John Odell Long, Jr.

John Odell Long, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on May12, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Odell Long, Sr. and Mary Allen Long; wife Rebecca Sams Long.

Survivors are daughters Terri L. Dees of Stanley, NC, Melanie L. Manera of York, SC, and Lori Michelle Long of Clover, SC; grandchildren, Eric C. Dees II of Indian Trail, NC, Sean C. Dees of Midland, NC, Patrick M. Dees of Dallas, NC and Rachel N. Manera of York, SC; five great grandchildren; special friend, Kay Burgin of Lincolnton, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Sunday May 15, 2016 at Hollywood Cemetery. Officiating Rev. Sean Dees.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.