Jacob "Jake" A. Long Jr, 66, of Savannah, GA passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Jake retired from Gulfstream Aerospace as a Quality Engineer in 2016.
He enjoyed golfing and loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. He was a great father, loving husband, and caring grandfather. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of Acacia Lodge #452 F. & A.M's, and a member of the York Rite, consistory valley of Savannah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Sr. and Lily Mae Hix; brother, Harold "Sput" Long; sister, Glenda "Fay" Giddens.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl "Ann" Long; son, Jacob "Jake" A. Long III (Michele); daughter, Christina Long McCarthy (Bryan); sister, Wanda Evans (Charlie); grandchildren Jacob IV, Madelyn, Caleb, Tristen, and Emma; numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering will be held from 5pm to 8pm Saturday August 10, 2019 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.
Baker McCullough Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, GA 31406
912-927-1999
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