John A. Long, 85, Native of Bolivar who also resided Seward and New Florence went to be with the Lord March 18, 2021 at home.  Born January 12, 1936 in Bolivar the son of late John T. and Regina M. (Lysinger) Long.  Also preceded in death by his wife Annelise (Zinbaer) Long, grandson Zachary Long, brothers William Long who was KIA in Korea, and Ray Long and sisters Grace Long, Annajane Boone, and Kathleen Allen.

Survived by sons Bobby Long, Kathleen, GA; and Russell Long and wife Debra, Colorado Springs, Colo; grandchildren Christopher and Michelle Long; also numerous foster children over a 20 year period.

John was a retired Army combat veteran of Vietnam War, member of Oak Grove Church of Christ who enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially Elk hunting.

Friends received 2-4 pm Friday March 26, 2021 and 9 am till time of service 10 am Saturday March 27, 2021 (please note time change) at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh with Charles Burd, Jr., officiating.  Interment with military honors at Armagh Cemetery.