family that is left behind. He is home now with Jesus!
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Rhonda Scott
July 2, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nancy Lyon Zimmerman
July 2, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family.
Janette Beauchamp
July 2, 2014
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Loved & Missed Always!
Heather Cowart
July 1, 2014
My Sweet Cousin Darrell Wayne!
Heather Cowart
July 1, 2014
Anita Miller
July 1, 2014
Cindy....I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how devestating it must be to lose your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Anita Miller
Tammy Burgess
July 1, 2014
Cindy I am so sorry for the lose of your son. I can not imagine the pain of loosing such a wonderful young man. Darrell touched many hearts. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family. At least he is with grandpa Frank now.
Bonnie Kruse
July 1, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bonnie and Jerry Kruse
Lori Cole
July 1, 2014
You will be greatly missed you you will be remembered for your sweet personality and kind heart.
Kyla Hopkins
July 1, 2014
Darrell Wayne touched many hearts and was greatly loved he will be greatly missed but always in our hearts
July 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss Cindy and Rick. You will be in my prayers.
Violet (Ross) Alexander
Lynn Scott
July 1, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Bond
July 1, 2014
Thinking of the family at this difficult time. DW will be missed!
Jim & Joyce Green
July 1, 2014
We will miss him in the neighborhood driving his little red truck with the trailer and lawn mower. He was always friendly and seemed to always be busy doing something. Our prayers are for his family and asking for God's Comfort in this time of need.
Teresa
June 30, 2014
Just the other day I was talking about helping him learn to drive. I am very sorry for your loss!
jamie mcnulty
June 30, 2014
Darrell Wayne was a wonderful person & great cousin...He is greatly missed & forever loved.
Sara Lane
June 30, 2014
My heart is so sad. I am so very sorry for the loss of this precious life. Darrell Wayne had such a possitive outlook on life, something we could all learn from him. He will be missed.
Your old recess buddy
Mrs. Lane
Amanda Hoefle
June 30, 2014
Darrell was an amazingly sweet person. The world would be a much better place with more Darrells. My thoughts are with you all during this time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Amanda Hoefle
June 30, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a wonderful man and my family thought highly of him. You're all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Lynn Collier
June 30, 2014
RIP Darrell Wayne , you will be missed by many
Rhonda Scott
June 30, 2014
Cindy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Cowart
June 30, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bree Slade
June 30, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather & Chris Cowart
Heather Cowart
June 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Darrell Wayne is my cousin and I love him very much. He will be very much missed. Love you all.
June 30, 2014
Gonna miss ya buddy
Roy & Debbi Patterson
June 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
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