Donald B Long Obituary
The passing of Donald B Long of Big Spring, Texas occurred on October 27, 2026. Donald, born on November 20, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald B Long to show support.
Donald touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Donald’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Shirley Ann Newton Long; parents: Elbert Henry Long and Mildred Louise Broughton Long Denton; sons: Jimmie (Carrla Long) and Rickie (Stacey Long); uncle and aunt: JW (Buster) Broughton and Theda Broughton; brothers-in-law: Harrell Newton, Marion Newton Jr., and Lonnie Lee Newton; sisters-in-law: Darlene Newton, Sherry Newton, Diana Newton, Mohohn Holly Long, and Gail Newton; brother: Elbert Milton Long; father and mother-in-law: Emsey (Pug) Marion Newton and Chloie Lee Newton; daughter-in-law: Tamela Kay Long; grandchildren: Brad Long, Amber (Beau Chapman), Kyle (Rachel Long), Courtney (Bryce Samsel), Brittney Pinkerton, Chase (Linsey Pinkerton), Austin (Brooke League), Caleb (Caroline Long), Hunter League, Cameron (Amanda Long), and Caegan (Vanessa Long); granddaughter: Tiffany Ashley Long; great-grandchildren: Rylee, Creigan, and Bryer Samsel, Kadence and Sloan Chapman, Caden, Riley, Avery, Parker, Harrison, Houston, Katherine, Henry, Elizabeth, Holland, and Silas Long, Leah, Eden, Abigail, Luke, and Hannah Pinkerton, and Kit League; other: David Nowell, Scott Kirkland, Ted Phillips, Roy Fish, and Robert Moore; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Viewing will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home - BIG Spring (906 S Gregg St, Big Spring, TX 79720). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Baptist Church (1701 E FM700, Big Spring, TX 79720). A burial will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at the Trinity Memorial Park (6900 US-87, Big Spring, TX 79720).
Donations in lieu of flowers to: Hope Institute https://hopeforovc.org or Trinity Baptist Church (Missions) Big Spring, TX https://tbcbigspring.com.
