Robert Eugene Long

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Eugene Long, of Hoschton, GA, announce his passing. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bob will always be remembered for his love of family, enjoyment of nature and animals, love of westerns, love of reading, and his enjoyment of a nice meal spent with his beloved family and friends.

Born on February 20, 1931, Bob was a graduate of Old Richmond High School in Tobaccoville, North Carolina, and a graduate of George Mason University, Fairfax VA. Bob was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1952, where he served honorably for nearly two years, including a deployment during the Korean Conflict. During his service, he was awarded three Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal, ultimately achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. Bob enjoyed a long career with Veterans Administration Services where he retired after 42 years of service.

Bob is survived by his wife, Linda Long of Hoschton; sons, Michael and Keith Long; daughter, Belinda Murrath; along with beautiful grandchildren Kristen, Kelly, Christopher, Regan, Lauren, and Erin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Augustus Long Sr; mother, Treva Marlow Long; and his brother, Charles Augustus Long, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation at: https://homewithfamily.com/ .

The funeral will be held Friday, November 22nd at 1:00 pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, Ga. 30524

A private service for the family will be held at Memorial Park South in Flowery Branch, GA.

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The funeral services can be livestream at: https://popfb.org/livestream/