Photo courtesy of Hartsell Funeral Homes
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Jimmie Michael Long, 67 years of age, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016.
Jimmie was born June 9, 1948 in Rowan County to the late James Lafayette Long and the late Martha Mae Propst Long.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Friday, June 17, 2016 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Alan Thompson. The burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury. Military honors will be conducted by the Rowan County Honor Guard and NC National Guard Honor Guard.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Linda Gurley Long; sister, Janice Long Morgan; and numerous special friends.
Jimmie honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal for the acts of valor shown in combat. Jimmie was a classic and muscle car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending his time restoring cars. He and his wife, Linda, were highly involved with the cruise-in car community. He will be missed by his family, friends, and community.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
In memory of Jimmie and in honor of Linda, the family wishes memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
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With the loss of my stepdad, my heart goes out to my mom Linda. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Love Michael Beck & life partner Tony Marteney
mike marteney
June 27, 2016 | Leland, NC
May we find some measure of comfort in all the wonderful memories this gentle and kind man left behind. What a wonderful couple. May God grant Linda and the family strength as they face the coming days.
Sylvia Lawing
June 20, 2016 | Kannapolis, NC
May GOD'S LOVE be with you now and always. Welcome home fellow soldier.
Mike Smith
June 16, 2016 | Mooresville, NC
Linda,
Our prayers are with you for comfort and healing. Whatever we can do to help, please let us know. Jimmie will always be remembered for his smiling face and ribbing Darnell about that old gas pump from the raffle at a car show in Harrisburg.
Darnell and Faye Hailey
June 16, 2016 | Harrisburg, NC | Friend
go with god
wade overcash
June 16, 2016 | Mooresville, NC
JAMES AND I WILL MISS SPENDING TIME WITH YOU AT CAR SHOWS. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.
JAMES AND LINDA DISHMAN
June 16, 2016 | STATESVILLE, NC
May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort during your time of grief.
Earlene Bost
June 15, 2016 | Kannapolis, NC
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers, Dick and Claudia Thayer
June 15, 2016
RIP Jimmie. We know you'll be watching over Linda and will never leave her heart.
Dee Anderson
June 15, 2016 | Salisbury, NC