Canton – Freeman Long, 80, of Canton passed away at 1:55 pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Canton. He was born on July 11, 1936 in Canton to William “Doc” and Hazel (Lowry) Long. Freeman married Wilma Shawgo on September 20, 1953 in Canton. She survives along with one daughter Sharon (Roger) Harkless of Canton, sister Bonnie (Harold) Jump of Canton, brother Tony Long of Canton, granddaughter Tina (Rick Sheets Jr.) Myers of Canton, two great-grandchildren; Cody Meyer and Ashlye Myers both of Canton, two great-great-grandchildren; Camden Meyer and Huntlye Myers both of Canton, and several nieces and nephews. Freeman was preceded in death by his parents and one brother William Long Jr.
Freeman owned and operated Long’s Auto body in Canton. He attended Canton Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Canton Bowling Association. Freeman loved roller skating, being on the Starcevich farm cutting wood, sitting on the front porch and being with his grandkids.
Services will be 11 am Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, December 7. The Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made Canton Church of the Brethren.
To leave online condolences or view his DVD, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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