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JAMES JULIUS LONG Sr.

JAMES JULIUS LONG Sr. obituary

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7450 Raleigh Millington Rd.

Millington, Tennessee

JAMES LONG Obituary

JAMES JULIUS LONG, SR. “PaPaw” went to be with the Lord, on March 28, 2015 at the age of 92. Julius was born to Clarence and Gulnaire Long on April 21, 1922. He graduated from Bolton High School in 1941, of which, he was class president. Julius retired from Firestone after 38 years and was a Navy veteran of WWII. Julius and Nell were happily married for 63 years until Nell’s death in 2010. He was the proud father to his three wonderful sons Julius Long, Wayne Long (Barbara), and Sidney Long (Cherie). He was also the proud grandfather to seven grandchildren, David Long, Gina Seay (Jeff), Kristie Julian (Alex), Tracy Long, Brandy Long (Stephen), Chad Long (Lauren), Mindy Raburn (Ben); great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren, Brett, Chase, Briley, Hagen, Colton, Chloe. Julius enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, coon hunting, fishing gardening, country music, UofM Tigers basketball and Captain D’s. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. The family will receive friends at a catered reception Tuesday, March 31 from 12 until service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in care of Cathy Rutledge, 7971 Brunswick Rd., Millington, TN 38053. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel (901)873-0123 brentwoodfuneralservices.com

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 29, 2015.
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Paw paw will be dearly missed. I smile though to think of him reunited with maw. He's left a wonderful legacy that his boys and family will continue to carry on.

Kathy Petrowski

March 31, 2015

Our hearts go out to you Wayne and all the family. Love to you during this very difficult time.

Cecil & Sherry Anderson

March 31, 2015

I'm so very sorry to hear of Mr. Long's passing. I know what a treasured head of the family he was for so many years.i'm grateful to have known him.

susie richardson

March 30, 2015

Our condolences to the family. Mr. Long was a wonderful friend to me and my family. I loved him very much and I will miss him. He was like a older brother that I never had. Love Sam Jr. and Vicki

Sam Wilson Jr

March 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Then Jesus said, " Come to me,all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest"
Matthew 11:28
Peace and Grace

Jerry & Cathy Broadwater

March 30, 2015

Sending our sincere thoughts & prayers to the family

Melanie Wright

March 29, 2015

We send our condolences to the family, May God bless each and everyone of you in this time, Lena Gonzalez (South), and Family,Daughter of Donnie and Brenda South

Lena Gonzalez (South)

March 29, 2015

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