Gary Long

Gary Dwain Long, 58, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born on April 23, 1957 in San Gabriel, CA to Joseph Long and Kay Long-Storey. Gary moved to Las Vegas as a toddler and attend Vegas Verdes Elementary, Hyde Park Middle School and graduated from Clark High School in 1975. He was a union carpenter by trade, building many of the well known casinos in Las Vegas, but his greatest passion was serving the Lord. Gary was an ordained Pastor and Chaplain--he loved ministering, mentoring and teaching.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Long, and his wife, Valerie Rosland Long. Gary leaves behind five children, Robin (Crystal) Long, Bethany (Jake) Klein, Rhea (John) Brim, Christian Long & Samuel Long. His grandchildren, Juliette & Jackson Brim, his mother, Kay Long-Story, his sister, Deobra Solomon and nephews Richard and Blair Roy.

Gary's zest for food, family, loving life and serving the Lord will be carried on through the legacy of love he passed on to his children. Gary will be dearly missed by many. Gary's family will honor his memory on Saturday, October 17, 2015--location and time to be determined. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com . Any questions can be directed to his daughter, Bethany, through email: jkbk702@gmail.com