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Born on September 16, 1933 in Anthony, Kansas, he spent his childhood in Wakita, Oklahoma. He graduated from Wakita High School in 1951. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1959 with a degree in Geology. He moved to San Antonio and worked as a well logger for an oilfield service company. He founded Knight Well-Log Service in 1961 with partner, R.L. Huffman. He organized Double G Energy & Exploration, Inc. in 1985 and formed Long Oil & Natural Gas in 2000. He is a long-standing member of American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the South Texas Geological Society, a member of Oklahoma City Geological Association, a charter member of the San Antonio Petroleum Club and a member of Oak Hills Country Club. He enjoyed golf, traveling, watching sports, computer programming and going to the movies. He was often featured on the big screen at Spurs games performing his awkward Dad dance. He and his wife, Sharon went on numerous ocean and river cruises in Eastern and Western Europe, Scandinavia, South American, Alaska, Hawaii and Australia. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Mary Lee Long, his sister Mary Jane Miller and a son, Michael Long. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Sharon Long, a daughter Michelle Long Hagli and husband, Chad of Austin and grandchildren, Savannah, Sierra and Shane Held. Also, surviving are stepsons, Brad Nelson of Frisco, Greg Nelson and wife Kelly of Boerne and stepdaughter, Paige Mazurek and husband John of Santa Fe, NM. He was also Papa George to Leigha James (Ethan), Drake Nelson, Laura Gate, Sarah and Hannah Nelson and Camille and Lars Mazurek. He treated all people the same respectful to those in higher stations and those in the service industry alike. He loved to laugh and it delighted him when others laughed with him. As a 38 year cancer survivor, he inspired family and friends with his ability to face adversity with determination and humor. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. San Antonio, TX 78230. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church 319 E. Mulberry Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212. Reception to follow at Oak Hills Country Club 5403 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A private entombment will be held for immediate family. A Memorial Service will be held at noon on September 8, 2024 at Wakita Christian Church 1775 Apache Street, Wakita, OK 73771.

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George L. Long

September 16, 1933 - August 13, 2024