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BORN
1939
DIED
2022
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Bobby Long Obituary
Known by those he loved as Papa Bear, he was kind and gentle with a wry wit and smile and a joke or story at the ready. He loved and cherished his longtime home on Church Hill, his community and his family. Founding member of the Church Hill Porch Club, Bobby quietly wove himself into the fabric of his community.
He is survived by son, Charles Michael Long; daughters, Teresa "TC" Dixon Nuckols (Lewis) and Tambra Lynn Dixon; sons, John Allen Dixon (Jan) and James Russell Dixon (Cheryl); and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Shortt Long; father and mother, Luguy and Evelyn Long; and his son, William Bryan Long.
The family welcomes friends to a sunset Celebration of Life and reception at Libby Hill Park, Richmond, on Saturday, August 27, at 7 p.m.
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Hartwell Merchant
September 1, 2022
Great friend thru twelve years of school good memories of fun and growth in our youth.
Susan, Dietmar, and Devin Mossem
August 27, 2022
We were so saddened to hear the news of Bobby´s passing. He, and his wife Shelby, were so warm and welcoming to us when we moved to Church Hill over 30 years ago. We spent many hours filled with laughter and conversation on his front porch. Though his front porch is now empty, it is filled with fond memories and will always be the Long´s house to us. Our condolences to the entire family.
Trice Gail
August 27, 2022
Bobby had a wonderful soul. He and Shelby were a pair made in heaven. I know they are happy to be together again. Will see you both someday! Love them and their family.
Celeste Deal
August 26, 2022
Bobby was truly a kind and gentle soul. From HOTH to the Porch Club to the Non-House Tour, and the Jug Band, he was always around. He will be greatly missed by all of us here on the Hill and everywhere else.
Tim Oksman
August 26, 2022
He was a kind, humble, and gentle guy and my first friend on Church Hill. Drank many a cold one and sang many a song on his front porch. He was the soul of High on the Hog, Travel well, old pal.
Stokes McCune
August 25, 2022
When I moved to Franklin Street in the mid. 1980's I was fortunate to meet Bobby and Shelby, two beautiful people! We had lots of fun on the porch, at Poes , HOTH and just about anywhere! They were wonderful to Bootsie, me and my Girls. We are gonna miss the old "Gamecock" and his great smile!
Stan Balderson
August 25, 2022
Bobby was a person you always enjoyed being around.
Barbara Owen
August 24, 2022
Such a gentle soul and wonderful friend. It was my privilege to have known him.
John miller
August 24, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy Phillips
August 24, 2022
Bobby and I didn't work directly with each other at The C.F. Sauer Company, but our paths crossed on many occassions. He was always a kind gentleman with an easy smile. He was the kind of person that made me feel better about the day after just saying "hello, good morning." My condolences to his loved one on your loss.
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