James Florence Long's Obituary
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James Florence Long, "Little Jim" 59, was born on September 13, 1953, and passed away on February 17, 2013. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia, the beloved special child of Anne Lane Long of Rome, Georgia, and the late James F. Long, Jr. of Cartersville, Georgia. An alumnus of Gracewood State School and Hospital, he also worked at Georgia Diversified Industries in Cartersville for 20 years. His parents, Anne and Jimmy Long, were pioneers in the founding of the first Kindergarten for mentally retarded children in the Cartersville City School System, which was supported by the Longs and other dedicated parents. Jim was a sweet and gentle soul who loved Disney, the Muppets, Wizard of Oz, Country music, Big Macs, and pretty women. He inspired the best human qualities in those around him.
Survivors include his mother; Anne Lane Long of Rome, Georgia; his sister; Sallie Long Sirmon, and her husband, Bill Sirmon, of Fort Valley, Georgia; his sister; Martha Anne Long Alvis, and her husband, Scott Alvis, of Phoenix, Arizona; his brother, Charles Mitchell Long of Rome, Georgia; two nieces; Joy Sirmon Watkins & Linda Haygood Ladig; and one nephew, Sgt. John Lane Sirmon, USMC.
Special thanks to Gracewood, Georgia Diversified Industries, Autumn Terrace Assisted Living, and the Oaks Nursing Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Double Branches Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1011 Camp Daniel Marshall Rd, Lincolnton, Georgia 30817 OR Georgia Special Olympics, 4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400, Atlanta, GA 30340.
The family will celebrate Little Jim's life in a private memorial service at a later date.
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