Walter Douglas Long, Jr.

Walter Douglas "Walt" Long, Jr., long time resident of Show Low, died Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona from complications of a stroke.  He was 70 years old.  Walt was born on June 3, 1949, in San Jose, Graham County, Arizona to his parents, Walter Douglas, Sr. and Marvel Maxine (Kirk) Long.

Walt's was a familiar and friendly face throughout the White Mountain region, especially in the Show Low area.  He owned and operated K & R Feed Store for 20 years.  He also worked for White Mountain Passenger Lines and when he wasn't working, he loved serving with the Navajo County Sheriff's Posse.   

Walt is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Walter Douglas Long, III and Tawny Marie Long; 6 grandchildren:  Daylon & Kassidy Flake, Cameron & Allie Carter, Nicholas Long, Carter Long, Cowan Long, Saige Long; 2 sisters:  Marilyn Pernice (and her 2 children), Sharon Stone (and her child);  and is also survived by his brother, James Long.

A memorial service for Walt will begin 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Linden Valley Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 971 Timberland Road in Linden (Show Low), Arizona.