James R. Long

October 12, 2020 at 8:55 p.m.

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BOURBON – James R. Long, age 75, of Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Jim was born Dec. 21, 1944, in Warsaw, to Wendell and Kathryn Lozier Long. He has been a lifetime resident of Bourbon and the past seven years in Warsaw. Jim was a retired self-employed truck driver hauling steel. He had many interests, racing cars at Warsaw Speedway, owning drag racing cars, fishing, hunting, but most of all his family was a priority.

On March 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Karen Dinneen, who survives along with his daughter Tami (Richard) Thompson, of Warsaw. Jim was blessed with his two grandsons: Jason and Andrew Thompson, both of Bourbon. His surviving siblings are: Jill (Carl) Middaugh, of Bourbon; Connie (Charlie) Campiti, of Plymouth; Sonja (Paul) Mullett, of Nappanee; Mike Long, of Bourbon; and Dennis Long, of Plymouth.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, James R. Long Jr.

A family graveside service was held at Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon.

In keeping with current COVID-19 regulations, masks will be suggested as well as being mindful of social distancing.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services of Jim.

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The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 2220.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.



BOURBON – James R. Long, age 75, of Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Jim was born Dec. 21, 1944, in Warsaw, to Wendell and Kathryn Lozier Long. He has been a lifetime resident of Bourbon and the past seven years in Warsaw. Jim was a retired self-employed truck driver hauling steel. He had many interests, racing cars at Warsaw Speedway, owning drag racing cars, fishing, hunting, but most of all his family was a priority.

On March 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Karen Dinneen, who survives along with his daughter Tami (Richard) Thompson, of Warsaw. Jim was blessed with his two grandsons: Jason and Andrew Thompson, both of Bourbon. His surviving siblings are: Jill (Carl) Middaugh, of Bourbon; Connie (Charlie) Campiti, of Plymouth; Sonja (Paul) Mullett, of Nappanee; Mike Long, of Bourbon; and Dennis Long, of Plymouth.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, James R. Long Jr.

A family graveside service was held at Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon.

In keeping with current COVID-19 regulations, masks will be suggested as well as being mindful of social distancing.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services of Jim.

*****  

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 2220.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.



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