James Marvin Long Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Marvin Long Jr. (Canton, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Marvin left this world on October 25, 2024 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Marvin Long, Sr. and Lela Henson Long; his wife Linda McCracken Long; and his siblings, Anna Mae Blaylock, Erma Lou Layman and Henson Long.
He is survived by: his children, Kathy Mellon (Doug) of Maiden, NC, Jenny Valentine (Kevin) of Canton and Kirk Long (Connie) of Waynesville; his brother Norman Long of Bethel; his grandchildren, Jenna Mellon (Suzanne), Zach Mellon, Nathan Long (Amanda), Josh Long (Stephanie), Jonathan Long (Heather), Emily Long, Brayden Valentine (Krista), Chase Valentine, Sawyer Valentine (Natalee) and Brooks Valentine; and his great grandchildren, Addison Long, Mackenzie Long, Grayson Long, Bailey Long, Sadie Long, Hannah Long, Theo Mellon and Manning Mellon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 5868 Pigeon Road, Canton, NC 28716.
