Herbert Long, 83 of Texarkana, AR passed away on Saturday April 10, 2021,He was born on December 27, 1937 in Old Boston, TX to Bolen and Alice Long. He was a lifetime resident of Miller County in Texarkana. He retired after 20 plus years as a driver for Burham Pharr Hardware. He and his wife, Margie were members of Glory Barn Church in Hot Springs, AR.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Jan Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margie Long, 2 stepchildren, Al George Gideon and his wife Pam and Diane Bell, his brothers, Jobie Long and his wife Pat, Carl Long and his wife Martha and John Long and his wife Lela, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Uncle Herb was also a favorite uncle to multitude of nieces and nephews.
Herbert was never one to be idle and loved to visit with extented family whenever he could.
Family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at East Funeral Home-Downtown with funeral service at 2pm with Pastor Jess Gideon of Glory Barn Church, Hot Springs, AR officiating.
Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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