Robert Stacy Long, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Retired, 72, husband of Dorothy Maylone Long, of Catlettsburg, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bob was born May 23, 1952 a son of the late Robert Stacy Long, Sr. and Frances Collins Long. Bob retired from the Air Force, Army and the Veterans Administration after many years of dedicated service. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2024 beginning at Noon at the Kenova United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, with members of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Honor Guard performing military rites. Bob was active at his church and led the Wednesday night bible study. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his beloved family. Bob was a history buff and enjoyed participating in Civil War Skirmishes. He was president of the Eastern Kentucky Military History Group. He was also a gun enthusiast, an outdoorsman and hunter. Bob was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan who traveled to see them play whenever he could. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Stacy Scott (Jessica) Long; two daughters, Erica Grace (Timothy) Huling and Patricia (Carlos) Carrasco; two brothers, Steve (Michelle) Long and David (Kelley) Long; a sister, Jan McBee; six grandchildren, Thiago and Thalya Carrasco, Orion and Rose Long and Chelsea and Owen Huling and his cat, Smoky. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. The funeral service will be streamed live on Kenova United Methodist Church’s Facebook page.
Even in elementary school, it was obvious that Bob was fascinated by military history and weaponry. We were in several classrooms together but fifth grade stands out as a special year. He was a unique kid who made a difference even in our young lives. RIP.
Bob was a great brother and we shared lots of wonderful memories. I will miss him a lot.
KC Chief games will not be the same.
Bob was a wonderful man and brother in law. I will miss having him come stay with us and go to the Chiefs games. It just won’t be the same this year at the playoff games without him.
RIP Bob…see you on the other side. Blessings and love sent to loved ones.
Former 70 VH Classmate.
Thank you. His death was totally unexpected.
We are happy to say we knew Bob. He was a member of the Catlettsburg UMC when Bill was pastor there. He was a great guy and Dad as well as an active church member. Our condolences to Dorothy and his children and grandchildren. We are keeping all in our prayers.
Pastor Bill and Deanna Bentley
Thank you, friend.