James Rodney Long entered into eternal rest at the age of 74 on March 25, 2023. He was born in Carlsbad, NM on May 7, 1948, and was raised by his father, Earl Long, and grandparents David and Hattie Long.
James married the love of his life, Cynthia, and together they had two children, Melissa and Dallas. He was a Truck Driver his whole career and enjoyed being out on the open roads. He and Cynthia also traveled throughout the United States and outside the country numerous times. Some of their favorite places to visit was the Red River in New Mexico and the Caribbean’s. James was also very artistic and enjoyed drawing and painting. He made sure to spread laughs by sharing jokes, if he liked you he was joking with you. James was a hardcore Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved animals, especially dogs, and he had a very tight bond with his fur babies. His most memorable times were spent with his loving family, whom will sorely miss him.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Coslett and Earl Long; his biological father, Max Julian; and his grandparents, David and Hattie Long. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cynthia Long; children, Melissa Campbell and husband Cullen of Lubbock, TX, and Dallas Long of Wolfforth, TX; grandchildren, Blake and Nicole Campbell; siblings: David Long and wife Weslyn, Linda Williams, Michelle Kerr and husband Jim; and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family invites you to celebrate his life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 with a 2pm service in Resthaven Funeral Home Abbey Chapel. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. For online tributes and shared memories please visit: www.ResthavenFuneralHome.com
