Dwight I. Long, age 77 years, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Good Samaritan Care Center, Cole Camp, Missouri. There will be a memorial service held on Tuesday, August 2, at 2pm with no visitation prior at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Dwight Long Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Dwight was born February 15, 1939 to Orie and Ethel (Noble) Long in Clinton, Missouri. He enjoyed putting together model cars. Dwight was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie #3667, Clinton, he worked at Clearfield Cheese and Shrieber until his retirement as a line operator.

Among survivors are his son John Long (Geri) of Clinton, Missouri, a step-brother Mike Houk, and a grandson Brandon Long.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.