C. M. Long

C.M. Long, 91 of Lake Charles passed on Saturday Dec. 30, 2017. His transition was rather quick and unexpected and promptly joined his Beloved Betty in Spirit.

He was a ski instructor in Colorado for the U.S. Army. Started out as a welder’s helper and worked his way up to instructor for Cities Service Refinery. Alongside his late wife Betty, they established in 1950 a successful commercial construction company,

C.M.Long Inc. which is still in service today. He was an avid gardener and sportsman his whole life and loved sharing it with friends and family. A sharp-witted, loving person with such a gentle soul. Always generous with his time, warm hugs, advice or even just sharing a joke and a smile.  C.M. stayed active with the news, read the local paper daily, was a generous, kind-hearted gentleman who was well-respected in the community, and supported many causes and groups dear to his heart. C.M. was a man of strong faith, being an active member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven and St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.

Though there's no way to describe our father in these few brief words. We are very grateful to have him with us for the 91 years he lived. We want to thank him for being such an important part of our life. For the yesterdays, today's and the tomorrows, he will always hold a special place in our hearts, in our thoughts and prayers. 

    C.M. was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Sabra Hutches Long; brother Robert Long, sister, Brenda Loftin; and beloved wife and partner in life of 65 years, Betty Miller Long. Among the many left to cherish his memory are six children: Marsha Miller, June Baudoin, Bill Long, Bruce Long and wife Debbie , Becky Woods and husband Darrell, and Clark Long and wife Stephanie; ten siblings: Joyce Schmeltz, Otis Long and wife Pansy, Shirley LeDoux, Sybil Haymon and husband Bill, Danita LeBleu and husband Jerry, W.R. Long, Jr., and wife Arlene, Connie Long, Judy(Eccles)Rodgers and husband Charles, Russell Long, and Ruth Fruge and husband Rufus; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. 

   Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at Johnson Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with Cursillo Rosary to begin at 6:00 PM. Visitation continues on Thursday, January 4th from 11:00 AM until 1:15 PM, at Johnson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be observed at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 4th at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, with Father Keith Pellerin serving as Celebrant. Burial alongside his beloved wife Betty, will follow at Prien Memorial Park.