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Otis Long Obituary

Otis Fred Long, 85, of Marion, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Funeral services 8 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.

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Olabelle Gouldman

January 23, 2009

Otis and Hazel have been dear friends of mine for many years. Otis and I worked together in the Finley Gayle and have enjoyed many a laugh together. May God smile down on your family as Otis goes to a better place. Love you

Grace Justice

January 23, 2009

To a Member of the Greatest Generation, thank you, Sir, for your courageous and honorable service in the defense of our country in time of War. Veterans of our Armed Forces such as yourself have kept our flag flying high, proud, and free. God bless your family and God Bless America.

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