Terry Wayne Long: Chadbourn

1953 – 2026

     Terry Wayne Long of Chadbourn passed away Monday, Aug. 31, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 73.

     Born Feb. 12, 1953, in Columbus County, he was the son of the late James Franklin Long and Alene Williams Long.

    He was a York Rite Mason, a member of Tabor Lodge 563, a Sudan Shriner for 50 years as well as a member of the Columbus Shrine Club.

     He is survived by his wife, Patsy McPherson Long of the home; two sons, Dustin Long (Christine) of Chadbourn and Terry James “TJ” Long (Nikki) of Whiteville; one daughter, Terra Long Coats (Jesse) of Loris; a brother, Frank Long (Linda) of Buies Creek; and five grandchildren, Keylin, Derek, Ella, Addison and Tyson.

     Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist Church.

     Funeral services were planned for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist Church, burial with Masonic Rights following in McPherson Cemetery.

     Family like to thank the Gentiva Hospice team for their very special and compassionate care.

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