Paul Douglas “Doug” Long, 72, a resident of Hendricks, passed from this life Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins.
Doug was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1946 in Jenningston, a son of the late Paul Bunyon Long and Alma Waybright Long. On May 1, 1986 in Parsons, he was married to the former Gladys Virginia “Bunny” Mason, who survives.
Also left to cherish Doug’s memory are two sons, Jerry Lynn Mason and wife, Amanda of Clayton, OH and Eric David Mason and wife, Christy of Hambleton, five grandchildren, Tyler David Mason, Riley William Mason, Stella Elizabeth Mason, Keira Ruth Mason, and Sara Ashley Mason, three brothers, Frank W. Long, Robert W. “Bill” Long, both of Parsons and Dennis “Denny” Long of Clover Run, four sisters, Ruby Huffman of Dry Fork, Judy Long of California, Trudy Helmick and husband Rusty of Hambleton and Nancy Weitzel of OH., and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are three brothers, Boyd, Steve, and Lee Long and one sister, Pauline Grace Long Helmick Carr.
Doug attended Hamrick School and had worked in sanitation and for Kingsford. He worked for thirty-four years for Hinchcliff Lumber having retired as a planer operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved his animals especially his pup, Cody. He was always willing to help people and he deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Riverview Chapel.
A visitation was held at the Hostetler Funeral Home on Sunday, from 6 until 8 p.m. A funeral service was held from the funeral home chapel on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11a.m. Rev. James Snyder officiate∂, and interment followed at Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons. The Hostetler Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements for Paul Douglas “Doug” Long. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hostetlerfuneralhome.com.
