Robert L. Long, Jr.
Robert Long, Jr. Obituary
Robert Lee Long, Jr. age 61 of Moorefield, WV went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.
Robert was born on December 3, 1962 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of Robert Lee Long, Sr. and Patricia Carol (Wimer) Long of Maysville, WV.
Robert is survived by his parents and his wife of 30 years, Denise L. (Fink) Long; two sons, Bobby Lee Long of Maysville, WV and Caleb Long (Shay) of Moorefield, WV; two daughters, Jennifer Ours (Paul) of Petersburg, WV and Cara Jo Long of Moorefield, WV; three grandchildren, Alexa Conrad, Orion Conrad and Waylon Long; three brothers, Jake Long (Cathy) of Maysville, WV, Raymond Long (Cindy) of Maysville, WV and Jason Long (Judy) of Maysville, WV; two sisters, Ronna Goldizen (Will) of Maysville, WV and T. J. Hedrick (Tim) of Maysville, WV and several nieces and nephews.
Robert was a 1981 graduate of Petersburg High School. He worked for the Boilermakers Union for several years. Later he worked for the former Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Petersburg, WV and retired in 2021 after 40 years of service. During that time Robert received several awards and certificates. Robert drove for Pepsi as a technician in 14 counties throughout those years and never met a stranger. He also was a welder, mechanic, plumber, and carpenter. One of his hobbies that he enjoyed was cooking and baking for others. Robert loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all. Robert was a devoted Christian and was baptized in the Holy Spirit in 2014.
Robert’s family will receive friends on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 5:00 –6:00 PM at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral service will follow at 6 PM with Pastor Dewaine Corley officiating.
Interment will be private in the Kelly Mountain Cemetery near Elkins, WV.
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