Leroy Alfred Long

L. Alfred Long, 94, of Farmville, VA, passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1927 to the late Norman and Lillian Harsch Long and grew up in East Aurora, NY. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his military service, Al attended Rochester University. Later, he became a branch manager for Sunshine Biscuit Co., located in Long Island, NY, where he met his wife-to-be, Joan. They married on May 15, 1955 and moved to Meherrin, VA in 1973. Al worked as a corporate accountant many years in this area until retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma J. Hagen.
He is survived by his wife Joan Sawyer Long, brothers-in-law Dr. Robert Sawyer (Julie), Kenneth Sawyer (Charlene), and many beloved nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00AM in the Church of Christ, Farmville. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

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