Gerald Long, Sr.

Long Sr., Gerald T. "Jerry"  - Age 86, Bradenton, FL formerly of Flint died January 21, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel,  209 East Broad Street, Linden. Burial in Toledo Memorial Park. Visitation will be held  4-8 PM Thursday and 10 AM - 11 AM Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions, may do so to Braden River United Methodist Church, Bradenton, FL.

Gerald was born March 12, 1934 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles and Jessie  (Wray) Long, Sr.  Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Chevrolet Delphi West following 30 years of service. He was a member of Braden River United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #1072 of Bradenton, FL and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by children, Gerald T. Long, Jr. (Veronica) of Fenton, MI; Kathy (Vern) Uricek of Bradenton, Fl;  Carol (Neal) Webster of Bath, MI, Gregory (Brenda) Long of Linden, MI; step-children, Loyd (Janet) Bartholomew, Valerie Miller, Mike (Heather) McGuire; Janice (Mark) Jones; Carolyn Morelli; Jennifer (Scott) Clark; Thomas Jones; Elizabeth Jones; David Leichty; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian M. Long; and brothers, James and Charles, and Raymond Long.

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