Russell

Long

Russell L. Long age 97 died Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born June 5, 1921 in Paulding County, the son of Minor and Hazel (Bailey) Long. They both precede him in death.  On June 23, 1943 he married Juanita A. Taner who preceded him in death on June 29, 2006.  He was a WWII US Air Force chief mechanic working on B-29's, B-17's and B-24's.  He was a member of Friends United Methodist Church, Latty; a retired farmer; a member of American Legion Post #297; and Lifetime member of John Paulding Historical Society.  He previously was employed by the American Sugar Beet Factory of Paulding and by Toledo Ship Yards.

He is survived by his children: James R. (Stephanie) Long, Haviland, Barbara (Gene) Gribble, Oakwood, Marilyn Rhoad, Scott, and Linda Prill, Gainesboro, TN; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Kenneth, Gene, Louise Williamson, Norma Thornell and LaDonna Poling.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. He will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding County, with graveside rites accorded by American Legion #297.

Visitation will be 10 AM until time of services on Thursday at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to Wreaths Across America C/O Linda McCain.