Gavin Michael Long

March 14, 2005- April 22, 2021

Gavin Long, sixteen, was born on March 14, 2005 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Gabriel Michael and Ashley Nesselrodt Long. He was the grandson of Troy and Kaki Long of Portageville, Missouri and Robert Lynn Nesselrodt and Heidi Elizabeth Hunter of New Madrid.

Gavin was a 2019 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic School in New Madrid and member of Immaculate Conception Congregation. He was a sophomore at New Madrid County Central High School.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He was a member of the New Madrid County Central Eagles Golf team, as well as a leader in the New Madrid County Central Eagles Pep Club, The Nest. He loved playing and singing with his guitar.

Gavin could light up a room with his infectious smile and witty personality. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. Gavin was never afraid to be unique, he was his own young man. His family and especially his friends will miss his wonderful spirit.

In addition to his parents and grand-parents, he is survived by one brother, Trey Moore, and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where a Rosary is scheduled for 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Delisle Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Cullen Pearson, Julian Courtois, Clay Cope, Jack Westcoat, Edwin Ling, Matt Riley, Simon Cooper, Donnie Ray Brown and Ansel Underwood.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception School, New Madrid or to Gavin Long Scholarship Fund.

Memorial requested to the

Gavin Long Scholarship Fund % Bank of New Madrid

or the

Immaculate Conception Catholic School

605 Davis Street

New Madrid MO 63869