Funeral service for Mr. Robert “Bob” Long, 62, of Enid, Okla., will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Kelly Russell will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the funeral home. Service is under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
Bob passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 15, 2015, following a difficult battle with a rare and terminal form of brain cancer.
He was born June 26, 1952, to Mrs. Vera and Mr. Marshall Long. He was raised from early childhood by his mother, Vera, and “Dad,” Mr. Jack Cordell.
Bob spent most of his life in Enid, graduating from Enid High School in 1970. He met his wife and love of his life, Connie, while at Central State, and finally settled at VoTech in Enid to receive his computer programming certificate.
Bob began his career where he ended it at Vance Air Force Base. Starting with a night shift in October 1973, he worked his way through more than 40 years of technology and changes. That sense of commitment and pride in his work spilled over into all aspects of his life.
He was a devoted and loving husband and dad, coaching youth sports, handling repairs and remodels around the home, and traveling the state and beyond to support his children and grandchildren at all of their events. One who was always there for his family and friends with guidance, instruction and patience, he served as a deacon at First Baptist and could always be counted on to lend a hand however he could.
He leaves behind his mom, Vera; brother, Richard Long; and sister, Janice Keen and her spouse Tom; many nephews and nieces and families; daughter, Ashlee Walker and husband Bryan; son, Brandon Long and wife, Heather; and grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Lane, Lauryn, Evan and Dylan.
He was preceded in death by his “dad,” Jack Cordell, and his wife Connie.
Bob would like flowers or donations made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be given at Brown-Cummings.com.
(Submitted by family)
| Connie LONG |
Enid News and Eagle
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
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| 03-05-2013 |
| Submitted by: Ann Archer |
© Enid News and Eagle
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Funeral service for Connie Long, 61, of Enid, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Keith Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
Connie passed away peacefully while sleeping on Saturday, March 2, 2013, after a brief and courageous battle with a heart condition.
Connie was born in Hobbs, N.M., on May 26, 1951, to Robert and Bonnie Cottle
Her dad worked for Phillips Petroleum Co., meaning the family moved from oil camp to oil camp throughout New Mexico and Texas, before coming to Bradley, Okla., where she started the first grade. There, Connie was chosen Carnival Queen, along with her brother as Carnival King. And so began her lifelong affection for all things glamorous!
The family moved to Carter Nine, an oil camp near the tiny town of Shidler, Okla., when Connie was in the third grade. She lived there until graduating from high school, and was awarded a Phillips College Scholarship. She began her college career at Oklahoma State, before moving on to Tonkawa, and finally settling at Central State University in Edmond, Okla.
There, she was a member of Tri Sigma Sorority and met the love of her life, Robert Wynn Long. They married in Enid, Okla., on May 24, 1974. She first worked as a secretary at the Speech and Hearing Clinic at the State School for the Handicapped. During this time, she involved these kids in the lives of her family.
Survivors include her mom, Bonnie; brothers, Russell, Rick, and Randy Cottle and their spouses, Metha, Linda and Clarissa; many nephews and nieces and families; husband, Bob; daughter, Ashlee Walker, and son, Brandon Long, their spouses Bryan and Heather, and her grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Lane, Lauryn, Evan, and Dylan.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Robert Eugene Cottle.
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