Marcus Long

Marcus Long 66, of Colorado, lived in Arizona for the last three years. He went home to be with Jesus on October 15, 2017 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in La Junta Colorado on December 5, 1950 to Rosalie Long and his Step Father Desmond Long. He attended grade school in Pueblo and High School in Lafayette, and graduated in 1969. Marcus loved his’ 57 Chevy and his many friends. He was a friend to all and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He served in the U.S. Navy then married in 1970. Marcus became a proud father of three children, two boys, Sam and Ryan, and his daughter, Amie. He was a police officer in Lafayette when his children were young, and pursued a variety of careers in the next 40 years following. Marc attended Resurrection Fellowship when the children were young, and trusted in God. He enjoyed playing softball and volleyball, and was a diehard Denver Bronco Fan. He also loved watching his kids play baseball, soccer, football, volleyball and swim team. He loved photography and art and travel as well. Later in life, Marcus was an avid gambler and gamer. The majority of his last 30 years, he was a Long Haul truck driver and enjoyed the freedom of his job as well as the scenery. He is preceded in death by his Step-Father Desmond, and Mother Rosalie. He is survived by his children Samuel Long (Jodi Long) of Grand Junction, Amie Lewis (Dale Lewis) of Loveland, Ryan Long of Brighton. He has seven grandchildren, Joshua, Heidi, Brett, Corey, Sierra, Scott, and Keaton. He also has a Great granddaughter Madlyn. He has a Sister Barbara Mason (Keith) of Firestone and Brother Allen Long. Service Information Celebration of Life Saturday October 28, 2017 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Chapel 503 Terry Street Longmont, CO 80501