Marion A. (Al) Long, 81, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Funeral services were at 2:30 PM Saturday, November 24, 2001, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Ralph Anderson, minister of Birdwell Lane Church of Christ, officiating and Mark Patterson, assisting. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park. He was born on August 25, 1920 in Cross Plains, Texas and married Ozella Neill on January 24, 1942 in Howard County, Texas. Mr. Long came to Big Spring in 1937. He was active in insurance and car sales. He retired after teaching 20 years as a vocational welding instructor with Howard College. He enjoyed teaching his many students the creative processes in metal art. He was a member of the Birdwell Lane Church of Christ and participated in many faithful roles as a Christian. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ozella; two daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and George Kolb of Fredericksburg and Fran and Mark Patterson of Austin and two granddaughters, Alisa Allen of Abilene and Teal Patterson of Austin. Pallbearers were Carl Condray, Bryan Neill Fox, Don Patterson, Bob Eisler, Robert Greene and Willie McEndree. Honorary pallbearers were J. M. Griffith, Jim Shaw, Charley Kelly, Bruce Griffith, Robert Thompson, Sonny Hollis and Cliff Hale. The family suggests memorials to: Medina Children's Home, 21300 State Hwy 16 N., Medina, Texas 78055-9989. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,
