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Eugene Long Obituary

LONG Eugene G. Long, age 83, of Reynoldsburg, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Mt. Carmel East CCU. Preceded in death by daughter Linda Jean Newman and by parents Fred L. Long and Dovie (Dobbins) Long, one brother Lawarence Long, sisters Rose Morris, and Generia Lanier. Survived by wife, Lenelle (Rorie) Long; son-in-law, Wesley Newman; grandson, Michael A. (Sara) Newman; two brothers, Max (Georgia), Dorsie (Vern) Long; one sister, Veneda Smith. Gene was a wonderful husband and father. He was a Drywall Finisher and Truck driver. He volunteered at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church as a driver picking up and delivering adults to day care center and also did the drywall finishing in a number of Habitat for Humanity Homes. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Viewing will be Sunday, June 28, from 4-6 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his service will be Monday at 10 a.m. Rick Proper, officiating. Lunch will be served at the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church after the interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2009.

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Marchese & Monast

July 3, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May the memories you have provide comfort.

Richard & Betty Reed

June 28, 2009

Dearest Lenelle and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort, you and your family in your time of grief! Scripture reads "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted!" Plalm 34:18 reads "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit!" Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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