David Allen Long, age 65, of Marshfield, Missouri, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. David was born to Gary W. and Elizabeth S. (Rea) Long on March 16, 1960, in Compton, California. He was raised in Ozark, Missouri, and graduated from Ozark High School in 1978. He was united in marriage to Christine (Leone) on August 1, 1997, in Orlando, Florida. David and Chris shared 27 years of marriage before David’s untimely passing on March 23, 2025. David proudly served as a military police officer in the United States Army.

David retired from Marine Fasteners after 30 plus years in the stainless-steel fastener business. Over the course of his career, David held other jobs including Florida State Highway Patrol dispatcher in Orlando, Florida and dispatcher in Ozark, Missouri. When not working, David had many passions including writing, genealogy, and finding great deals for others at flea markets and yard sales. Nothing brought him greater joy than historical research. He previously volunteered at Wilson Creek National Battlefield where he served as a tour guide and artillery demonstrator. He loved family get-togethers and enjoyed hosting the annual Fourth of July event at the homestead. He loved directing homemade movies and edited many hours of family videos. His sense of humor was always apparent with the funny videos he created. 

David will be remembered as a kindhearted soul who had a very giving spirit. He cared deeply for living creatures. He was adventurous, with encouragement from his wife, experiencing skydiving, roller coasters, and white-water rafting. David was often described by others as loyal, intelligent, thoughtful, and showed his love by doing good for others. David leaves behind a legacy of family, genealogy, conducting countless hours of research, and having a deep love for animals, mainly his pups. 

David was preceded in death by his father, Gary Long. He is survived by his wife, Chris; son, Tony and his wife, Heather; stepdaughter, Angelica; four grandchildren: Shyla Liles and her husband, Ethan, Luke Crandall, Kobe Crandall and Kane Crandall; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Laney Liles. He is also survived by his mother, Susie Long; two brothers, Steve and his wife, Angelica and Tim and his wife, Sarah; two sisters, Becky Barrett and her husband, Guy and Debb; four aunts, Norma Nichols, Sharon Long, Marilyn Rea, and one particularly close aunt, Flossie Rea; along with a host of cousins, nephews, and nieces; and a previous wife, Cindy Tayman. David will be greatly missed by those whose life he touched.

David’s family will host a visitation to honor his remarkable life on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 am, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield. A graveside service will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are under the compassionate direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield, Missouri.