JAMES A. LONG (JIM) Passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Princeton, West Virginia in 1940. He was in the US Air Force and came to Jacksonville in 1962 where he met his wife DeDe. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years DeDe (Fraley), 2 sons, Jim, Jr. (Kathy) and Mark (Dana), 4 grandchildren, Danielle Keegan (Patrick), Cody, Nicole and Kelly Long and numerous nieces and nephews. A sister, Yvonne Bryant (Shierl). Predeceased were his parents, Adolph and Coletta Long, a sister, Nancy Anderson (Joe) and a brother Thomas Long.
Jim worked in the title insurance business for over 40 years and is well known throughout that community. He was introduced into the industry by his father-in-law Art Fraley and worked for numerous title companies throughout Florida. He retired from First American 17 years ago.
Jim was a faithful, active member of Faith United Methodist Church where he served in leadership on numerous committees.
Services will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, 4000 Spring Park Rd., Jacksonville, Fl 32207 on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00 am officiated by Rev. Barry Andrews. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl 32207 immediately following the services Thursday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207.
