Lawrence A. Long

Mr. Lawrence A. Long, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at his residence. Lawrence was born in Providence, RI, to Gerald and Edna Long. After serving four years in the Air Force during the Korean War, he went on to earn a degree at the University of Miami. He then became a Certified Safety Professional ""CSP"" and worked at Eastern Airlines in Miami, FL, for 18 years then finished his career with T.V.A. in Chattanooga, TN. Lawrence and Janet moved to Winston-Salem in September 2015 to be near family. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Janet; and children, Michael Long (Martha) of Northborough, MA, and Kathy Ownley (James) of Advance, NC. He will be fondly remembered by his six grandchildren, Joy (Garrett), Rebecca, Janet (Edward), Hannah, Allen, and Derek; and by his four great-grandchildren, Lilly, Alex, Edward, and Michael. Also surviving is his brother, David Long of Providence, RI. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Hillsdale United Methodist Church, 5018 US Highway 158, Advance, NC, with Pastor Jerry Webb officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A celebration of life service will also be held in July, where he will be laid to rest in the family plot at Seaside Cemetery in Blue Hill, ME. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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