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Mark Long Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 13, 2022.

Mark A. Long, age 91 of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away at home on December 7, 2022.

He was born to Walter C. and Fanny L. Long on March 10, 1931, in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania.

On August 4, 1951, Mark married high school sweetheart Betty C. Long also of Mt. Morris.

Mark and Betty moved west to the Roseburg area in 1960 where they remained and raised four children.

Mark was guided by his faith in Christ and was known by many for his kindness, generosity and genuine compassion towards people regardless of their situation in life.

His greatest earthly accomplishment, however, was his lasting dedication and devotion to his beloved Betty and family. His ability to make time to provide thoughtful advice or just be a shoulder to cry on to any family member or friend in need will be truly missed.

Mark was a Korean war veteran and one of seven brothers who also served in the military (four in WWII and three in the Korean war).

Mark is survived by sons Robert Long and wife Mary of Roseburg, Douglas Long and wife Sherrie of Myrtle Creek, daughter Sharon Long Ford and husband Kevin Ford of Anchorage, Alaska and sister Mary Louise Howard of Winchester, VA. He was the very proud grandfather of six grandchildren Mark, Shawn, Rachelle, Anna, Sarai and Jared as well as twelve great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

Mark is predeceased by wife Betty Long, daughter Betty Long Unruh of Roseburg and granddaughter Anna Long Trivett of Corvallis, OR.

With family and military brothers in attendance, Mark will be laid to rest with military honors at the Roseburg National Cemetery on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 1PM.

Roseburg National Cemetery is located at 1770 W. Harvard Avenue, Roseburg. OR., 97470.

A celebration of life memorial will be held for his many friends and brothers and sisters in Christ at Garden Valley Christian Assembly on Friday December 30, 1:00pm.

Garden Valley Christian Assembly Church is located at 3047 Garden Valley Road, Roseburg, OR 97471

Funeral arrangements made by Taylor's Family Mortuary, Winston, OR.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the many worthy charities assisting veterans and their families.

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Danny Long

January 5, 2023

I remember many summers in PA when Uncle Mark was in town, how we would get together and play gospel music for hours. Many are the services we played at Mt. Morris Assembly of God where we would have 4 to 5 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2-3 accordions. Being Uncle Marks father started the church, they´d let us have the evening service. We very much appreciated that. Uncle Mark was always upbeat, jovial, and had a quick wit. Always a pleasure to be around. I was fortunate enough to be at Uncle Marks home in Oregon 2 times and it was a very fun and memorable experience. He now has taken his final journey where many a loved one awaits. Tell everyone hello and we´ll see you all soon.
Love and condolences to the family.