Long, Ray L. (Whitwell)

  • Friday, October 16, 2020

Ray L. Long, 76, of Whitwell, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

He owned and operated Ray Long Trucking. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Minnie Lee Long; brother, Dan Long; father-in-law, Albert H. Layne; sister-in-law, Jill Nunley.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Peggy C. Long, son, Brian R. Long both of Whitwell; siblings, Omia Jean Owens of South Pittsburg, Sam (Jean) Long, Jack (Evelyn) Long; mother-in-law, Nola Layne all Whitwell; Godchildren, Whitney (David) Rankin, Emily (Austin) Pedigo, Braylon Long; several nieces & nephews.

Family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. CDT on Friday, Oct. 16, and 4-8 p.m. CDT on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Chris Long, Reverend Robert Johnson and Reverend Gerald Long officiating. Interment to follow at Red Hill Cemetery in Whitwell.

Share memories, photos and condolences online at www.jaspermemorialfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Jasper Memorial Funeral Home, 423 942-7777.

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