Fred Long, 85, of Newton, formerly of Noble, IL passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Villas of Holly Brook in Newton, IL. He was born June 10, 1931 in Wynoose, IL, the son of Clyde Edgar and Gladys (McCleary) Long. He married Letha Darlene (Grizzle) on April 10, 1954. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2005.
Fred was a district manager for Petrolane Gas Company in Noble and Flora. Fred was a US Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Fred was an avid Cardinals fan who loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He was a talented wood craftsman who specialized in clocks. Fred was an avid reader who enjoyed Western's and cowboy books. He took pleasure in talking with people and was a friendly and sociable person. Fred was much loved by all those that knew him.
Fred is survived by his son, Michael Long of Danville, IL; daughter, Teresa (Matt) Young of O'Fallon, IL; son, Jeffrey (Jill) Long of Newton, IL; grandchildren, Chris, Zack, Jessica and Jenalee Long; Tom and Maggie Young; great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucy Young, and Jaelynn Taylor; brother, Donnie Long; sisters, Sandie (Roy) Burke and Carolyn McDonald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Freida Ring, and great grandson, Sammy Young.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney with burial at Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont.
Fred was a district manager for Petrolane Gas Company in Noble and Flora. Fred was a US Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Fred was an avid Cardinals fan who loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He was a talented wood craftsman who specialized in clocks. Fred was an avid reader who enjoyed Western's and cowboy books. He took pleasure in talking with people and was a friendly and sociable person. Fred was much loved by all those that knew him.
Fred is survived by his son, Michael Long of Danville, IL; daughter, Teresa (Matt) Young of O'Fallon, IL; son, Jeffrey (Jill) Long of Newton, IL; grandchildren, Chris, Zack, Jessica and Jenalee Long; Tom and Maggie Young; great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucy Young, and Jaelynn Taylor; brother, Donnie Long; sisters, Sandie (Roy) Burke and Carolyn McDonald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Freida Ring, and great grandson, Sammy Young.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney with burial at Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont.
Fred Long, 85, of Newton, formerly of Noble, IL passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at Villas of Holly Brook in Newton, IL. He was born June 10, 1931 in Wynoose, IL, the son of Clyde Edgar and Gladys (McCleary) Long. He married Letha Darlene (Grizzle) on April 10, 1954. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2005.
Fred was a district manager for Petrolane Gas Company in Noble and Flora. Fred was a US Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Fred was an avid Cardinals fan who loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He was a talented wood craftsman who specialized in clocks. Fred was an avid reader who enjoyed Western's and cowboy books. He took pleasure in talking with people and was a friendly and sociable person. Fred was much loved by all those that knew him.
Fred is survived by his son, Michael Long of Danville, IL; daughter, Teresa (Matt) Young of O'Fallon, IL; son, Jeffrey (Jill) Long of Newton, IL; grandchildren, Chris, Zack, Jessica and Jenalee Long; Tom and Maggie Young; great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucy Young, and Jaelynn Taylor; brother, Donnie Long; sisters, Sandie (Roy) Burke and Carolyn McDonald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Freida Ring, and great grandson, Sammy Young.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney with burial at Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont.
Fred was a district manager for Petrolane Gas Company in Noble and Flora. Fred was a US Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Fred was an avid Cardinals fan who loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He was a talented wood craftsman who specialized in clocks. Fred was an avid reader who enjoyed Western's and cowboy books. He took pleasure in talking with people and was a friendly and sociable person. Fred was much loved by all those that knew him.
Fred is survived by his son, Michael Long of Danville, IL; daughter, Teresa (Matt) Young of O'Fallon, IL; son, Jeffrey (Jill) Long of Newton, IL; grandchildren, Chris, Zack, Jessica and Jenalee Long; Tom and Maggie Young; great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucy Young, and Jaelynn Taylor; brother, Donnie Long; sisters, Sandie (Roy) Burke and Carolyn McDonald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Freida Ring, and great grandson, Sammy Young.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney with burial at Crest Haven Cemetery near Claremont.
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