Gary 'Gooch' Long

Obituary

Gary "Gooch" Long, 60, died at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019; a golden heart stopped beatinghis hardworking hands now rest. Gary was born in Calhoun on June 7, 1958; he was the son of the late Clarence and Mildred Dean Long. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby great-grandchild, Peanut. He had attended Hall Memorial Baptist Church. For many years, Gary was a carpenter. He retired from Freeman Construction.
Gary is survived by his companion of eighteen years, Susie Craig; his daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Joe Peacock; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Long; his grandchildren, Edward Kirby, Brooklyn Long, Shannon Peacock, Amber Gilbert, and Nikki Ross; his great-grandchildren, Jesse Maestrey, Autumn Phillips, Ashlyn Danielle; his brothers, Henry Long, and Clayton Long and his wife, Sherry; his sister, Shirley Baker and her husband, Jeff; nieces, nephews, cousins, uncle, and in-laws.
The Long family will receive friends on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow the visitation on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Wayne Davis will officiate. Pallbearers are Joe Peacock, David West, James Thurman, Ricky Freeman, Jimmy Selman, and Chris Monte.
Friends may sign the online guest register at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Arrangements are by Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.








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