Carl E. "Cardy" Long Jr.

Surrounded by his loving family, a should have been cowboy rode off into the sunset on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Carl Long Jr., the oldest son of Frances Long George and the late Carl E. Long, was born on July 7, 1951 and was a graduate of Waynesburg High School. For many years he was the drum player for a local country and southern rock band, Sweet Creek. He was a heavy equipment operator, business owner and truck driver. His passion however was for his farm, horses and his beloved husky "Sadie." Any downtime was spent watching Gunsmoke and in true Cardy lingo one of his last quotes to his daughter was, "I think the wheels have fallen off this wagon and the ride is just about over." His wit and love will be missed by his Mother: Frances Long George, his Daughter: Tracy (Steve) Shawley, his Son: Bryan (Amanda) Long, his Brother: Ronald Wayne (Carolyn) Long, his Sister: Charlotte (Jim) Connors, 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild, several nieces and nephews, his loving Companion: Christine Reha, his Step-brother: Gary George and Step-sister: Beth Madden. He was preceded in death by his Father: Carl Long, his Step-father: Kenneth Wayne George, his Step-sister: Eleanor Cole, his Step-brother: Kevin George and his Nephew: Timothy James Connors. At the request of Cardy there will be no visitation or services held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Milliken and Throckmorton FH,Inc. 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director are entrusted with his arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to the Save a Horse Stables 165 Lightner Run Rd., Rogersville, PA 15359 or to the Humane Society of Greene County 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.