Gene A. Long, age 82, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Crystal Care Nursing Center in Ashland, Ohio. He was born on May 3, 1939 in Willard, Ohio to the late Virgil and Velma (Cronenwett) Long.
Gene was a 1957 graduate of Willard High School who went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier from 1960 to 1999. A sports enthusiast, Gene held many positions for local sports events that included organizing YMCA sporting events and umpiring city, church or little leagues. Gene was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and enjoyed writing poetry and meeting every morning at McDonald’s for coffee. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carol (Bailey) Long; four children, Shelly (Trent) Heyman, Michael Long, Mark (Denise) Long, and Bryan Long; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two siblings, Linda Laux and Gary (Marty) Long; sister-in-law, Pat Long; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jarred Heyman and Brock Long; and one brother, Ray Long.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gene’s funeral service will be held at the Christian Alliance Church, 1609 S Conwell Avenue, Willard, Ohio on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ricky Branham officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Bev Ganni - Oct 31, 2021
Carol and family, So sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. He was a wonderful person and a great mail man! Full of kind words and smiles, he will be greatly missed. God bless each of you.
Bob Carpenter - Oct 28, 2021
Carol Shelly Mark Bryan Mike my condolences to you sorry for your loss Jean may you rest in peace
Linda and Mike Veletean - Oct 26, 2021
To all of Gene’s family our deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you. Gene was a very friendly man who always had time to talk.
Barbara (Lawrence) Picklesimer - Oct 26, 2021
So sorry to hear about such a great man and friend.He was a great mailman for many years R.I.P. My friend, fly high!
Dick & Jeannine Snay - Oct 25, 2021
Carol and family, So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Gene was a buddy and a classmate of ours, and an all around great guy. Gene, we will miss your amazing poems and your presence at our class reunions. Gene always wanted to stay in touch and know how everyone was doing. RIP old buddy! Deepest condolences to Carol and family.
Gary & Charlotte Fink - Oct 24, 2021
Carol and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Gene passing. Gene was one of a kind , a truly wonderful person. He will be greatly missed by all. Prayers for all.
Karen Haupricht - Oct 23, 2021
My sincere sympathy Carol and Family.
Janet Hines - Oct 23, 2021
Carol and family. I was so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. You’ll all be in my prayers.
Aubrey Hall - Oct 22, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Gene was such a kind person and a great friend. I really enjoyed working with him at the Willard post office. I wish I could be there in person to give my condolences but I’m staying with my daughter in San Antonio.
Christine Donnersbach - Oct 22, 2021
So very sorry for your loss .. Your all in my Thoughts & Prayers during this very difficult time …May all your memories of him help now .. 💔💔
Aubrey Hall - Oct 22, 2021
I’m sorry for your loss. Gene was such a kind person and a great friend. I enjoyed working with him at the Willard post office. He was a friend to all. I wish I could be there to give you my condolences in person but I’m staying with my daughter in San Antonio for the winter.
Donna Myers - Oct 22, 2021
Carol and Family; Gene had a smile and a cheerful hello whenever I met him. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Keep the memories close at heart during the times of grief.
Debi Hamons - Oct 22, 2021
May you R.I.P. you will be missed by all that knew you. 🙏🙏🙏
jim bailey - Oct 22, 2021
rest in peace uncle gene im sure carol will miss u ur the last of my dads family except aunt carol god bless u
Trish Palmer Tarr - Oct 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this time.
Janet Jamison-Dawson - Oct 21, 2021
So sorry Carol and extended families to here of Gene’s passing. Prayers to everyone. 🙏🙏
Nancy Buzzard Skeans - Oct 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss Ray Gene and I were cousins raised to gather prayers for family and friends 🙏🙏🙏🙏
