Dale E. Long

Dale E. Long, 90, passed away on Friday, December 2,2016,at the Marion VA Hospital. Dale was born on November 2,1926,inGreentown, Indiana to the late Carl and Pearl (Miller) Long. Dale grew up inKokomo, Indiana and joined the Army when he was 19. He served proudly in World WarII,and even landed in Japan the day after the bombs were dropped. Dale married Virginia (Wolf) Long on August 24, 1963. She survives. Dale enjoyed reading and gardening. He continued to garden as long as he could, even after Virginia and the kids would tell him he couldnt do that anymore. Dale is survived by his wife, Virginia Long, Marion, IN; 3 children, LisaPurvis, Lynn Allen, and Mike Long, all of Marion, IN; and 1 granddaughter, CassidyPurvis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Pearl, and son-in-law, Scott Allen. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, Indiana. A graveside service has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 6,2016,at 10:00 with Scott Wilson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a veterans organization of the donors choice. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Graveside Service Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 10:00 am Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929