SAMMY H. LONG

Sammy H. Long, age 73 of Whitwell, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Sam pastored three churches in the Whitwell area and retired from Wheland Foundry.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Minnie Layne Long; brothers, Dan Long and Ray Long.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 54 years, Tommie Jean Long; children, Gerald (Dawn) Long, Chris (Aimee) Long, and Tammy (Jody) Skelton; grandchildren, Whitney (David) Rankin, Austin (Morgan) Skelton, Emily (Austin) Pedigo, Tori (Braxton) Meeks, Ethan (Abby) Skelton, Hannah (fiancé Isaac Cross) Long, and Braylon Long; great grandchildren, Paisley Rankin, Blaikley Rankin, Kainen Pedigo, Hudson Pedigo and baby girl Skelton; brother, Jack long; sister, Oma Jean Owens; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Family will receive friends 4-8PM, Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Funeral services will be 2PM, Friday, December 2, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with his sons Gerald and Chris Long officiating.  Interment to follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery.  

The family would like to thank nurses Stephanie Willis, Leona White and Summer; chaplain, Don; caseworkers, Morgan and Mary of Hearth Hospice for their compassion and care during this time.

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