March 3, 1984 – September 14, 2021
Edward passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Baton Rouge at the age of 37. He was a native and resident of Denham Springs. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs Friday, 17, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. He is survived by his loving parents, Dannie and Madelyn Crawford Long; brothers, Jeremie Long and Daniel Long (Katie Mikell); paternal grandmother, Evelyn Long; nieces, Gracie Long and Ellie Long; nephew, Damen Long and girlfriend, Eliora Browning. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Margarine Smith; maternal grandfather, Nathan Crawford, Sr.; step-grandfather, Fred Edward Smith and paternal grandfather, Darrell L. Long, Sr., and his aunt, Darlene Long. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Denham Springs. He was a member of ATA, American Taekwondo Association and he competed in GUMBO for disabled athletes. Memorial donations may be made to McMains Children’s Developmental, 1805 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Please sign our online registry book.
9 comments
Miranda
September 18, 2021 at 4:37 am
I had the pleasure of befriending Nathan during my time in college. He was a wonderful person and friend. At least, I’ll always have those memories of us at Southeastern. My condolences to his family and friends.
Van and Donnette Bennett
September 17, 2021 at 10:31 pm
We love you so much.
We are praying for you.
Penny Wainwright & Alex
September 17, 2021 at 10:29 pm
Y’all are in our hearts and our prayers.
We love you so much!
Allan and Connie Yarema
September 17, 2021 at 9:39 pm
My heart aches with yours over the loss of Edward. I remember how outgoing he was when we visited all of you in Denham Springs. Our oldest two sons remember planning some type of technology games with him – maybe Nintendo – something out of style now I am sure! We love all of you and pray for God’s comfort and peace.
Lauren Brannan
September 17, 2021 at 3:39 am
Madelyn and Dannie, Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Edward will always hold a special place in my heart! Was such an honor to have had the opportunity to work with him!
Frances Vicknair Smith
September 16, 2021 at 1:24 pm
From heaven he was delivered
As a baby unto you,
When God said to me softly
I’m trusting you to do
Everything that’s needed
To nurture and to love.
He’s your little angel
Sent from me above.
You see…spirits cannot be
Held, hugged, or kissed.
The body that was his vessel
Is what you’ll surely miss,
But his spirit that I shared with you
On that one special day,
That is what I promise
To never take away.
So he is back in heaven now
The earth was not his place.
He taught you all he could
About dignity and grace,
So as you grieve and weep
To see him once again,
I promise he’s waiting here
When you get to heaven.
My sympathy and prayers are with you Madeline & Danny and the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Frances Vicknair Smith
Brenda Edwards
September 15, 2021 at 11:20 pm
Edward was such a wonderful young man with a beautiful smile and great sense of humor. We are praying God grants you peace in your time of sorrow. Love, Barbara & D.C. Ballard and Brenda, Jimmy, & Jessica Edwards
Mary Beth & Brian Neal
September 15, 2021 at 10:38 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
WILMA VICKNAIR
September 15, 2021 at 10:35 pm
DANNIE AND MARJORIE AND YOUR FAMILY.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE PEACE OF GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.