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Craig Allen Long
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Born in Pocahontas, Iowa on Mar. 24, 1970
Departed on Feb. 10, 2007 and resided in Salinas, CA.
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Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
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Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
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Laurens Cemetery
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Craig Allen Long, 36, of Salinas passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was born March 24, 1970 in Iowa. His life revolved around his family. He idolized his daughter Ava and dedicated his life to love, protect and guide her through life. He could not wait to meet his new daughter to be born in June, 2007.
Craig grew up in Laurens, Iowa. He was always joking around with his friends and family, making people laugh wherever he went. He had a passion for wrestling, as showed by his love for WWF and demonstrated by his accomplishments as a wrestler in high school.
Craig graduated from University of Tennessee Martin in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and served as SMC and Pledge Master at Epsilon Sigma. Craig put his business skills to work right away with his brother, Dave by owning and running a business together in Tennessee.
Craig moved to California in 1997 and began his dream job with the Oakland Raiders. He worked as the Assistant Public Director of the Oakland Raiders from 1997 – 2004. Showing his true personality, Craig was one of the first hosts for the Oakland Raiders daily webcast show “On The Edge” and also hosted special segments on the TV show “Behind the Shield”. Craig always touched lives wherever he went, and the Raiders were no different.
Family being very important, Craig moved to Salinas with his wife, Allison and daughter, Ava in 2004 to begin a new career and venture into business. He was currently working at the National Sales Account Manager for Premium Fresh Farms in Salinas, CA.
Craig lived and breathed the Oklahoma Sooners. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and playing Sony Playstation online. He enjoyed working with is dad, Daryl on real estate investments. Daryl and Craig were very close. He lived every day to the fullest, always giving himself to his family, friends and co-workers. Craig had an amazing sense of humor and had the ability to make anyone feel liked, loved and special. Most of all, Craig cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
Craig was loved by many and will be missed by all.
SURVIVORS:
wife, Allison Long of Salinas, CA
daughters, Ava Madeline Long and Unborn baby girl due June, 2007 of Salinas, CA
father, Daryl Long of Laurens, Iowa
mother, Dorothy Long of Laurens, Iowa
brother, Dr. David Long of Martin, TN
sister-in-law, Sarah Long of Martin, TN
nephews, Jordan Long and Michael Long, nephew of Martin, TN
sister, Deborah Billington of Woodland Hills, CA
brother in-law, William Billington of Woodland Hills, CA
niece, Rachel Billington of Woodland Hills, CA
father-in-law, Emmitt Pfost of Salinas, CA
mother-in-law Cindi Pfost of Salinas, CA & many aunts, uncles and cousins
Services will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Struve and Laporte Chapel 41 W. San Luis Street Salinas, CA 93901
Burial will take place at the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens, Iowa
A UPDATED Memorial trust fund has been set up for his daughter, Ava under Allison Long, Bank of America on 405 South Main St. account number 00728-60472. Please write Craig Long Memorial Fund in the memo section
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