Lloyd Ray Long

Monday, March 9, 2015

Lloyd Ray Long, 79, of Leachville, passed from this life, Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Monette Manor Nursing Center.

The son of the late John Washington and Lillian Burt Long, he was born in Rosie, Arkansas, and had been a Leachville area resident since 1950. He was a retired farmer, having worked for Wildy Farms for over 40 years. Lloyd was a longtime member of the New Harmony Baptist Church near Manila.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Glenda McCoy Long of Leachville;

One son, Tim Long of Monette;

One daughter and son-in-law; Lisa and Michael Tyler of Lepanto;

Two brothers, Boyce Long of Manila and Otis Long of Lake City;

Three sisters, Linda Starnes of Mississippi, Virginia Collins of Pierce Town, Arkansas, and Ruby Cardet of Harrison, Arkansas; and

Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

A funeral service was held Sunday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with the Rev. John Henson officiating. Burial followed in Leachville Cemetery.

The family receives visitors Saturday evening at the funeral home.

A guest register is at www.howardfuneralservice.com.