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John Long Obituary

John (JT) Thomas Long, 70, of Bradenton passed away Wednesday April 23, 2014. Survived by his wife Doris, children; Cynthia (Chip) Butterfield, Annette Byrd, Sandi (Jimmy) Hampton, Alisa (Corey) McCune, Nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; Sisters; Mary Brooker and Ruby Burden. Visitation is Saturday April 26, 2014 at Groover Funeral Home, Ellenton, FL from 6-8pm with funeral service to follow on Sunday April 27, 2014 at 1pm.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Apr. 26, 2014.

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Linda Brown

May 11, 2014

is this the John Long who worked at the Tropicana glass plant?

sandi long hampton

April 25, 2014

You will remain in my heart forever. Daddy I love you and will miss you always. I know you're in better hands now but it's still hard too let you go. Save me a place next to Jesus. Go rest high on that mountain. I'm gonna see you again.

Babara Finney

April 25, 2014

Uncle JT...I cannot express how much you will be missed...I am though relieved that you are not suffering any longer. I love you with all my heart you have always been the very best Uncle and I am so glad my kids got to enjoy you as their Great Uncle...Love you forever and always Barbara Brooker Finney and Family

Jeff & Barb Booth

April 25, 2014

We will miss Pappy so much. Our thoughts are with you all.

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