Larry D. Long, Jr., age 44, of Frazer, MT passed away on April 5, 2017 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Larry was born on July 21, 1973 to Larry D. Long, Sr. and Roxy Long in Manhattan, Kansas.
In 1977 the small family moved back to Frazer, Montana. This is where LarLar would grow into a wonderful young man. Larry graduated from Frazer High School in 1993. During his school years he very well and was very athletic. He participated in basketball, track, football and played for the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets baseball team. During the summers and most weekends he and his sister spent time with Cliff and Ellen Long and special uncle Phillip Smoker, Sr. hunting and learning his Indian traditions which he always followed throughout his life.
He loved to rodeo and was always around to jump on a Wildhorse Racing team. He did it all; he was a mugger, rider and an anchor. He enjoyed rodeoing with his uncles, cousins and friends. His team was known to be the best/legends of Wild Horse Racing everywhere and to everyone. For which in return ended/started the famous Jackson, Inc team. He participated in sweats and sundances in his native culture with his grandpa Wilson Jackson and his special uncle Phillip Smoker, Sr. He enjoyed dancing at pow-wows, he danced traditional. He was known by the announcers as “Big Medicine”.
He always had a smile on his face and would try to tease and always managed to make you smile and laugh. He enjoyed rough housing with all his kids as he was a big kid at heart himself. He had a kind and generous manor to him and was always willing to help if asked. He was also very protective of his younger siblings.
Larry traveled all over. He would always say he had to because that was his name Traveling Elk. On his travels is where he met and fell in love with “his woman” Lynn. Lynn was the love of his life and they were almost always together after that first meeting. Larry had no children of his own but he was a great uncle to his sister’s children and later a wonderful grandpa to Josie’s and Justin’s kids and helped raise Lynn’s three boys along with a granddaughter Trinity.
Larry is preceded in death by his dad Larry Long, Sr. and paternal grandparents Clifford and Ellen Long and maternal grandparents Wilson and Josephine Jackson; step-father Walter MacDonald, Sr.; maternal uncles Maynard, Darrel, Sidney, Lonnie, John; maternal aunts Pearl, Merle, Farrel, Marilyn and his Indian dad Phillip Smoker, Sr.
Larry is survived by his mother Roxy MacDonald of Frazer; sisters Brandy Long of Frazer and Judith (Daniel) Harmon; step-mother Terri Long of Nashua, Travis (Starr) Long of Oswego and Patty (Norman) Sibley of Wiota; wife Lynn Long of Ronan; children Ryan, Hope, Evan, Robert and granddaughter raised as his own Nizhonia Haynes (Trinny Rose); nieces and nephews Josie (Auston), Jessie, Justin (Latoya) Walker, Jackson, Hallie, Travis, Roger, Norma, Wyatt, Adeline; grandchildren Daliyah, Tavien, Mallie, J-Lussya; aunts Sue (Henery), Shari (Joe), Bobbi, Rosalie; special cousin Camen Welch and cousins too numerous to mention; paternal aunts and uncles Janice (Dick) Fisher, Teray (Lura), Calvin (Pam), Wally and good friend Grant Stafne.
Larry was a large part of our lives and will be dearly missed and loved until we see him again. We have our brother watching over us all. So take a bit of peace in knowing Travis, Judith, Patti and Brandy, you are never alone.
Patty Bird says
My condolences to the family and friends of Larry Long, who was also a first cousin of mine. I remember him when he was a little toddler. He will be missed.
Patt Iron Cloud and Matt Runs Through says
Dear Roxy.. this is such a sad time for all of us who knew and loved Larry. We are praying for you to find comfort in this world. God walks with your son now..keep your faith in God, that your precious son is safe and happy and whole. Sending hugs and love to you and your beautiful family. Love you. Patt and Matt
Flofourstar says
My condolences and prayers for Larry’s mom, Roxy and his family.
Pamela R Long says
Rest in Peace Larry Jr., Uncle Cal and Aunt Pam.
Grant S says
Condolences to the family. He will be missed!
Irvin Long says
Our condolences to the family of Larry Long Jr. God bless your family.
Irvin and Mary Jane Long
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Rosella says
So sorry for your loss Roxy, Brandy, Judith, Travis and all the grandkids. I pray God will comfort you at this time. Rest in Peace Larry.
chris bauer says
little larry will be missed by many, my condolences and prayers to the family. may he rest in peace
Jaime Rosario says
I student taught Larry when he was in Mrs. Smith’s First Grade class then was his classroom teacher in his 5th Grade year along with being his XCountry coach. Larry was a delightful young man who performed 100% to any task he was asked to do. I’m saddened to hear of his loss. Many blessings to his Spirit as well as the family.
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