Donald Wayne "Donnie" Long

Donald Wayne "Donnie" Long obituary

Donald Wayne "Donnie" Long

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Donald Long Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bates-Rolf Funeral Home - New Boston on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Donnie Long, age 87 of Texarkana, Texas passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Long was born November 6, 1937 in Maud, Texas to Joe and Ludie Mae Long. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 57 years, Barbara Long and brothers David Long, James Raymond Long, Billy Long, Frank Long and Fred Long.

He is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Marty and Martha Long of Texarkana, Texas, Kevin and Mitsi Long of Texarkana, Texas, one daughter and son in law, Donna and Charles Adams of Texarkana, Texas, four grandchildren, Clint Long, Spencer Long, Nicholas Long, Brooke and Jake Benefiel, two sisters, Mary Alice Bradshaw and Kay Lewis plus a number of other relatives and friends

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 1, 2025 in the Bates Rolf Funeral Home Chapel, New Boston with Bro. Randy Shepard officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Rock Hill Cemetery, Maud, Texas under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas

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Alex Hopper

August 29, 2025

Good neighbor for years an a good man. Condolences an prayers for peace of heart an mind for strength an wisdom during this time of reflection humbly we pray in Jesus Christ's holy name Amen

Bill Wilkinson

August 29, 2025

I´m going to miss the immaculate yard, and constant mowing, keeping it all pristine.
And the friendly waive every day.

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