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Richard Long

February 23, 1942 — January 11, 2020

Richard Long

Richard Edward Long, 77, of Little Rock passed away January 11, 2020.  He was born February 23, 1942 in Columbus Junction, Iowa to the late Wilbur and Evelyn (Fullerton) Long.

Richard made a career in the U.S. Military retiring as a Master Sergeant. After his retirement from the military, he sold insurance for American General, was a wholesale store owner and operated a business offering professional cleaning and lawn services. He loved the Lord and was a long-time member of the Landmark Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Margie Jones Long; children, Karen Whitney, Dick Whitney (Sue), Debra Kennedy (Dave), Andy Long (Jenny), Amy Brown (Darren), Christine Marshall (Kenneth); three siblings, Kevin Long, Phillip Long, Jennifer Long; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janice Fuller and a granddaughter, Alicia Mahara.

Visitation is at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and Funeral Service will follow at noon.  Burial with military honors will follow at Landmark Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211.

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