PATTON -- Greely Elvin Long, 82, of Patton, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1997, at the family home.
He was born Nov. 13, 1914, in Lutesville, the son of Steve and Mary James Long. On Jan. 27, 1934 he married Elsie Brotherton.
He was a retired farmer.
He belonged to Post Oak Congregational Methodist Church in Patton where he served as an ordained deacon.
His wife survives him.
Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Patton.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, Rev. Julius Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Post Oak Cemetery near Patton.
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