John

Long

Former Mark Center resident, John R. Long age 62 died Saturday, February 29.

He was born July 30, 1957 in Defiance son of Betty (Corwin) and John Harp. On July 17, 1987 he married Cynthia J. Williams. He retired in 2006 from GM Powertrain, Defiance after 31 years. He was a member of UAW #211. He enjoyed H.O. Scale Model Trains, NASCAR, NHRA Drag Racing, and loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Long, Defiance; father, John Harp, Oakwood; children: Tammy (Kyle) Barham and Nate Long, both of Defiance, John (Janet) Long Jr., Ayersville, Jeff Porter, Erie, MI, Jackie Porter, Defiance, Melba Brown and Jeremy (Tori) Brown, both of Indianapolis; a brother, Kevin (Steve) Long, Sacramento; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Long Harrison, adopted father, Ralph Long, step father, Richard Lichty; and a grandchild.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11 AM Friday, March 6 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding with Rev. Jacob Gordon officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rochester Cemetery, Cecil.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Thursday, March 5 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Friday from 10AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.