Olen Hershel Long

Olen “Tucker” Long, 77, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Angel Medical Center in Franklin, NC. He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Johnny Luther and Lille Mae Campbell Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Frank, Johnny, Carl, Lincoln, and Jay Long; sisters Lenore Kolac and Maudie Sue Hill. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Phyllis “Jean” Carpenter Long; daughters, Jeannie Long Bentley of Cleveland TN and Lisa Long Henry of Franklin, NC; grandchildren Julie Ann Bentley of Cleveland TN, Kaitlyn Henry and Samuel Alan Henry of Franklin, NC; sisters Glayds Thein of South Port, NC and Mable Pridemore of Point of Rocks, MD; and many nieces and nephews. Tucker, as he was known, was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He will be remembered for his love of his family and grandchildren, watching the University of Connecticut girls’ basketball games and his willingness to lend a helping hand to others. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a 51year member in good standing of the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge #672, but most importantly, he was a Christian. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 18, 2021in the Townson-Smith Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:00 pm prior to the service. The Reverend Mickey Stewart will officiate. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Robbinsville Lodge #672. Burial will follow in the Old Mother Cemetery where Military Rites and Flag presentation will be conducted by the North Carolina National Guard Honor Guard. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to serve the Long family. An online register is available at www.towonson-smithfuneralhome.com