Robert Harold Long, age 88 of Gainesville entered heaven Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.
Robert was born June 13, 1934, in Cleveland, Georgia to the late David Leon & Martha Cleo Turner Long. He retired from Pilgrims with over 65 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army and was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Long.
Left to cherish his memories, wife of 63 years, Barbara Long; son, David Long; daughters, Lisa (Danny) Gillespie & Christy (Danny) Ziemer; grandchildren, Evan Gillespie, Luke Ziemer, Logan Ziemer & Nichole Blalock; great-grandchildren, Michael Cooper, Landon Blalock & Hayden Blalock; brother, Grady Long; a number of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Ziemer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillside Memorial Gardens, Gainesville. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please share online condolences and memories with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Harold Long.
