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URBANA - Rev. John Long, 84, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.
John was born January 14, 1937 in West Virginia the son of the late Rev. John and Opal Mary Long. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. John was a member of the Teamsters Union 654 for 30 plus years. His home church was the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, Springfield. John's passion was sharing the Gospel. He was a visiting pastor for many churches, nursing homes, hospitals and in the community.
John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alice Long; children, John E. (Monica) Long Jr., Gary (Lynda) Long, Kevin (Tammy) Long, James (Shelly) Long, Pam Long, and Robin Long; sister, Leatrice Berry as well as 22 grandchildren, several great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly Burkes; grandsons, Steve "Kooks" Long and James "Littleman" Long Jr. as well as siblings, Bub Miller, Eugene Long, and Joan Grass.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, 2735 Hilltop Ave., Springfield, Ohio with Pastor Jim Baldwin officiating.
Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Destiny Rench
January 3, 2022
Grandpa was a man of God, the happiest man alive. He could tell stories for hours and still have more to tell! He would give the only shirt he had off his back for anyone in need. Grandpa and I always spent a lot of time talking about this world and God. He always told me how proud of me he was, and always encouraged me to be a better person. By far the best person I’ve ever met. I am very blessed to call this man my grandpa. He loved talking about God, and he loved taking me out to tell me all about his old car in the garage. He will be missed very much. ❤
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