Scottie Eugene Long

Scottie Eugene Long, 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1966, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Charles and Patsy Long.

Scottie was an Earnhart fan, loved NASCAR, motorcycles and dirt racing. He even met his wife at the racetrack. Scottie was his sons' best friend.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, India Meeks, and Fletcher and Ila Crane; and uncle, Bud Long.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by the mother of his children, Sandy Long of Kings Mountain, NC; sons, Lucas Long (Cayla) of Kings Mountain, NC, and Lance Long of Kings Mountain, NC; brother, Captains Robert Long (Wanda) of Beauford, SC; grandchildren, Trever, Tucker, Tanner, and Hazley all of Kings Mountain, NC.

Family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00pm, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Steve Taylor and Captain Robert Long, will be held 2pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church - 1017 Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Burial will follow the service at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church - 1017 Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com