Laddie H. Long

Laddie H. Long, 82, of Dawsonville passed away Friday September 30, 2011 at his residence following a short illness.

Mr. Long was born April 12, 1929 in Lincoln County to the late George and Marie Long. For many years he lived in Atlanta while enjoying a second home on Lake Lanier and moved to Dawson County to live full time in 2005. He retired as a Conductor for CSX Railroad after 42 years of service and was also a residential building contractor in the Atlanta area.

Laddie was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was also preceded in death by his wives, Newell Howard Long and Linda Davis Long; and brothers, George Ray Long, William Preston Long, and Bobbie Newton Long.

Surviving are his son and daughter in law, Michael and Carol Long, Jefferson; stepdaughter and son in law, Tracy and Kevin Diver, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers in law, Ruby and Wayne Nicholson, Montgomery, AL, Mary Jane and Thomas McAvoy, Washington; brothers and sisters in law, Ben and Jackie Long, Tignall, Dale and Ruby Dell Long, Smyrna, Elizabeth Long, Greenville, SC, Gertrude Long, Tignall; granddaughter and grandson in law, Brittney and Brian Stoops, Monroe; great granddaughter, Emma Rose Stoops.

Memorial services will be held Friday October 7, 2011 at 11 o'clock at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Rev. Tim Taylor and Rev. Tilly Weldon will officiate.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.