Robert H. Long, 91, of Xenia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on
Monday, August 12, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 28, 1927, in Grays
Branch, Kentucky, the son of William Mason and Alpha Burke Long. He was a member of the
First Church of Christ in Xenia, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived
by: his wife, Carla (Creamer) Long, whom he married on June 27, 1987; children: Steve (Kathy)
Long of Florida; Garry (Maggie) Hawes of Xenia; Gregg (Dianna) Hawes of Sabina, and
grandchildren: Zachary (Brittany) Long, Justin Long, Kelsey Long (great grandson Ricky),
Tammy Schneider, Carlee Hawes, Eliza Hawes, Andie Hawes, Joshua Hawes, Caleb Hawes,
Lydia Denney, and Josh Denney. He is survived also by a brother-in-law, Dale (Susan) Creamer
of Brookville, as well as several nieces, nephews, and many close friends, including special
friends: Joe (Kay) Livingston and his four-legged friend, Bear. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his first wife, Patricia Long; a son, Bobby Long; a sister, Pearlie Tony; and by a brother,
Edgar Mason Long. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be
held at 11:30am on Saturday, August 17 at the First Church of Christ (441 Ledbetter Rd., Xenia)
with Pastor Pete Creamer and Pastor Andy Spencer officiating. Visitation will be held from 10am
Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ "Buckets Of Hope" or to Hospice of
Dayton (324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420) in his memory. Condolences may be made
to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.