John David Long

DALTON – David Long, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018.

Born on July 6, 1957 in Mansfield, OH to the late Rev. John R. and Helen (Boes) Long, he was a life resident of Dalton. David was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Marshallville and was also an honorary member of the Dalton Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow.

Preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Boes, he is survived by his aunt, Naomi Long of Kissimmee, FL, niece, Erin Anderson of Columbus, OH, and nephews, Joe Kerner of Charleston, SC, Michael Kerner of Plano, TX, and many special friends.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 7404 Coal Bank Rd., Marshallville, OH, 44645, with Pastor Lucas Merritt, officiating.  Burial will be at St. Michaels Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 29 E. Main St., Dalton, OH, 44618.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics Ohio, 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-828-2536)

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