David M. Long ’63

David, a retired investment adviser, died Jan. 18, 2025, in Cedarfield, a retirement community just outside Richmond, Va., where he lived and worked most of  his life.

David saw the end coming and wrote the following: “In October, I was told I’d be dying soon. It took a lot longer to die than I thought it would but, if you are reading this, that means it finally and thankfully happened. I recognize it is a bit unconventional to write my own obituary but here goes anyway.

“Born in Atlanta, moved to Richmond in 1956. My career was long and primarily as an investment adviser, blessed with very nice clients, co-workers, and lifelong friends. I was truly fortunate to have had a wonderful 58-year marriage with my wife, Anne. We traveled the world scuba diving, went to all seven continents, and visited all 50 states, mainly road trips on the back roads of the lower 48 and into Canada. When Anne came down with dementia and recently passed away, it left a gaping hole in my life. I’m not entirely sure what will happen to me when I die, but I truly hope that I will be reunited with Anne.

“What am I proud of? My daughters Kay and Diane, for sure. Great kids. Looks like the grandkids are going to be winners, too. Anne and I were fortunate enough to volunteer our time and donate anonymously to a wide variety of charities. We worked hard to find causes that had great need. It brought me a lot of joy to make a difference. I am pleased that our contributions will be part of our legacy for future generations. How lucky I am to be able to impact so many lives during my lifetime and beyond. It has been a good life and I’m ready to go.”

In addition to his daughters, David is survived by four grandchildren.