of Mountain View, AR
October 6, 1953 - December 26, 2025
Randy David Long, 72, of Mountain View, passed away on Friday December 26, 2025, at his
home. He was born October 6, 1953, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Harmon Hayden and Jewell
(Pogue) Long.
He married Brinda Stewart in 1973 and they enjoyed fifty-two years of marriage together. They
had three children; Holly, Matt, and Rusty.
He was a 1972 graduate of Mountain View High School and received a Bachelor of theology
degree from Andersonville Baptist Seminary in 1995.
Randy accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1965 at First Baptist Church in Mountain View. He has
been a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church for the past 52 years. He loved the Lord
and surrendered to preach in early 1981, was ordained shortly after, and has been the pastor of
Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church for the past 44 years.
Randy spent most of his years farming chickens and cattle. He was a member of the Mountain
View Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. Coaching his boys' T-Ball, Peewee, and Little
League baseball teams for many years was something he enjoyed. He especially loved being in
God's creation while hunting, fishing, and camping. Later in life, he restored a 1971 Mach 1
Mustang to be identical to the first car he had when he was 16. He took a lot of joy in hunting,
fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. He especially enjoyed watching his grandkids in
their activities.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Larry, infant daughter, Holly, his
mother-in-law, Nada Stewart, father-in-law, Joe Stewart, niece, Amanda Kemp, brother-in-law,
Don Kemp, and brother-in-law, Glenn Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Brinda, of the home; sisters Betty Williams of Mountain View and
Nora Kemp of Vilonia; sons Matt (Tonya) and Rusty (Mary Ann) and grandchildren, Haley,
Hayden, Kiley, Kassidy, Chloe, and Grant all of Mountain View; three nieces, one nephew, and
several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Funeral services are Monday, December 29, 2025 at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas at 10:00AM with Matt Long, Dylan Stewart, and Toby Crymes officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Big Springs Cemetery in Newnata, Arkansas.
Pallbearers: Dustin Stewart, Dylan Stewart, Gary Williams, Andy Williams, Clint Rose, Jason
Goodman, and Brent Thornsberry
Honorary pallbearers: Terry Stewart, Dwain Crymes, and members of Elizabeth Missionary
Baptist Church.
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33 Condolence(s)
Paulette Teague
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nora and Family, I wish I had the right words to help you. Growing up I loved going to your mother’s with Amanda we loved following Randy around i’m not so sure he liked it but he was always nice to us. Great memories. I wish I was there to give you a big hug Please know that I love you.
Shirley Lancaster
Monday, December 29, 2025
Sending my love thoughts prayers and my condolences I enjoyed seeing him at Hardee's gone but not forgotten he was a very sweet man
Mazie Lee
Monday, December 29, 2025
I saw where our church ask for prayers for the Long family and then I found out who.. I am so very sorry for the family .......... One good preacher/pastor has gone on to be with the Lord. He will hear Job well done ................ My prayer will be to all that are family and also to friends and for everyone that knew Bro Randy which are many.
Michael Winkle
Sunday, December 28, 2025
I pray that God comfort, keep and protect you during this difficult time.
Eddie L Powell
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Sorry for the family loss may God be with you all during this time of loss
Jim & Nancy Steele
Sunday, December 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. He and his family were great neighbors and wonderful friends. He will be missed by many people. Prayers .
Jim, Nancy, Jimmy & Michael Steele
Barbara Henderson
Sunday, December 28, 2025
What a loss for Randy’s family, friends, and community! Randy was a lifelong friend and neighbor. Always there so kind and gentle. He will be greatly missed.
Valerie Wilson
Sunday, December 28, 2025
My condolences to the- family. I attended Elizabeth Missionary Baptist church through my primary and teen years. Randy was a wonderful man and pastor. He will be missed.
Nikky Foster
Sunday, December 28, 2025
My heart goes out to you guys. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Julie Winkle
Sunday, December 28, 2025
I am deeply saddened by Randy’s passing..He was a good man and great Pastor. Although all his family and church family will miss him, I am sure he is holding services in heaven just waiting on the rest of us to meet him there. I love all of you and will keep you in my prayers.
Roland Szanto
Sunday, December 28, 2025
We loved Pastor Randy very much and will miss him very much. Also, we will see him again and he is in great company. All our love and prayers , Roland and Tara.
Ben & Tammy Paternostro
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Our thoughts & prayers are with Bro Randy’s family & his church family
Lewis and Pam Burson
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Our love and cherished memories of our friend Randy. Comfort and Peace to his family.
Annette Blackwell
Sunday, December 28, 2025
To the Long Family
I am so sorry for the loss of Randy. May God keep you with all those wonderful memories you have of your time with him over the past years.
Merry Morrow
Sunday, December 28, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. Praying for peace and comfort for the family at this sad time.
Mary Morrow & family
Roger Smith
Sunday, December 28, 2025
I’m Sorry for your loss Praying for you All ✝️
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Sunday, December 28, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with you all.
Jimmy and Leveta Stewart
Sunday, December 28, 2025
So Sorry to here this, Prayers for You Brinda , and all Family , Love you all🙏
Pam partee
Sunday, December 28, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers
Tim Haney
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Second cousin was a good man and faithful to his lord and savior Jesus Christ
Liz Blackwell & family
Sunday, December 28, 2025
My heart goes out to his entire family, church family and friends. Wish I could be there to celebrate his home coming and celebrate his life. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Dustin Winkle
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Although I won’t make it today due to work, without Mr. Randy I wouldn’t be the Christian I am today. He meant so much to me and I will always remember and be grateful for the things he taught me about Jesus and the bible. He was one of a kind and was loved by many. Sending so many prayers for his family up to Jesus because I know it’s a difficult time. Randy always said I’m ready to be singing with the Lord and now he is ❤️
Leo and Mary Beth Jackson
Sunday, December 28, 2025
We are praying for you all!! Love you guys dearly!
J.K. Williams
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Spent lots of time while growing up. Always together at your house or mine.
Janet Talburt
Sunday, December 28, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go to Brinda, Matt, Rusty and their families. May the Lord comfort them at this time. Thank you Lord for Randy! He was a good and faithful servant! He will be missed! ❤️
Howard Cavender
Saturday, December 27, 2025
So sorry this has come at this time. I pray at this time for the Long and Stewart families.
Brenda Lewis
Saturday, December 27, 2025
I was so sadden to hear of Randyʻs passing. We grew up like Brother and Sister and I have so many memories of us as kids growing up. He and his family will always be very special to me.
We all know he is in a better place, but it doesnt take the hurt and sadness away from any of us, but what a glorious day it will be when we meet
again. Love all of you so much and will be praying for each of you.
Frances Parker.Gosser
Saturday, December 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss. i think The Lord greeted him saying welcome home my good and faithful servant Gods peace and comfort for all the family. Ms Fran
Mike Haney
Saturday, December 27, 2025
We loss one of the best. He’s Home.
Garry & Brenda Gammill
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Prayers and condolences go out to Randy family in this time of great sorrow.Randy will be greatly missed by his family and many friends he made along his earthly life he has moved on to his eternal home the times I got to speak with him he seemed to have kind words to say the community has lost a good man and heaven has gained one . Prayers for the family in the days and weeks months and years ahead
Orbin Barnes
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Brinda, Matt, Rusty! We are so sorry to hear of Randys passing.
he was a good friend and Pastor and a wonderful blessing to our family.
you all are in our thoughts and prayers,
Orbin and Marie Barnes.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Saturday, December 27, 2025
We're so sorry for your loss. Randy was a life long friend. I've got many good memories of us growing up, learning how to drive, and being on the Fire Department together. He was always up beat every time we would meet up. He will be missed by all that had the privilege to know him. Praying for the family 🙏❤️
Fount barnes
Saturday, December 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayers for the family he will be greatly missed