J. T. Long was born December 20, 1936 in Mississippi the son of the late Joseph and Ora Overton Long.Mr. Long worked for General Electric and was a carpenter before becoming disabled. He was Baptist in Faith.He is survived by two daughters, Charolette Hodge of Pocahontas, TN, Karen Cearly of Bolivar, TN; a son, Tommy Long of Bolivar, TN; six grandchildren, Joshua Long of Pocahontas, TN, CeCilia Hodge of Pocahontas, TN, Chad Watson of Bolivar, TN, Matthew Watson of Bolivar, TN, Benjamin Long of Whiteville, TN, Brandy Avery of Middleton, TN; five Great Grandchildren and two sisters.In addition to his parents, Mr. Long was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.