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Laverne Woodrow “Woody” Long

July 2, 1951 ~ April 5, 2022

ROCKY MOUNT - Laverne Woodrow "Woody" Long, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born in Granville County, NC on July 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Harvey Woodrow Long and Stacy Elizabeth Kiger Long. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lexi Brooke Braswell; his brothers, Harvey Franklin "Frankie" Long, Sr. and Larry S. Long; and his sisters, Sylvia Long Mallison and Nancy Long Bailey. Laverne was a US Army veteran. He retired from Clean Clean Laundry with over 45 years of dedicated service. Laverne was a family man and "Papa", extremely proud of his child and grandchildren. He enjoyed his time spent with them. Laverne loved working in his yard. Laverne was a loving husband, father and grandfather will be cherished by all who knew him. Laverne is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kim Joyner Long; his daughter, Kimberly Long Braswell and husband, Paul; his grandchildren, Paul Randall Braswell, Jr., and wife, Shannon, Morgan Renee Braswell, and Mason Carter Braswell; and his mother-in-law, Nina P. Joyner. A Celebration of Laverne's Life will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 4/10, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 4/10, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Celebration of Laverne's Life will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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  1. Was so saddened to see that Laverne has passed away. Laverne was such fun to work with. I remember when he colored his snow white hair and it turned out orange!! He was so funny and entertaining. Laverne will be missed by many.

  2. To the family, I am sorry for the grief that you are feeling. Knowing of God’s love for you, continue to look to him when he will wipe out all tears from our eyes, death, suffering, and pain will be no more Revelation 213,4 He says death is an enemy that will be brought to nothing 1 Corinthians 1526 How comforting to know that this will be a thing of the past and through Christ Jesus a resurrection for our loved ones. [emailprotected]


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