Franklin “Frank” Dale Long, 68, Lee's Summit, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Truman Medical Center-Lakewood, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Floral Hills East Memorial Garden Cemetery, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 10 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 West Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701.
Frank was born May 15, 1945 in Cass County, Missouri, the son of Clifton and Betty Jo (Hammontree) Long. He married Vicki Lynn Brecht on September 7, 1968. Frank was a very experienced mechanic (transmissions) and also in management. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, trap shooting, hunting, and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of the Trout Association.
Frank was a wonderful husband, father , grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He was loved so dearly. If you knew Frank in any way, you knew of his “long talks and stories”, so be prepared to stay and listen for awhile.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Janet Claypool and one son, Robert Dale Long on November 13, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Vicki, of the home; one son, Michael Lee Long, Kansas City, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Jacob Robert Long, Haley Diana Lynn Long, Autumn Alice May Long and Austin Dale Long; 2 nieces, Dana Dale Bass, Kathy Jo Arnold; 1 nephew, Don Claypool; 1 uncle, Wayne Long and many cousins.
