Floyd Long, age 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2015. He was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church in Heiskell. He enjoyed coon and deer hunting. He loved to talk to people and made friends easily. Floyd was a Mason, Shriner, and was in the Scottish Rites. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a painter and was employed for many years as the Business Agent in Local 460 in Hammond, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Flonnie Long; infant son, Michael Long; brothers, Edward and Herbert Long; sisters, Peggy Long, Wilma Stanford, and Phyllis Morris.
Survived by:
Loving, caring, and devoted wife: Betty Long
Daughter: Carolyn (Long) Hill and husband Wesley
Tammy (Long) Rawls and husband Calvin
Son: James Long and wife Tammy
Seven grandchildren: Shawna Harness, Shane Hill, Jesse Rawls, Corey Rawls, Megan Rawls, Carly Long and Michael Long
Five great grandchildren: Justin and Cheyenne Harness, Trever Rawls, Memphis and Neyland Hill.
Sister: Cleva Carter
Brother: Herman Long
Many special nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 7th from 6-8 PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Darren Harness officiating. Graveside service will be private. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com