Richard James Long age 89 of Hopwood, Pa passed away Friday February 26, 2021. He was born June 3, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. He Is the son of the late James Long and Esther (Borrell) Long.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Jean (Reynolds) Long, two children Debra Grimm and an infant son Ross, siblings Marilyn Swaney, Dorothy Hutchinson, Rita Jacobs and Donald Cook.
He is survived by his children Daniel Long (Terrie) of Uniontown, Linda Collins (John) of Connellsville, grandchildren Amanda Collins, Annie Brown, Emily Collins (Ricky Pierce), great grandson Raiden Pierce, step grandchildren Katie, JT and Foster, brothers Larry Long (Stephanie) of Hopwood, Pa and Wayne Long (Betty) of Hopwood, Pa. Also surviving are two god daughters Colleen Swaney of Hopwood, Pa and Kim Kelley of Lewis Center, Ohio and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and had been a member of the Amvets Post #103 in Hopwood. He was a self Employed owning his own construction business and he loved to hunt fish and golf.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME HOPWOOD, PA on Monday March 1, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm and Tuesday March 2, 2021 from 10am to 11am the time of the service with Reverend Heather Simpson officiating the service. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 state and federal guidelines and restrictions, social distancing and mask are required at the viewing and service. The family would like to send a special thanks to Twin Oaks Home Care and their staff for taking such great care of him.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.donaldrcrawfordfueralhome.com
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