Rogers Co. Obit for: Edward D. Long Sr.

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1/04/2003

Edward D. Long Sr.

Longtime Claremore resident Edward D. Long Sr. died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at 
his home at the age of 63.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002 at First Baptist 
Church, Claremore. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakhaven Memorial 
Gardens under the direction of Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service. 
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1-8 p.m. on Thursday.

The son of Ed A. and Delta Dean Peters-Long was born Feb. 7, 1939 in McAlester. 

After graduating from Oklahoma State University, Ed married Ginger Kay Swilling 
on March 24, 1963, in McAlester. 

Ed served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War 
and flew the 1,000th mission over Vietnam.

He was the assistant city manager for McAlester and city manager for Durant 
before starting his career with State Farm Insurance. 

He was with State Farm Insurance for 29 years as a manager and agent. 

Ed has been a resident of Claremore for 22 years. 

He was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and 
Sunday school teacher and began the children's church. He was a past member 
of the Lion's Club. Ed was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing and spending 
time with his grandchildren.


Ed is survived by his wife, Ginger of the home; sons: Edward D. Long Jr. and 
wife, Laura, and Bruce P. Long and wife, Dawn; parents, Ed A. and Delta Long; 
and seven grandchildren, Ashley, Sheridan, Maverick, Garrison, Bryson, Madison 
and Andersen Long, all of Claremore.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gene Long.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hilldale Baptist Children's Church 
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