Leslie Emerson "Chip" Long
May 26, 1965 ~ April 8, 2024
Leslie Emerson “Chip” Long, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Chip fought a courageous battle with stomach cancer and left us too soon, at the age of 58.
He was born on May 26, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the parents of Robert and Joan (Whitley) Long.
Shortly after, the family moved to Temple Terrace, FL. In 1984 he graduated from King High School in Tampa, FL.
He worked at his uncle’s starter and alternator shop until the age of 24 when he decided to move to Missouri to attend Lincoln University.
There he would meet his future wife in the spring of 1991. He was united in marriage to Mayra Eiken on May 23, 1992, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos, MO.
Chip was a self-employed contractor for many years. He loved restoring classic vehicles and motorcycles and could always be found tinkering with something. Chip valued faith and family above all. He loved road trips and vacationing with his family. He especially loved watching movies and spending time with his wife and kids.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mayra; two children, Jacob Long and Sarah Long of the home; two siblings, Robert “Bob” (Wanda) Long of Braselton, Georgia; James (Martee) Tebow of Abilene, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with a prayer service beginning at 1 p.m. Visitation will resume at church on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. with Reverend Kelechi Uzuegbu officiating.
Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Myra and family,
Your family is in my prayers. Sorry for your loss. May He Rest In Peace.
Paul and Kim has purchased Tender Tranquility Spray for Leslie Long
Paul and Kim has purchased Tranquil White Lillies Basket for Leslie Long
Your “Sister”, Denise Howell has purchased Peace Lily for Leslie Long
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My hope is for you to feel the comfort of the Lord at this time.
Hopes and prayers surround you.
Brian and Abby Eiken has purchased Chinese Evergreen for Leslie Long
Mayra and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to learn of Chip’s death. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
All American Sleeper Cab has purchased Dearly Beloved for Leslie Long
Jerry and Beth Simpkins has purchased Designer’s Choice Arrangement for Leslie Long
Harold, Nimisha, & Kiran has purchased Loving Embrace for Leslie Long
The Richards Family has purchased Tranquil White Lillies Basket for Leslie Long
Love, Brent, Grant and Jill has purchased Very Loved for Leslie Long
I am so very Mayra, Jacob and Sarah and the members of the Long family for your loss. May God in his mercy give your comfort and peace and may he grant his servant eternal rest.
Mayra,
It has been a while since we connected, but I will never forget those fun days in marching band. My heart goes out to you and your children at this time. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you, and may God grant eternal rest and peace for Chip.