Loman W. Long, 89, of Piggott died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at Murphy Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on March 10, 1915, the son of the late Charlie and Ivy Corn Long.

He was married to Margaret Gibson, she preceded him in death on May 29, 1991. He then married Myrtle Blue.

He was preceded in death by one grandson; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Long of Piggott; five children, Phyliss Hawkins of Monroe Center, Ill., Joan Hurd, Thomas Long, Janet Gibbs and Gene Long, all of Rockford, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie McVay and Virginia Emichbuger both of Kentucky; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date in Rockford, Ill. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.