Coy Edwin Long

1946 ∼ 2013

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Coy Edwin Long, 66, was born November 3, 1946 in DeQueen, AR to Odos D. and Melba DeShazo Long and passed away April 14, 2013 in Beaumont, TX. Coy was a long-time resident of Orange prior to moving to Beaumont about 4 years ago. He was a salesman at the Oldsmobile-Cadillac dealership in Orange and also was in sales at his family's business, Long Furniture Company for many years.

A gathering of friends and family will take place at his mother's house at 5835 Calder, Beaumont, beginning at 7:30 PM, Monday, April 15.

Coy is survived by his mother, Melba DeShazo Long; son, Derrick Long; grandchildren, Kadin, Kynlee and Kamryn Long; his brother, Wes Long and his sister, Reatha Long Barina.

In lieu of floral offerings, the family requests contributions be made to Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes at PO Box 6605, Abilene, TX 79608 or go to Big Country FCA.org for online contributions.

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Anonymous April 17, 2013

Dearest Coy, Thank you so much for accepting me into your wonderful family. You always made me laugh and my only regret is that I didn't have more time with you. May you rest in peace. Love ya brother-in-law Twila##imported-begin##Twila Long##imported-end##

Anonymous April 16, 2013

Everyone will remain in my prayers, so sorry for your loss. Love to all of you. Karen##imported-begin##Karen Harrison Marks Northen##imported-end##

Anonymous April 16, 2013

Dearest Coy, I want to thank you for being such a caring cousin to me for all these years. We were raised more like brothers and sisters vs. first cousins. You have your Mom's quiet mannerisms, yet the dry wit comes out in unexpected moments that would##imported-begin##Leah Johansson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 16, 2013

I am so saddened to hear about Coy. He was a special friend since our childhood days, as you well know. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Joyce##imported-begin##Joyce Kirkland Cross##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

We had lots of fun in high school. I'm sorry to have missed visiting you since I retired and moved back to Texas.##imported-begin##Hal Herrin##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

Coy is been a life long friend.He and his family lived close to my family in Riverside ,for many years.We were all kids together.He was a fine man and a good soul. And he will be missed.My prayers to his family.Rest in peace ,my friend.##imported-begin##Nina Hoover##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Coy will have everyone in Heaven fishing.##imported-begin##Arvin and Donna Sims##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

Praying for you and your family during this time of loss.##imported-begin##Aaron, Teressa, Caleb & Clara##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

Many good memories of cousins together. We were so fortunate to have parents that showed us how to love and enjoy each other. You will be missed. Love Kay##imported-begin##Kay Emerson##imported-end##

Anonymous April 15, 2013

We are so sorry to hear this. Coy and I graduated high school together. He was also my mother's paper boy for years. Derrick, I'm so very sorry. Billy and Shana sends their love. Suzann Currie Perry##imported-begin##suzanne currie perry##imported-end##