Obituary of Rodger Long

Rodger Lee Long, 69, of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017, at home with his loving wife by his side. Rodger was born in Morgantown, on December 23, 1947, a son of the late Carl "Shorty" and the late Thelma Pearl (Davis) Long. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam war. He was a lifetime member of the Masontown VFW Post 1589 and the Preston County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 977. He retired from Jennmar after 32 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Rodger is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara (Lambert) Long of Reedsville; three brothers, Douglas Long and Charlotte of Cheat Lake, Terry Long and Nan of Masontown, John Long and Kari of Morgantown; five sisters, Catherine Diane Boorse and Samuel "Woody" of Cleveland, NC, Donna Sue Hovatter and Mike of Masontown, Carla Jo Ellifritz of Masontown, Carolyn Marie Trickett and Randy of Reedsville, Bonnie Kay Bolyard and Brad of Kingwood and several nieces and nephews that loved him very much. He was preceded in death by a brother in law, Willard "Bubby" Ellifritz. Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 2-8 pm and 12 noon until the 1 pm service time, on Thursday, November 2, 2017, with Rev. Ray Frankhouser officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Masontown. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County VFW Honor Guard, WVANG Honor Guard, and the Preston County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 977. Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.