Arthur Long, Jr. 83, of Wolfforth was born February 10, 1937 in Paris, Texas to Arthur Elie Long and Florence Ruth (Cooper) Long.  He retired from truck driving after 51 years in the business.  He drove for Cal Maine Foods, Furrs, USF Logistics & Old Dominion Freightlines.  He married Marlene Smith May 11, 1956 in Clovis, NM.  Arthur loved camping & fishing in the New Mexico Mountains.  He enjoyed square dancing and spending time in Las Vegas, NV.

Arthur went to be with the Lord Friday, June 26, 2020.   He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter: Beverly Barham, 7 siblings: Bill, Betty, Bobby, Ruth, Nickie, Clara Mae, & Keith.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 64 years: Marlene Long, , daughters: Linda Joiner & husband Mike of Santa Teresa, NM,  Brenda Tidsdale & husband Ricky of Littlefield, son: Keith Long & wife Malisa of Wolfforth; his sister: Jinnie Bell & husband Lee of Wolfforth; 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Viewing will be from 4 to 7pm Saturday & Sunday at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel.  Graveside services will be at 2:30pm Monday, June 29, 2020 at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park with Chaplain Robert "Rob" Wells of Hospice of Lubbock officiating.  Arrangements are under the care of Wilsons' Funeral Directors of Wolfforth.