Paul Long

Paul Zenith Daniel Long, 95, of Marble Hill passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Sept. 1, 1928, in Scopus to Daniel F. and Nancy Francie Elizabeth (Hanners) Long.

Paul and Ruth Annie Caroline (Cook) Long were married Nov. 8, 1952, at the Bollinger County Courthouse.

He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

He worked as a mill operator at MFA Jackson and was a member of Hurricane Fork Baptist Church in Marble Hill.

Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a son, Michael Long of Marble Hill; honorary grandsons, Branden and Layton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and two sisters, Idell Mayfield and Eula James.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Ford and Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Steven Sander officiating.

Burial will be in Pulliam Cemetery in Millersville.

Memorial contributions may be given to Missouri Veterans Home.

Online condolences may be made at fordandlileyfuneralhome.com.