Arky Rogers Long

Mr. Arky Rogers Long, age 63, died Friday, October 18, 2019, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia.  Services for Mr. Long will be held at Grace Church, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Mr. John Wooden and Mr. John Woodrum will officiate.   The service will conclude at the church.  Arky will be buried privately in Oak City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 2:00.

Arky Rogers Long was born May 4, 1956, to John Rogers Long and Susie Evelyn Kendrick Long, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  August 4, 1979, Arky married the love of his life, Gail Haire.  He was a dedicated member of Grace Church.  He taught Sunday School and served in many other areas.  Arky worked at Red Long’s Bait and Tackle for about 30 years.  He was a rural letter carrier for 28 years.  An accomplished outdoorsman, he worked as a guide for Archery Outfitters.  Arky was a great conversationalist and wonderful storyteller.  For many of the last few years he served as a faithful caregiver for his Aunt Betty Sue.  Arky was a wonderful husband and a great father.  He will be deeply missed by his family and many, many friends.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Haire Long; son, Joshua Rogers Long and wife, Ashley of Madison, Georgia;  a grandson due to join the family in February; sisters and brothers, Ulatha Bridges, Charla Palmer, Daryl Long, Brenda Dowdy, and Dargan Long; mother-in-law, Mildred Haire; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Raley.  Arky was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rogelyn Arlo (Kitty) Willis, and loving aunt and uncle, James Bronza (Red) and Betty Sue Long.

On-line condolences may be sent at www.Coxfuneral.net.  Cox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

5 Comments on “Arky Rogers Long”

  1. Prayers, for you Gail and for the family to my condolences I know Arky is gonna be missed by many .

  2. I am so sorry to see this. Gail and family…know that you will get through this and that Arky couldn’t be in a better place. Prayers to all of you. ❤

  3. Such heartbreaking news. My prayers are lifted for Gail and the family. We celebrated our 45th class reunion last night, and we thought of and spoke lovingly of our friend, Arky. I know Jesus welcomed you home.

  4. Gail, you and I met in elementary school. We were friends throughout our school years. When you met and knew that Arky was the one for you, I knew he was! I was so envious of the wonderful home you and he had even before little jr.
    I’ve thought about you so much in the past decades. I hope that you are going on with your life because I know that Arky would want it that way. I love you Gail. There are people in my life that I will love forever and you are one of the few. Hang in. It will work out. Pattie Alford.
    I don’t do that Facebook, etc. stuff.

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