A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

To express the profound sorrow of the members of the South carolina general assembly upon the passing of Marvin David Long jr. of Loris and to extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly were deeply saddened by the passing of Marvin David "M.D." Long Jr. on December 15, 2024, at the venerable age of 85; and

 

Whereas, born into a large family on August 13, 1939, Marvin David Long was the son of the late Marvin David Long Sr. and the late Eula Inez Hardee Long; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Long spent his working career at Long's Body Shop and then at Linda's Upholstery and Auto Repair until his retirement and attended Live Oak Baptist Church in Loris; and

 

Whereas, Marvin David Long leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Linda; his children, David Wayne Long, Mark Anthony Long, Tina Long Edge (Race), Stella Gerald, Gloria Shannon Schultz (Chip), and Bobbie Jo Faircloth Norton (J.P.), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; brother, Doug Long; sisters, Carolyn L. Sutta (Henry), Margaret Small Chestnut, Eulee Long, and Sylvia Jones (Thomas); and many family members and friends. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Marvin David Long Jr. of Loris and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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