Guy F. Long, 86, Mifflinburg
Guy Franklin Long, 86, of 280 N. 8th St., for the past 5 years, formerly of Long Rd. for nearly 50 years, entered into rest at 7:30 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, at his home.
He was born August 19, 1924, in Limestone Township, a son of the late Charles E. and Delma M. (Buoy) Long. On April 29, 1945, he married the former Ruth C. Kaler, who preceded him in death April 14, 2011.
Guy attended the Swizter's Run and Green Grove Schools.
He was a member of the Mountain Road God's Missionary Church, Penns Creek, where he served as Sunday school treasurer for many years.
Guy was employed at Pennsylvania House Furniture, Lewisburg, for 44 years, and earlier in life he worked on area farms.
He enjoyed woodworking, repairing bicycles, gardening, attending yard sales, and playing his mouth organ and mandolin.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Galen C. and Margaret Long of Millmont, and Allen E. and Brenda Long of Mifflinburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon J. and Clyde E. Chappell, III, of Mifflinburg; one brother, Paul E. Long of White Springs; 9 grandchildren, Brian Long of Middleburg, David Chappell of Lewisburg, Vincent Long of Beavertown, Nathan Long of Mifflinburg, Ryan Long of New Berlin, Duane Long of Middleburg, Jathan Long of Mifflinburg, Kimberly Reedy of Lewisburg, and Crystal Withe of Maine; 14 great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Long of Middleburg; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife of nearly 66 years, he was preceded in death by one son, Stanley G. Long in September 1990.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Mountain Road God's Missionary Church, 1530 Mountain Rd., Penns Creek, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., with Rev. Alan K. Walter, officiating.
Burial will be in the Old Cedars Cemetery, Swengel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain Road God's Missionary Church, 1530 Mountain Rd., Middleburg, PA 17842.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Mountain Road God's Missionary Church
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 10:00am - 11:00am, Mountain Road God's Missionary Church
Service Details
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 11:00am, Mountain Road God's Missionary Church
Interment Details
Old Cedars Cemetery