George D Long. Age 95. George passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Rose (preceded in death). Loving father of 5 children, George J. Long (preceded in death), Diane (Alan) Kaip, Rose Ann Drouillard, Robert (Betty) Long, Deborah (Timothy) Hicks. Loving Pap of 12 grandchildren, Shane (Angel) Kaip, Renee (Marcos) Plaza, Rachael Clark, James (Stephanie) Long, Diana (Rachel) Kaip-Townshend, Paul Drouillard, Nicole (Bo) St. Peter, Aubrianna (Ashley) Hilliard-Mrowczynski, Sarah (Angelo) DeSanto, Samantha Hicks, Cody (Paige) Hicks, Makena (Zachary) Jones. Loving Pap of 21 Great Grandchildren, Chloe, Katelyn, Caleb, Giada, Aidan, Mariella, Charlotte, Tatum, Harper, Monroe, Esperanza, Griffin, Charlie, Paisleigh, Jones, Vivian, Riley, Jackson, Blakeleigh, Sofia, Lorelei. Son of Chester & Alice Long (preceded in death). Brother of Annie Schaeffer, Lonnie (Peggy) Long, Preceded in death by the following: Marion (May) Long, Noble (Etty) Long, Vonie (Loretta) Long, Nicie (Steve) Mayton, Edith (Bill) McKeever, Toby Long, and Manson (Ellen) Long. Uncle of Vonetta Engle, Dale Engle, John Long, Bill (Marie) McKeever, Bob McKeever, John (Becky) McKeever, Dorothy Renneisen, Bertha Tygart, Debra Koch, Michael Schaeffer, Christopher Long, Ernest Long, Sandra Jones, Preceded in death by: Benjamin Long, Vonie Jr. Long , George Long, Betty Lynn, Shirley Davies, and David Castner.
A celebration of life! We are the flowers in his garden of life; feel free to wear colors in George's honor.
George was a man defined by his faith and love for the Lord. His was a kind and tender heart felt by all who knew him. He had a passion for life and befriended all. He loved his family and was the father of 5, grandfather of 12, and great grandfather of 21. He had a great sense of humor and was known for being able to turn a phrase. He loved music, played guitar (among other instruments) and was particularly fond of singing his gospel music. He believed everyday was a great day to dress up, sporting his cowboy shirts, cowboy hat and bolo ties. He was a patriotic man who loved to wear his red, white and blue and displayed his flag proudly. He was a veteran who served 2 years each in the Navy and Army. He was a handyman who could fix anything and a gardener with a green thumb who loved his flowers. He worked for General Motors for 38 years, loved his cars and was known for maintaining them meticulously, particularly his Cadillac. He was truly a gifted man who held a lot of titles and will remain a Legend in the hearts of all.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home from 12 noon until the time of the Military Honors Presentation by the United States Navy at 6:00 p.m. A memory and story sharing time for family and friends will follow the Military Honors.

In state will take place on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Bethany Baptist Church, 5350 Merrick St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. A procession to Our Lady of Hope Cemetery will follow the Funeral service.

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