David Long died peacefully September 4, 2023 at the age of 74.
He was born June 6, 1949 in Nebraska to the late Asa Long and Verna Alberts.
Also known as "Termite," he lived in Raeford for many years, and was Hoke County's oldest teenager. There are many memories, funny stories, pranks, and jokes to be forever cherished. He enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, four wheelers, horseback riding, hunting, and camping. He would spend countless hours talking on his CB radio. Anyone that knew him knew the dash between his sunrise and sunset was lived to the fullest.
He never liked to say "goodbye," for him it was always, "see you later." So as we release him into the loving arms of Jesus with family and friends that anxiously await him at the gates of Heaven, we say "see you later."
He loved his family and the many dear friends he had in his life. He would not want us to shed tears, but to laugh, love, and live our lives to the fullest.
He is survived by his three children, Kenneth Long (Christy), Heather Thompson (David), Heidi Baker (Eddie); nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a multitude of family and friends who love him dearly.
Per our father's wishes, he did not want a funeral service. So, in honor of our father, we will have a celebration of life. Details of that will be shared at a later date.
Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.