Charlie A. Long, age 80 of Tazewell, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7, 2016. He professed faith in Christ at age 11 at Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church where he was a deacon for many years. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in Korea.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Grace Long and infant son Gregory Allen Long.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Hazel.
Sons Darryl (Karen) Long of Heiskell, TN; Dale (Penny) Long and Chad (Kim) Long.
Grandchildren Grace and Katie Long, Cody and Kiely Long, Faith Daniels, Sierra Long, Emily Long, and Ashley Long.
Siblings Leota Marshall, Chester (Sadie) Long, JoAnn Smith, Tip (Relda) Long, Lulamae (O’Neil) Hopkins, Opal Ferguson, Nell (Ken) Cinnamon, Estel (Alice) Long, Carolyn Mullins, Gary (Gail) Long, Jane (Roger) Shockley
In laws Nora (Bob) Krach, Lillian Pace, Roy (Peggy) Payne
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.
The family will receive friends Friday June 10th from 5 until 8 P.M. at Cave Springs Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 8 P.M. The graveside service will be Saturday June 11th at 11 A.M. in the Cave Springs Cemetery with military honors.
Ministers: Rev. Mitchel Ferguson, Rev. Mika Long, and Rev. Gary Brown.
Singers: Cave Springs Baptist Church Singers
Pallbearers: Brian Shockley, Dustin Long, Mark Mullins, Randall Poore, Joel Ferguson, Greg Moyers, Luke Clawson, Jeff Trent, Rick Poore, Derrick Shockley, Kenny Hopkins, Mike Johnson, Richard Marshall, Dennis Long, and Bobby Long.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.
Arrangements under the direction of Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell, TN.
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