Eugene “Gene” Allen Long, 95, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Charter Assisted Living.
He was born Tuesday, June 12, 1928, in Granite City, Illinois, to Lawrence and Mabel Long, both preceded.
Gene was a U.S. Army veteran.
He enjoyed bowling, watching horse races, and was also an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
He married Oreta Long on January 30th, 1985 and she preceded him in death Friday, January 14, 2011.
Besides his parents and wife, Gene is also preceded in death by his son: Robert Gibbons; a daughter-in-law: Mercedes Gibbons (Roger’s wife); son-in-law: Gene Hadden (Shirley’s husband); sister: Susie Talley; and brother: Eddie Long.
Mr. Long is survived by his daughters: Debra “Debbie” McKinize, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Linda Gibbons, of Paris, Tennessee; Shirley Hadden, of Russellville, Kentucky; his sons: Gary Gibbons, of Paris, Tennessee; Roger Gibbons, of Camden, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous other close family members and friends.
His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.