Gary C. Long, 71, of Adolphus, KY passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Olive Branch Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The Adolphus, KY native was a retired employee of TRW Automotive, a member of the Army National Guard for 6 years, member of Roberts Tabernacle Church of God of Prophecy for over 50 years, where he served as deacon, church trustee, food pantry, finance committee, maintenance committee, prayer team and overseer of the Christmas food drive and attended Victory Hill Ministries. He was a son of the late Grover Cleveland Long and Margie Elizabeth Keen Long.
He is survived by his wife: Sherry Perdue Long, Adolphus, KY;
1 son: Ben Long (Sandi), Scottsville, KY;
3 daughters: Jennifer Woods (Jason) and Kristy Wilson (Danny), all of Scottsville, KY; Wendy Graves (Brian), Olive Branch, MS;
2 sisters: Faye Tabor (Roy), Scottsville, KY and Linda Clark (Delbert), Westmoreland, TN;
1 aunt: Hazel Parker, Adolphus, KY;
6 grandchildren: Chase Wilson (Madison England); Jaylee Kirby (Tyler); Olivia Graves; Eli Graves; Landree Long and Boone Graves;
2 step grandchildren: Karley and Avery;
Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1 grandson: Sawyer Graves.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Roberts Tabernacle Church of God with Bro. Brian Wilson and Bro. Danny Wilson officiating and burial in Roberts Tabernacle Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Goad Funeral Home and 9:00 A.M. Thursday until funeral time at Roberts Tabernacle Church of God of Prophecy.