James David Long

James (Jim) David Long, 85, of North Las Vegas, passed away on March 12, 2022 in Las Vegas.

Jim was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to Joseph Michael Long and Elizabeth Parker Matheson on January 8, 1937. He went to school at Saugus, Massachusetts. There, he met and married his beautiful wife, Shirley Scarnegie, on July 8, 1955 in Saugus, Massachusetts. Jim graduated from American Institute of Banking. He started his career as a runner and worked his way to becoming a data processing manager for Essex Trust Bank, 1st National Bank of San Jose, and Western Bank over a period of forty-five years. He served in the National Guard of the United States. Jim was a dedicated husband and father. He was involved in Little League, Sunnyside Community Church of Sunnyside, OR, Pahrump Community Church and Reid Hillview Flying Club. He was a huge fan of all the New England sports teams… Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

Jim is preceded in death by Shirley Long (wife), Joseph Long (Father), Elizabeth Bentley (mother), Warren (Monty) Bentley (stepfather).

Jim is survived by his children: Linda (Jim) Sadler, David (Jane) Long, Steven (Acela) Long, and Jane Mantle; Brothers: Robert (Carol) Long and Fred (Tina) Long; Grandchildren: Jennifer (Martin) Sanchez, Amanda Castello, Joseph (Heather) Long, Anthony Long, Sarah (Daniel) Gallegos, Shawna (Jesus) Mendia, Corey Long, Brandon Mantle, Kristin Mantle, Daniel Mantle, Eric Mantle, Scott (Ingrid) Sadler, Shawn (Tammy) Sadler, Jason (Danyiel) Sadler, and Courtney Nobbs; and Great-Grandchildren: Isabella Sanchez, Francisco Sanchez, Michael Sanchez, Madelynn Grabinger, Kai Castello, Patrick Long, Lilliana Long, Alani Mendia, Jesus Mendia, Layla Gallegos, Bria Gallegos, Maple Gallegos, Leah Parsons, Paige Crawford, Kolbee Sadler, and Ella Sadler. Pallbearers will be David Long, Steven Long, Jim Sadler, Martin Sanchez, Joseph Long, and Anthony Long.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmnorthwest.com for the Long family.