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Rickey Long, Sr.

Rickey Leroy Long, Sr., 68, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on October 14, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 27, 1947 in Kennett, Missouri to Roy and Nina Dawson Long. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a “gentle man” with a kind heart. He loved riding motorcycles and was proud of his antique Schwinn bicycle. He also enjoyed fishing and watching old westerns and was a big fan of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Survivors include; his mother: Nina Long of Branson, Missouri; three children: Rickey Long, Jr. of Prescott Valley, Arizona, Randy Long of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Amber Long-Daniels of Arkansas; six sisters: Linda, Rita, Pam, Betsy, Peggy, and Prissy; one brother: Dennis Long; two grandchildren: Dakota Long and Aubrey Miller; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Roy Long; one brother: Leon Long; and one sister: Sarah Long-Andrews. The family has requested private services.

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  1. Rosemarie Oberholzer, says
    November 20, 2017

    You will always be in my heart, I'm glad that you were a part of my life! R.I.P. my friend

  2. Edgar Miller, says
    October 19, 2016

    Glad I got to visit with Rick and his sister. Rita during his recent hospital stay. He will be missed.

  3. Brett Turner, says
    October 18, 2016

    You tought me more than you realized. Best uncle/father a person could ask for. I'll always remember our last lunch together, just the two of us. You told me how proud you were of your children and grandchild and how proud you were of me. Gave me inspiration. Love you uncle Rick.

  4. Rita Tolkefson, says
    October 17, 2016

    I'll miss you. Love goes out for your children,and family and friend

  5. Betty Gail Jones, says
    October 17, 2016

    Mickey will be so sad to here of Rickey'/s passing. We are in Nepal and Mickey will be unreachable for a couple of days. God bless you all and know you are prayed for.

  6. Nina Long, says
    October 17, 2016

    Rickey Long , was my second child , my he enjoy seeing his dad , and Leon , His Brother and his Sister Sarah , may he rest in peace , Love from your Mother

  7. Pamela Jones, says
    October 16, 2016

    MY Brother will be missed very much but never forgotten , Love you

  8. Sherry Long, says
    October 16, 2016

    RICK HAS BEEN AN AMAZING FRIEND & BRO-IN-LAW TO ME FOR 46 YEARS AS OF TOMORROW. HE STOOD BESIDE ME DURING THE ILLNESS & LOSS OF HIS BROTHER.WE SHARED SO MUCH OVER THE YEARS...I DEPENDED ON HIM FOR HIS STRENGTH & GUIDANCE & COMPASSION. OVER THE YEARS RICK BECAME A PART OF GREENE CO.SENIOR B.E.E.S.-HIS SMILE & LAUGHTER WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO ALL OF THE SENIORS & STAFF.OUR SUNDAY MORNINGS WERE SHARED WITH FLEA MARKETS THEN COFFEE & DONUTS!THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO LOVED RICK AS MUCH AS I DID.........

  9. Nellie Sanders, says
    October 16, 2016

    RIP Rick You will always be remembered.

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