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Hughsie Earl Long

September 22, 1927 - September 02, 2015

Hughsie Earl Long

Savannah- Hughsie Earl Long, 87, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Estill, South Carolina son of Bertis and Eva Jarrell Long.   He grew up in Estill and graduated from Estill High School and attended Clemson University. Hughsie entered the family pulpwood business in Estill where he remained until he moved to Savannah in 1968. He then joined J.C. Lewis Ford in sales retiring in 2008 after 40 years. He was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan, especially softball.

Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Virgie Long of Savannah; children, Hugh E. Long (Mardi) of Charleston, SC; Susan Raynal (Holbrook) of Clinton, SC; Denise Long of Florence, SC; two grandchildren, Brook Griffin (Jay), Andrew Raynal both of Charleston, SC and three great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date.

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- Melissa Griner Healy, Savnnah, GA

Virgie, we are so sorry for your loss. Hughsie was a good friend with a heart of gold. I miss the morning chats we had. I will remember him fondly.

- Jerry and janet Paulson, Savanah, Ga

are prayers are with Virgie and the family

- Harvey and Marion Bullis , Savannah, ga

Hughsie it was a joy knowing you we had a lot of laughs now may you rest in peace we will all miss you .

- Marion and Harvey Bullis, Savannah, Ga

My family extend condolences to your family. Our prayers ate Virgie Long.

- Roel Daniel, Manila, Phils

Virgie, I'm so sorry for your lost. My deepest condolence to Long Family..

- Edwards' Family, Pooler, Ga

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

- Susie Jackson, Florence, SC

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

- Susie Jackson, Florence, SC

Sending my love and sympathy to everyone. You are family and a part of my life. Hughsie was a very close first cousin and I loved him. ...as I did his parents and now his entire family. My heart hurts at this sad time. But , he is finding joy in heaven with his Heavenly Father and may we all find joy in that fact.

- Elaine L. Ling, Moncks Corner, SC

Denise, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. When you have some time, we would love to have dinner with you. Love to you and your family, Jim and Patsy

- Jim and Patsy Allen, Florence, SC

Denise, Susan, Hugh and family Thinking of you during this time of loss. May you feel the prayers, love and deep pools of peace during this time of mourning. I never met your Dad but feel like I knew him through times spent with you all. God Bless you during this time of sadness. Love you all, Stacey

- Stacey Thompson, Gretna , Va

Denise and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Donna Squires, Surfside Beach, SC

So sorry to hear this, Denise. You are in my prayers.

- Mardi Kemp, Florence, , SC

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and my prayers.

- Robin Dantzler, Florence, SC

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- Melissa Griner Healy, Savannah, Ga

Wonderful cousin and friend. Always enjoyed his visits at Ms Mymie's house with Virgie and family very much. Sorry we can't attend but know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your sorrow.

- Mack and Mary Jarrell, Estill, SC

So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you all. Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love you.

- Vicky Mims Owens, Dorchester, SC

hughsie was a good honest man he sold my family alot of cars over the years. he will be sadly missed he is probably trying to sell jesus a fine ride as i am typing this. see ya later hughsie.

- ronnie l hall, sav, ga

Hugh E, Susan, and Denise: So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God's Love comfort ya'll during this time.

- Allan&Nancy Sikes, Aiken, SC

Dear friend Susan !! I'm SO sorry for this ! Know ALL too well how it is ! I never met your Dad but knowing YOU I am sure he was a really FINE MAN !! Love you and wishing your Mom, You, and all the family the peace that comes with knowing you'll see him again~ Love you !!

- Barbara Stokes, Ripley, MS

Susan, Denise, Hugh E., and Virgie, Thoughts and prayers your way. Much love to all.

- Jamie and Forrest Adair, Clinton, SC

Susan, Denise, Hugh E., and Virgie, Thoughts and prayers your way. Much love to all.

- Jamie and Forrest Adair, Clinton, SC

So sorry to hear about Mr. Hughsey's passing. God Bless all of you during your time of mourning.

- Marilyn Smith Cooke, Barnwell, SC

Susan Hugh and Denise I will be thinking of you in the loss of your father.

- Russell Lawton, Charleston, SC

Eddie, Susan, Denise I just saw the obituary for your Dad. I'm sorry for your loss. I saw him many years ago in Savannah and one time at Nixville Church. He aged well. God bless you and your families. Marsha

- Marsha Beasley (Marjorie Smith family), Williston, SC

Susan, Hugh E. and Denise, Please accept my condolences in the passing of your father. May your memories comfort you during this time. May God bless you all. Love, Carol

- Carol Wofford, Columbia, SC

Much love and prayers to you all!

- Tamie Long Patnaude, Springfield, GA

Denise I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out for you and your family during this time. You are deeply love my friend.

- Robby Crowley, Florence , SC

Neecie,, I'm sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. He was one character !! Earl loved him .. especially when they played softball when they were younger. You and all your family are in my heart & prayers!

- Mrs Earl Rivers ( Judy Norton Rivers), Estill, SC

Love to the family and God bless! Love David

- David Barnes, Beaufort, SC

Share your condolences with the family

- Melissa Griner Healy, Savnnah, GA

Virgie, we are so sorry for your loss. Hughsie was a good friend with a heart of gold. I miss the morning chats we had. I will remember him fondly.

- Jerry and janet Paulson, Savanah, Ga

are prayers are with Virgie and the family

- Harvey and Marion Bullis , Savannah, ga

Hughsie it was a joy knowing you we had a lot of laughs now may you rest in peace we will all miss you .

- Marion and Harvey Bullis, Savannah, Ga

My family extend condolences to your family. Our prayers ate Virgie Long.

- Roel Daniel, Manila, Phils

Virgie, I'm so sorry for your lost. My deepest condolence to Long Family..

- Edwards' Family, Pooler, Ga

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

- Susie Jackson, Florence, SC

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

- Susie Jackson, Florence, SC

Sending my love and sympathy to everyone. You are family and a part of my life. Hughsie was a very close first cousin and I loved him. ...as I did his parents and now his entire family. My heart hurts at this sad time. But , he is finding joy in heaven with his Heavenly Father and may we all find joy in that fact.

- Elaine L. Ling, Moncks Corner, SC

Denise, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. When you have some time, we would love to have dinner with you. Love to you and your family, Jim and Patsy

- Jim and Patsy Allen, Florence, SC

Denise, Susan, Hugh and family Thinking of you during this time of loss. May you feel the prayers, love and deep pools of peace during this time of mourning. I never met your Dad but feel like I knew him through times spent with you all. God Bless you during this time of sadness. Love you all, Stacey

- Stacey Thompson, Gretna , Va

Denise and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Donna Squires, Surfside Beach, SC

So sorry to hear this, Denise. You are in my prayers.

- Mardi Kemp, Florence, , SC

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and my prayers.

- Robin Dantzler, Florence, SC

Share your condolences with the family

- Melissa Griner Healy, Savannah, Ga

Wonderful cousin and friend. Always enjoyed his visits at Ms Mymie's house with Virgie and family very much. Sorry we can't attend but know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your sorrow.

- Mack and Mary Jarrell, Estill, SC

So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you all. Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love you.

- Vicky Mims Owens, Dorchester, SC

hughsie was a good honest man he sold my family alot of cars over the years. he will be sadly missed he is probably trying to sell jesus a fine ride as i am typing this. see ya later hughsie.

- ronnie l hall, sav, ga

Hugh E, Susan, and Denise: So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God's Love comfort ya'll during this time.

- Allan&Nancy Sikes, Aiken, SC

Dear friend Susan !! I'm SO sorry for this ! Know ALL too well how it is ! I never met your Dad but knowing YOU I am sure he was a really FINE MAN !! Love you and wishing your Mom, You, and all the family the peace that comes with knowing you'll see him again~ Love you !!

- Barbara Stokes, Ripley, MS

Susan, Denise, Hugh E., and Virgie, Thoughts and prayers your way. Much love to all.

- Jamie and Forrest Adair, Clinton, SC

Susan, Denise, Hugh E., and Virgie, Thoughts and prayers your way. Much love to all.

- Jamie and Forrest Adair, Clinton, SC

So sorry to hear about Mr. Hughsey's passing. God Bless all of you during your time of mourning.

- Marilyn Smith Cooke, Barnwell, SC

Susan Hugh and Denise I will be thinking of you in the loss of your father.

- Russell Lawton, Charleston, SC

Eddie, Susan, Denise I just saw the obituary for your Dad. I'm sorry for your loss. I saw him many years ago in Savannah and one time at Nixville Church. He aged well. God bless you and your families. Marsha

- Marsha Beasley (Marjorie Smith family), Williston, SC

Susan, Hugh E. and Denise, Please accept my condolences in the passing of your father. May your memories comfort you during this time. May God bless you all. Love, Carol

- Carol Wofford, Columbia, SC

Much love and prayers to you all!

- Tamie Long Patnaude, Springfield, GA

Denise I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out for you and your family during this time. You are deeply love my friend.

- Robby Crowley, Florence , SC

Neecie,, I'm sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. He was one character !! Earl loved him .. especially when they played softball when they were younger. You and all your family are in my heart & prayers!

- Mrs Earl Rivers ( Judy Norton Rivers), Estill, SC

Love to the family and God bless! Love David

- David Barnes, Beaufort, SC

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200