of Conway, AR
July 24, 1955 - September 8, 2017
Danny Longing, 62 of Conway, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 8, 2017, surrounded by friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, J.R. Longing, Jr., his mother, Mary Louise Hammond Longing, and his grandparents Archie (Mary) Hammond and J.R. Longing, Sr. (Ruth Ann).
Danny began his entrepreneurial journey when he founded the Carpet Center in 1980. During his storied career in the flooring industry, he helped establish the Arkansas Flooring Connection, a leading statewide buying group. He also served as an officer with the State Home Builders Association and as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club. After his over thirty year career in the industry, he passed the reins of the Carpet Center to his son, Monty, nephew, Rusty, and family friend Chris Jacquez while he pursued his second calling of expanding his other business, Longing Properties, with his wife, Melissa.
Danny had three real passions in life: his love for Jesus, his family, and the outdoors. He found a way to combine all of these passions when he established Almost Heaven Ranch as a way to bring everybody together for gatherings, spend time hunting and fishing, or to take a moment to embrace God's creation.
Throughout his life, Danny always gave of himself without expecting anything in return. He will be remembered for his legacy of selflessness and true love of his fellow man.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Melissa, their two children, Monty (Megan) and Allie (Chip) Shaw, and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter Aspen Leigh Longing. He is also survived by his two siblings, Linda (Joe) Parks and Wayne (Robin) along with countless cousins and other relatives.
Family visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
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69 Condolence(s)
Bryan and Karen dearasaugh
Monday, September 18, 2017
Melissa,can't express how sorry I am for the loss of Danny..I just found put from Jim Lane. He truly was a great friend and mentor to me. We will truly miss him.
kathy hamlett
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Melissa,
So sorry to hear of Danny passing. I have no words.
You & your family are in my prayers, May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Susan & Stanley Woodard
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Melissa,
So sorry for the loss of your sweet love. We always enjoyed seeing your family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks ahead. God Bless your precious family.
David and Ann Peters
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Melissa and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Judy Bass
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Danny was a good man and will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Sheila Martinez Naylor
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Melissa we are so sorry; your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Stout carol
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Mike and Barbara Smith
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Dear Melissa and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for our Lord's comfort and peace for all in this difficult time.
Mike and Barbara Smith
Donny Spears
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa,
So sorry about Danny. I have pleasant memories of my times in your store. Hold on to those memories of your life with him.
Ron and Karen Matthews
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy Long
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Our family and The Church Alive are praying for you at this difficult time. May the presence of God comfort you.
Lippy Lippincott
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sending my Sympathy to Melissa/Family, Wayne/Robin. May God give Peace to the Families.
Wanda Brown
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God will wrap you in His arms and fill you with comfort & peace.
Lulu Thompson
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa, I am deeply sorry for your loss, Lulu
Dennis Fleming
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Danny and talking about all the good times we had. He will be missed.
ANNE LASOWSKI
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa and Family,
My heart hurts for all of you in this time of sorrow. My prayers that God comfort you and know that His plan sometimes doesn't follow our plans but trust in Him as Danny trusted Him.
Rusty Page
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
RIP my ole friend. You will always be remembered for a great smile and kind word. Miss ya
Zack Roushall
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Danny and I shared some good times and a lot of laughs. I have many good memories of both of you as friends and work associates. May you find peace and comfort in all the special memories of your life together.
Alton and Angie Freyburger
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa and family,so sorry for your loss, yet so happy Danny is in heaven. I will always remember his great laugh and his ability to never meet a stranger. Melissa and Wayne your family i is in our prayers . Cat
Myron and Ramona Claassen
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Our condolences in this trying time. Our thoughts are with you.
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Melissa and family, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God surround you with comfort, strength and wonderful friends and families. We love you.
Coach Lasker and Family
Monday, September 11, 2017
We are sorry to hear about Danny, and want to extend our
deepest sympathy to the family. We are sharing in your grief
during this difficult time.
Coach Lasker and Family
Fletcher and Jamie Hensley
Monday, September 11, 2017
We are saddened and so sorry for your loss Melissa. I will never forget Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Bill and Virginia Clements
Monday, September 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Danny's Family. He was such a good friend and helper of other before himself. It was our pleasure to know him and call him friend.
George and Pat Gauley
Monday, September 11, 2017
Danny will always remain in our hearts and be remembered as a dear, true friend; a very kind and gentle man. Melissa, Monty and Allie, we are so sorry for your loss. May our Lord bless and strengthen you, especially during this difficult time. Our hearts are with you all.
Bob Barham
Monday, September 11, 2017
Melissa, Monty and family:
I'm saddened to learn of Danny's passing. Please know that I will be thinking of you all and praying for comfort for each of you. Danny was a great guy and I was blessed to have known him.
Romans 8:28
Wayne Landers
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Praying for you guys!
Deanie &Joe King
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Our hearts and prayers are with each member of the Longing family.
Wayne & Patti (Tilley) Davidson
Sunday, September 10, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss, you are all certainly in our thoughts ...may you experience the comfort spoken of at 2 Corinth ins 1:3,4 :" the father of tender mercies and the god of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation" ... Our sincere
Sympathy. ..
Laura Gladwin
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Thinking of you and so sorry for your loss.
Frank ie Kinard
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Wayne,
Just saw of your little Brothers passing. ALL my Prayers & Condolences to you & your Family.
He is now with the ONE that's in control of our lives & destination. He's HOME.
May GOD Bless & keep you in this time of sadness
Frank ie.
Lana Ellison
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Dear Longing Family I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet husband and daddy. I pray for all your hurting hearts. May God comfort you each day forward. My Love to you allâ¤ï¸
Scotty Tilley
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Danny will be missed. RIP my friend.
Scotty Tilley
Butch Brewster
Sunday, September 10, 2017
I am so sorry for Your and I am praying for comfort and strength for Your Family.
Patti & Jerry Reynolds
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Melissa, Wayne and family...our hearts are saddened beyond words. Sending our sincerest condolences to all of you. Praying for peace and comfort as only Gid can give. God bless you all.
Lana Olsen Gartner
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Praying for you and your family. My heart aches for you today!
Cindy and Dan Newberry
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Melissa and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
MIKE Argo
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Meeting Danny only once and speaking with him just a few times I realized how special he was. His personality was contagious and loved talking to him. I will pray for your family in the days ahead. I know he will be missed greatly!
Patsy Fuller
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa and all the family: I am so very sorry and saddened by your loss of Danny. He was a good Christian man and also a good business man. I love all his family. May God give you comfort,peace and strength now and in the months and years to come. You all will continue to be in my prayers. Patsy Fuller
Kim Silvestri
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Prayers, Melissa. For you and your beautiful sweet family.
Danny was such a kind man.
Our love,
Don and Kim Silvestri
Tracy Stocks
Saturday, September 9, 2017
My heart breaks for you!! I am so sorry for you loss
Karen Ledbetter
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa, our hearts break for you and your family. We love you â¤ï¸ Please let us know if you guys need anything
Gene Roberts
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I ll never forget Danny. My love and prayers are with you.
Janet Crow
Saturday, September 9, 2017
David and I are so sorry to hear of your loss !
Our prayers are with you all !
Monty - so very sorry .
David & Janet Crow
Nancy Rhoded
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Nancy Rhoded
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Melinda Reynolds
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa and family, I'm so sorry about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Nancy Moix
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa and family, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Deidra Gardner Porter
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in my heart and in my prayers. May peace be with you.
Doris Watkins
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Melissa. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Rick Montgomery
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Praying for your family.
Doris Claytor
Saturday, September 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Beth White
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Thinking of you & your family in this most difficult time. ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Josi
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Prayers for the Longing family. Danny was a great person to know.
Jane Dragoun
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Heaven just has been sent another angel !
Libby McRae
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa, we are very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Ollie & Lucy Hammett
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Our prayers are with each of you and know that God will keep you in his care .
Robbie Wills
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Our prayers are with Melissa and the entire Longing family.
Jeni Quick/Cobb
Saturday, September 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was such a fun and big hearted man. Love and prayers
Jayme Martindale
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Melissa and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You all have been and will remain in my prayers.
Nancy
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tyler Reed
Saturday, September 9, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Danny was a very good hearted man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Landon, Dana, Kinslee and Knox Keopple
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Praying for you guys for peace during this unbelievably hard time! Love you guys!
Roger Brown
Saturday, September 9, 2017
John Parrish
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Monty & Family, so sad to hear about Danny. I was just getting to know him @ the hunting club. He leaves your family a Fine Legacy! He will live forever in your Hearts & Minds!!
Brooks Thomas
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Always trying to help others, he influenced many lives. Thank You Danny!
Jerry Hogan
Saturday, September 9, 2017
In our prayers
Ron and Lynn Fairchild
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Danny was a very nice man and a good neighbor. He will be missed.
Vaiva Pack
Saturday, September 9, 2017
One of the best men I've ever known. He always made me smile! I pray peace and comfort to his family. What a precious legacy he leaves.