Freddie Dean Long was born October 29, 1933, in Bristow, Oklahoma, to Omar James Long and Carrie Arlena Haggard Long. He died Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 89 years. Fred completed his secondary education in Pryor, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Pryor High School Class of 1951. He continued his education attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, earning his technician certificate in building construction. Fred was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Navy as a Seabee’s. Fred met his future wife Janet when Fred’s parents sold a ranch to Janet’s parents near Keetonville Hill. They were married June 19, 1959, at Lewis Avenue Assembly of God in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After their marriage, they moved to Gunnison, Colorado. While in Gunnison they built a mobile home park and coin operated laundry. They also managed a drive-in theater for Janet’s parents, while Fred continued in the home construction business. The Long family moved back to Claremore, Oklahoma, in October of 1966. They built Park-It Mobile Home Park during that winter and spring, opening it in July of 1967. They purchased Oaks Mobile Home Park in February of 1977. Their business was always a family affair and their office was their home. This arrangement gave Janet the opportunity to help care for the parks and be at home with their family.
Fred was a strong man of faith and was involved in Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship and Mid-America Prison Ministries. Fred and Janet were faithful members of the Owasso First Assembly for 20 years. After retirement in 2003, Fred and Janet enjoyed spending time traveling in their motor home. He was dearly loved by his family and will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife Janet of nearly 64 years
Children; Pamela Long, of Tulsa, Oklahoma Cheryl Hastings and husband David, of Claremore, Oklahoma Lisa Bailey and husband Mike, of Claremore, Oklahoma Michael Long and wife Crystal, of Elgin, Oklahoma Grandchildren; Tyler and Nichole Hastings, of Claremore, Oklahoma Ashley and Chassity Bailey, of Claremore, Oklahoma Olivia and Grant Long, of Elgin, Oklahoma Great grandchildren; Rhett Hastings, of Claremore, Oklahoma He was preceded in death by his parents; Omar Long and Carrie Haggard, and his brothers Joe Long, and Bob Long.
His wife Janet of nearly 64 years
Children; Pamela Long, of Tulsa, Oklahoma Cheryl Hastings and husband David, of Claremore, Oklahoma Lisa Bailey and husband Mike, of Claremore, Oklahoma Michael Long and wife Crystal, of Elgin, Oklahoma Grandchildren; Tyler and Nichole Hastings, of Claremore, Oklahoma Ashley and Chassity Bailey, of Claremore, Oklahoma Olivia and Grant Long, of Elgin, Oklahoma Great grandchildren; Rhett Hastings, of Claremore, Oklahoma He was preceded in death by his parents; Omar Long and Carrie Haggard, and his brothers Joe Long, and Bob Long.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Owasso First Assembly with Pastor Bruce McCarty officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, Oklahoma. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Fred’s memory to the Owasso First Assembly missions, 9341 North 129th East Avenue, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service.
