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Robert Long

1979 - 2024

BORN

1979

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory

1900 S Philo Rd

Urbana, Illinois

Robert Long Obituary

CHAMPAIGN - Robert "Robby" Long, 44, of Indianapolis, formerly of Champaign, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2024) at Allison Pointe Healthcare, Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana.

Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 9, 2024.

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Lila Sullivan

November 22, 2024

Condolences and prayers for the family. Robbie was such a great student at Centennial. I remember him fondly.

Coach Donald Thompson

November 20, 2024

We were so saddened to hear the loss of Robby. We thought a lot of him while at Illinois. Our prayers are with you Stacy and the family. May God comfort and bring you peace. Coach Donnie & Shirley Thompson

Maze Family

November 20, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bryan Truttling

November 19, 2024

First my condolences to the family and his Illini family will do everything that we can to support.

Coach Long was a person who was hard on me but always challenged me to be my best. In those dark days of college football he seemed to always know when to reach out. You will be missed.

Alan Nudo

November 19, 2024

A good man....who did many good things in a short span of time on this earth.
Our sincere condolences to the family,
Alan Nudo

Dick Matson

November 18, 2024

Bob, so sorry for your loss.

Betty Shaw

November 17, 2024

Sending prayers and condolences to the Long family. I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of Robbie. I remember him as a child and playing with my children and going to Kenwood School with them. I will continue to keep the family lifted up on prayer may Robbie rest in peace in God's hands

Ibrahim EB Halsey

November 17, 2024

Robbie will be missed, he was as honest as they came. Real brother/mentor to us all. Prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest Peacefully my brother

Cindy and Rod Clark

November 16, 2024

We are so sorry to hear this about Robby. We will keep all of you in our thoughts. I know Robby and Adam were good friends back in high school. Cindy and Rod Clark

Phillips Family

November 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss Prayers for your family

Sally Shores

November 9, 2024

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your entire family.

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

1203 W. Green St., Urbana, IL

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Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory

1900 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802

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