Gene Eldon Long Obituary
The family of Gene Eldon Long in Raleigh, North Carolina announces his passing on August 15, 2026. Gene, born on November 18, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Eldon Long to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Long and Edith Long; and his siblings, Kenneth Long (Genevieve), Paul Long (Jean), Tim Long, Betty Billingley (MacNeil) and Wanda Morgan (Jack).
He is survived by: his friend William Bauman; his wife Aline Turcotte Long; his sons, Dale Long (Colleen), Gregory Long (Anna Marie) and Nicholas Long (Kristen Gleason Long); his grandchildren, Kelly Cline, Cullen McVay, Jennifer Soule, Chris, Taylor Long, Tucker Smith, Pamela Long, Sala Long Coleman, Wesley, Miranda Long Pittington, Cory, Gregory Long, Jr., Eldon Long, Aiden Long, Cora Long and Phineas Long; his great grandchildren, Ethan Cline, Evelyn Mike, Emma Soule and Ella Cogdill; and his sister-in-law Linda Long. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor and memory of Gene Long to his beloved C&O Canal, where he spent the first 18 years of his life, through the C&O Canal Trust, the official philanthropic partner of the C&0 Canal National Historical Park, http://www.canaltrust.org.
