Funeral Services for John Malcolm Long, 64, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, May 8, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Jerry Whitman officiating. Interment will follow in Holmesville Baptist Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.Mr. Long was born on August 3, 1951 in Virginia Beach, VA and passed away at his home on May 5, 2016 in Calhoun, LA. He will be remembered as a gentle giant, wonderful husband, loving father and Pappy. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elaine Long.Survivors include his wife, Sharon Long; daughters, Tammy Dean and husband Curt, and Nikki Deason and husband Trey; sons, Scott Long, Chris Moon, Dustin Long and fianc Kayla Strickland; 3 grandchildren, Colby Dean, Connor Deason, and Madison Deason; sister, Yvonne Ritchie; brothers, Larry Long and wife Beth, Paul Long and wife BJ, Mike Long and wife Cheryl; his beloved pet, Mr. Cooper; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.Pallbearers will be Dustin Powell, Chad Jerkins, Nick Long, William Long, Chris Long, and Aaron Skipper.Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com