George graduated from Decater High school in Berlin, Maryland. He joined the United States Army in 1963. He served 3 tours in Vietnam, spent 4 years in Germany, and came back and retired at Fort Hood, Texas in 1984. After retirement he joined the Copperas Cove Bass Club where he fished in a lot of tournaments all over Texas. He loved Nascar. As a huge fan he hardly ever missed a race. He enjoyed reading Louis Lamar western novels, getting outside to mow on his big riding mower, or help working on cars with his son.
He is preceded in death by his mother Mildred Whealton, father Ernest Long and brother Richard Whealton and Aubery Whealton.
He is survived by wife Elizabeth J Long, daughter Mary Anne Long-Mcwaters husband Mark Mcwaters, son Jack Bruce Long and wife Brenda Bebee-Long, one grand son Shane Long and Alisha Long and great grand sons Spencer Rice and Wyatt Rice all of Copperas Cove, Texas. Brothers Elisha Whealton and wife Lynette and John and Brenda Whealton, all of Georgetown Delaware, a sister Mildred Christiansen her husband Lonnie of Shiloh, NC , sister in law Soon Won of Hawaii.
A memorial service for George will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Long family.
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