Bruce Long, son of Thomas and Martha (Bigby) Long was born June 9, 1922 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, and departed this life on December 2, 2008 in Westville, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 22 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister; Ruby Eaton, 2 brothers; Luther Long, Jewel Code Long, 4 half brothers; John and Frank Russell, Enoch and Bill Russell.
He is survived by a very loving family that includes his wife of 55 years; Mary Long of the home in Westville, OK, his children; Johnnie Long of Westville, OK, Bobby Long of Westville, OK, Carl Long and wife Denae of Westville OK, Shirley Kindle and husband Edward of Westville, OK, Charles Long and wife Sonya of Westville, OK, Randy Long and wife Pat of Stilwell, OK, grandchildren; John Long of Westville, OK, Renae Unger Blossom of Westville, OK, Kindra Long Drummond of Westville, OK, Jason Long, Jesse Long, Aaron and Ashley Kindle, great grandchildren; Destiny Blossom, Dylan Long, Brooklyn Blossom, Kody Long, Keya Blossom, Jacob Drummond, Zoie Drummond, Jayci Long, all of Westville, OK, and 1 sister; Pauline Sawney of Stilwell, OK. A host of relatives and many friends also survive him.
