Paul Alfred Long, 62, of Fredericktown, Missouri departed this world
peacefully from his home on May 26, 2014 at 6:05 P.M., surrounded by
his loving friends and family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 14, 1951 in Ironton Missouri to the late Quezz and Georgia Long. He leaves behind very special friends: Mike & Sharon Mell, Shaun & Betsy Mell and their daughters Lydia & Lauryn Mell, Stacy & Jaycelynn Mell, Jerra & Justin & Rachelle Mell, all of whom were honored to call him family in spirit. He is also survived by: sisters Susan (Dale) Francis, Carol (Dennis) Umfleet, Marcia (Roger) Stanfill, all of Fredericktown, Loving nephew & nieces A.J. (Jennifer) Long, Jennifer Long and Karen (Ron) Decker. Great nephews & nieces Tyler & Taylor Long and Blake & Kayley Decker and is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Alan Q. Long.
People of the community remember Paul as a longtime and loyal
employee of NAPA Auto Parts. His dedication to his job extended from
his early years when his father owned the business through the early
stages of battle with his illness and continued to be an interest in his final days. As a teenager, Paul loved basketball, baseball and bowling. He found peace in all outdoor activities and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Throughout his years, his passion for roaming the acres on the farm and spending time with all who loved him demonstrated his love of life. Paul's wishes were to be laid to rest on what he affectionately referred to as "The 35 Acres" now named Peaceful 35 Acres Hill in his honor.

Visitation; 5:00 P.M. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Follis & Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Service; 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Follis & Sons Chapel

Officiating; Bro. Joe Pogue & Bro. Dave Parmeley

Interment; T Highway