Brian Long1,2

M, b. December 16, 1968, d. June 17, 2021
FatherBuford Anthony Long1,3,4 b. June 9, 1948, d. May 23, 2023
MotherShirlene Kay Eanes1,3,4
     Brian Long was buried at Long Family Farm Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 16, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.2,3 He married Michelle Unknown circa 1993.1,3,4 Brian Long died on June 17, 2021 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 52.3 He Brian Anthony Long, age 52, a life-long resident of Blacksburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with metastatic kidney cancer. Brian leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Michelle T. Long; two sons, Colton Long and Billy Long; two daughters, Whitney Akers (Justin) and Josie Long; two grandsons, Connor and Sawyer Akers; his parents, Buford and Shirlene Long; brother, Robbie Long (Amanda); niece, Dana Long; and countless close friends. Brian was born in Radford, Va., on December 16, 1968. Brian was a hard-working man with many talents such as heavy equipment operator, concrete specialist, rock/brick mason, carpenter, farmer, and hunter. He was a dedicated friend to so very many, and taught his children many valuable life-long skills. He was a dedicated employee and retired concrete foreman of the Town of Blacksburg for nearly 21 years. Brian will be laid to rest on his farm in a hand-made cedar casket crafted by himself and his dear friend, Davy Price. Burial following service at the Long family farm. on June 19, 2021.3

Family

Michelle Unknown
Marriage*He married Michelle Unknown circa 1993.1,3,4 
Children
  • Colton Long3
  • Billy Long3
  • Whitney Long3
  • Josie Long3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florris Sutphin Eanes Poff obituary in the Feb 5, 2019 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Brian Anthony Long obituary in the Jun 19, 2021 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Buford Anthony Long obituary in the May 26, 2023 edition.