Daniel W. Long Jr.

Daniel long Jr., age 78, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:00 am on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Kenny Haddock will officiate.  Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Daniel's life will be held prior to the service at 11:00 am.

Daniel was born on March 12, 1944, in Arenzville Illinois to Daniel Long Sr. and Retha Mae (Berry) Long. He was united in marriage to Lola in 1965. She survives.

Other survivors include three daughters; Sandra Rice, Vandalia MO; Regina Philips (David), Williamsburg and Karen Long (Friend Vonda Trivette) Hunnewell. Grandchildren; Christopher Rice (Jennifer); Samantha Bar'se (Chris); Cody Ames (Hayley) and E.J. Ames (Danielle).
He was prededed in death by Chris Brown , Sue Henry and Tracey Henry.

Daniel worked as a farm hand and was also employed at the Kuhlman Die Cast plant in Monroe City in his earlier years.  Daniel enjoyed spending his time with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching old westerns and baseball (the last innings of the games).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Waters Funeral Home to assist with expenses.