Samuel "Sammie" Long

Samuel Long Obituary

Samuel "Sammie" Long PINEVILLE, NC - Mr. Samuel L. Long "Sammie" of Pineville, NC, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, NC after an extended battle with lung cancer. Born January 6, 1941, in Hampton, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Wilson and Verna Long. After serving four years in the Air Force Mr. Long became a computer programmer for Harris Communications for many years. He was the owner of the Pineville Gun Shop since 1976 and spent the last ten years working full time at his business. He loved gun smithing and visiting with all his loyal customers. Sam was Commander of the Cranford-Garrison American Legion Post 337 for 25 years and stepped down as Vice Commander last year. He was a big supporter of the American Veterans and the Legion youth baseball team. He enjoyed cooking bar-b-q and other types of foods for family and friends. Married to the late Viola Bennett Long, he is survived by one son, Larry Long of Charlotte, NC and two daughters, Sandy Millett and husband Andy of Charlotte, NC and Susan Thompson and husband JR of Fort Mill, SC; two sisters, Ann Ramsey and Maxi Lee Harper and husband Lamar, both of Hampton, SC and his sister-in-law, Joann Long of Hampton, SC. There are five grandchildren: Matt Helms and wife Amanda, Patricia Long, Courtney Long, Ashley Hollander and Sam Boysworth. There is one great-granddaughter Matti Ann Helms as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by one son, Eddie Long. A graveside funeral service will be held July 9, 2010, at 1:00 PM in the Hampton Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Jamie Williams. Friends may call beginning at 11 AM prior to the service on Friday at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, 300 Mulberry Street West, Hampton, SC 29924 (803-943-3352). A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010, at The Hut, 413 Johnston Dr, Pineville, NC from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For those who wish, online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at: www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Long

8 Entries

Frances Currie

July 17, 2010

The family of Dewitt and Frances Currie send our deepest sympathy to your family. Sam was one of Dewitt's favorite people. We feel like Sam and Dewitt are in heaven setting up a gun show and enjoying a good laugh. We always looked back in church at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian to see if Sam was on the back row. He had become one of our favorite people to see on Sundays. He will be greatly missed by so many. Prayers going out to you.

Vicky Martin

July 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be greatly missed as Vi.

We all used to have some great times in the old days.

Sam had been in my prayers.

Vicky

Ellis George

July 10, 2010

I just found out today, Sam will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed stopping by and talking with Sam. When people asked me to recommend a gunstore, I always mentioned Sam first.
Ellis George

Cheryl & Doug Seidel

July 9, 2010

Dear Sandy, Susie and Larry,
We will miss Uncle Sammy. He was always a joy to be with. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I know he is looking down from Heaven with Aunt Vi and Eddie.

Nick Handlow

July 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ted Shapack

July 8, 2010

We will miss the Prince of Pineville. Sam Long always put others first. He made you feel like an old friend as soon as he met you. Until I started hearing from friends and family today, I was unaware of how often I spoke of Sam with admiration. His work ethic and genuine concern for others reminded me of my grandfather, another man everyone loved. Farewell, Sam, your gentle kindness will stay with us always.

July 8, 2010

Dear Susan & JR,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Larry & Izzie Preston-Muskegon, MI

Renee Boatwright

July 8, 2010

Larry,Sandy,& Susan,
Sam was a Great man he was always like a father to us also. Pop will be Greatly missed! You all are in our Thoughts & Prayers Now & Forever. Pop will be in our hearts forever along with Mama Vi & Eddie, whom we loved and missed just as much. If there is anything you need or just a shoulder to cry on, Larry Jr & I will be there for you throughout these trying days. Please don't hesitate to ask us for anything we will always be there for all of you. We love ya'll alot and hope that the days to come will get easier just knowing Pop is free of pain and home with Mama Vi & Eddie now. God Bless the Long Family Your parents were the GREATEST!!
Love & Prayers Always,
Larry Illgen Jr. & Renee Boatwright

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