Roy C. Long, 79, of St. Louis, formerly of Sullivan, MO, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis.
Roy Charles was born on February 12, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, the son of James Jr. and Theola (Roewe) Long. He grew up and attended school in the Ferguson School District before entering the US Navy as a young man. While in the service, he married Dorothy Roosman on September 2, 1958 in Charleston, SC. To this union were born two children: Dale and Brenda. After serving our country, they moved back to Dellwood, MO to raise their family. Roy worked many years for the Universal Match Company and then eventually Lincoln Engineering before retiring in 2003. Dorothy passed away in 2007.
Roy had a great love for being around the water. He loved boating along with fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his son, Dale Long of St. Louis; his daughter, Brenda Casey (and husband, Kevin) of Ferguson, MO; a brother, Ralph and Frances Long of Sullivan; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and his parents.
Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Sullivan with Father Paul Telken celebrating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Sullivan.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Hutchens Mortuary of Florissant, MO and then continued from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Memorial contributions may be made the American Foundation for the Blind (www.afb.org).
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, MO.