Raford Love Long
April 22, 1937 ~ February 17, 2014
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Raford (Rusty) Love Long, age 76, of Rocky Mount, NC died peacefully at home Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1937 to the late Roy (Dee) and Lillie Jenkins Long.
Rusty was an avid bass fisherman, co-founder of Coastal Plain Charter Bass Fishing Club. He especially enjoyed fishing with friends at Hertford, NC.
In addition to his parents, Rusty was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy and his brother Roy (Pete) Long. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Williams Long, his son, Raford Love Long, Jr. and his wife, Molly and daughter Leslie. He is also survived by his brothers, Charlie Long, Roger Long (Vickie), and James Long; and his sisters - Fannie Jean Morgan, Joanne Daughtridge, Alice Alston (G.B.), Joyce Arnold (Bruce) and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rudy Collie for his loving care during Rustys illness.
A funeral service will be held at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC on Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00pm. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 12:00pm until 1:30pm. Burial to follow at Mill Branch Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General Hospital, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and condolences by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final stop. In a time when our tears are pouring & our heart is breaking. (Ps.3418) The Bible gives us comfort in our time of grief. Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) All-though Jesuss ministry was for only 3 years, it had the greatest impact, then any other event in all of history. Jesus was approachable, & kind, LOVE was the motivation, for everything That Jesus did. Jesus spend his ministry , telling the people of the kingdom, healing the sick, expelling demons, & in some cases raising some from the dead. (Rev. 213,4) Giving us a glimpse of what is yet to come. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come back to life (John 1125) May the God of all comfort give you refuge, & strength, in your most difficult time. (2 Cor. 13,4). Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again.
Our prayers go out to all of you at this time of loss. Can’t help but think that Rusty has most likely seen his family members gone on before him by now and they are all enjoying the celebration. May your memories of Rusty and your faith in God’s promise bring you peace during this difficult time and always. We are praying for you all. Carol & James Mitchell
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