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- Robert was adopted by his step-father Jessie Long.
ELIZABETHTON - Robert Lee Long, 68, Elizabethton, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was a Carter County native. Lee was a 1966 graduate of Unaka High School. He was a retired Carpenter. He was a member and Deacon of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. He loved to play the Guitar and work in his garden. Lee was preceded in death by his mother: Ruby Olena Smith Long.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Brenda Ellis Long. Three Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Karen & Andy Wilson, Teresa & Adam Taylor and Kelly & Bob Carr all of Elizabethton. Seven Grandchildren: Kayla & Derrick Wilson, Austin, Dustin & Logan Taylor, Lucas & Jacob Carr. His Step-Father: Jessie Long. Two Brothers: David Long & Wife Lori and Chris Long all of Elizabethton. Several nieces & nephews.
Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017 in the Smith Family Cemetery (Nave Hollow Loop) with the Rev. Doug Hinshaw and Dr. William Duncan officiating. Music will be provided by Howard & Vivian Hammonds. Active Pallbearers will be: Sons-In-Law and Grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Eddie Smith, Bobby Smith, Larry Tolley and his church family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also visit with the family at his residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1:20 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery
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Abt 1947 - 2017 (~ 70 years)
