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John Long Obituary

LONG, John, 59, of Land O' Lakes, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005, while on vacation with his wife, Marsha, in Montana. Dr. Long was born in Wauchula and moved to Pasco County from Tampa in 1976. He is a member of First United Methodist Church of Land O' Lakes, retired superintendent of Pasco County Schools and state representative from 1986 to 1994. After his retirement he, along with his wife, obtained his real estate license. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; two daughters, Jennifer Long of New York City and Jessica Long of Land O' Lakes; sister, Carolyn Stephan of Jupiter; and cousin, Sue Willis of Winter Haven. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or you can make donations in his memory to the Dr. John Long Scholarship Fund. LOYLESS FUNERAL HOME Land O' Lakes/Lutz Chapel (813) 996-6610

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Published by TBO.com on Oct. 29, 2005.

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