Death date: Mar 7, 2021
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Donald Ray Long, Jr., age 53, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center.The family will receive friends from 10 until 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Fort Mill. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ken Terry officiating. A Fort Mill native, Ray attended Fort Mill High School. Ray worked in IT/Industrial Maintenance for Alliance Plastics in Rock Hill. He was mechanically gifted with talent to fix anything…almost. If he couldn’t fix it, you needed a new one. In addition to “wrenching”, he loved fishing, especially with his father and his son.Ray is survived by his son, Davis B. Long and his girlfriend, Paige McComber of Fort Mill; his girlfriend, Catherine Doggett of the home; his father, Donald Ray Long, Sr. and his wife, Jean; his mother, Sue Gogoladze and her husband, Tamazi of Wilson, N.C.; his stepsister, April Battle and her husband, John of Rock Hill. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice or First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715.Read Obituary
Don,Jean and Davis , I will miss Ray [my son in-law] He was a great guy . I'm sorry I could not make the memorial service . I had eye surgery wednesday [cataract],I could not see to drive that far . Davis came to see me Sunday , love that grandson so much . You all are in my prayers , love you all . Curtis Klutz , pawpawcurtis1@yahoo.com
Don and Jean,
I just learned of Ray’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known earlier.
Take care of yourself and please know that I am remembering you in my prayers.
Hugs to you both,
Skipper
Ray Long was very talented young man and cared about people. He was my sons best friend since high school. He was loved by me and my family, will miss him vey much.
Ray was my brothers best friend. Ray always had a special place in my heart. He had a gentle, kind, and generous spirit. I will miss seeing him when I come into town, as he always came to see me when I was in Fort Mill.
Love you Man! You will Always have a place in my heart.
Peace to everyone who knew him.
Deanna Dowdy Ragsdale
Our thoughts and prayers are with Donald, Davis and all of the family and friends at this difficult time. Ray will be missed by many.
Rest In Peace cousin.
The Long Family in New Jersey
Ray is one of the kindest people I know. He and my Brother were best friends, so Ray was over at the house a lot. He was a friend you could count on, and who genuinely cared about you.
Into adulthood I saw him when I came into town, he always came over to see me. Ray had a gentle soul. I will miss him, although he will always be with me in my heart.
Love You Man, and will NOT forget you!!!
Deanna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God provide an everlasting peace only he can.
Please know we are here.
We love you, Davis.
Love- Mandy and Tony Sapough with Branden and Michael Hopkins III.
