Alfred B. Long, 97, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Collier Park Retirement Community.
A native of Galveston and resident of Beaumont most of his life, Alfred was regional manager supervisor with Sun Oil Company. He was an Olympic Torch Bearer, lifetime member of 100 Club, and received the Public Service Award from Beaumont Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Alfred was also a recipient of National Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen Pearson and her husband Ed of Beaumont; grandson, Erik Pearson and his wife Lynn of Castle Rock, Colorado; great grandson, Karl Pearson of Castle Rock, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Merle Kilinger of Lake Charles and Laura Hawkes of Rose Pine, Louisiana.
His wife, Sylvia Thomas Long; parents, Jessie and Ada Long; sister, Mina Long; and brother, Clyde Long preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery A gathering of family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday until time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Police Department, Benefit Association, P.O. Box 22722, Beaumont, Texas 77720.
Special thanks for care provided by the Professional Health Care Hospice and Linda’s Angels Caregivers.
