Mr. Earl R. Long Jr.

Mr. Earl R. Long Jr, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 after a long Sickness. He was surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11th, 1945. He was 74 years young. He was born to parents Earl R. Long Sr and Edith (Johnson) Long at their eblen street home in Rockwood, TN. The youngest of 7 children. He remained in Rockwood raising his own family in the Post Oak Valley Road community where he lived till his passing. He was of Methodist faith. He was a member and song leader at Asbury Methodist church for many years. He Loved the Lord. He loved gardening and growing most all his food for his family and himself. He would always share what he had with anyone. He enjoyed sports especially Football. He loved traveling, taking adventures, exploring new places but especially cruises. he loved cutting up and making people laugh. He also loved making things. He could pittle in his garage for hours. He worked at TN Forging Steel in the 1970’s to1980’s when he went to work for Union Carbide at the Y-12 plant as a machinist then for Martin Marietta and the K-25 plant till 1996. He retired from there but was such an active hardworking man he couldn’t stand not working so he worked for The Mid-East action agency helping others by delivering ” Meals on Wheels” he also started driving a school bus for Roane county schools at the same time. He retired and decided to open Earls Small Engine Repair on post oak valley road. He closed it and completely retired in 2015. He was Proceeded in death by: Parents, Earl R Long Sr and Edith (Johnson) Long; Wife, Andra Jane Long; Son, Earl R. Long III; Sisters: Almeada Boyd, Margaret Bailey, Ruby Dunkelberger. He is survived by: Daughter: Stacy Arthur (Shawn) of Rockwood Grandchildren: James Adkisson of Rockwood Emily Arthur of Rockwood Micah Long of Virginia Sarah Long of Virginia Earl R. Long IV of Michigan Great-Grandchildren: Bentlee Olyer, Rilynn Long, Isabella Wagenbaur Brother: Tommy Long Sisters: Rose Davis Eleanor Cates Several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews along with other extended family members. Special friends Kent Warren, Tricia and Shanda Albright, Tonya Davis, Michelle Treadway McGill The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 7:00pm in the Chapel with Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Graveside and interment will be held on Friday, August 2nd at 1:00pm in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Earl R. Long Jr.