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Roy Keith Long, Jr.of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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Roy Keith Long, Jr., better known as Keith to his family and friends, was born August 4, 1955, in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, the son of Roy Keith Long, Sr. and Carol White.
As an infant the family moved to Germany where they spent three years. They then moved to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where they spent three and a half years. This is where Keith started his education. They also lived in Ft. Knox, Kentucky and then in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He received his high school education in Ada, Oklahoma.
In 1972, Keith joined the United States Marines. He worked as a communication officer and was stationed on the west coast, east coast, as well as Japan.
After his discharge he returned to Ada for a short time. He then moved to South Dakota where he lived in various places before moving to Murdo.
Keith enjoyed hunting and loved the prairie of South Dakota. He was an avid rock hunter and rattle snake hunter.
Survivors include his very special friend Doris Buxcel whom he lived with for 25 years; his father Roy Keith Long, Sr. and his wife Christine of Ada, Oklahoma; his brother Jack Long and his wife Laura of Ada, Oklahoma; his sister Sue Ann Jiru of Livingston, Texas; two nieces; one nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his mother Carol.
Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. (CDT) Friday, August 22, at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery south of Midland.
A memorial is established.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. CDT
St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ray Greenseth
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
MILITARY HONORS
American Legion Post
Midland, South Dakota
INTERMENT
St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Midland, South Dakota
Graveside services: 11:00 a.m. CDT, Friday, August 22, at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery south of Midland.