It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merl Wayne Long (Center Point, Louisiana), born in Rector, Arkansas, who passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Woodrow Long and Wanda Duran Long; his siblings, Jimmy Long, Carl Long and Patricia Long; his sister-in-law Linda Long; and his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Long, Kayla Long, Kyle Ogarrd and Rodney Wiley.

He is survived by : his wife Elsie Cole Long; his son Eric Wayne Long (Marisa); his grandchildren, Lauren Long Liberatore (Tristin), Summer Long and Tony Long; his great grandchild Harper Liberatore; his siblings, Kenneth Long (Shirley), Glenn Long (Darlene), Gary Long, Ricky Long and Tina Ogarrd (Mike); and his sister-in-law Connie Long.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations in memory of Merl be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 794 W. Bryant Red., Centerpoint, LA. 71323.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes