It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Ralph Long of Manchester, Tennessee, born in Elkton, Maryland, who passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ralph Long to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Howard Thomas Long Jr. and Margaret Ruth Long (Lauer); and his brother Howard Thomas Long III. He is survived by : his wife Janet Marie Long (Fuller); his children, Crystal Scalf, Jimmy Long (Kenna), Clint Long, Sarah Long (Andrew), Kathy Cooley (Jared), Peggy Long, Jacob Long (Tasha) and Jessie Turley (Cody); and his brothers, Steve Long (Eileen), Phil Long, Dale Long and Billy Henry (Amanda). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Jim's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Central Funeral Home