Otis Long

October 26, 1926 - August 17, 2017

Otis Long Sr., 90, of Punta Gorda, Fl. passed away August 17th, 2017 at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Fl. Otis has been a resident of Punta Gorda since 1967. He was born on October 26th, 1926 in Rio, Fl. He was the second born child but the first born son of George and Gladys Long. In 1945, he and his family all moved to Ft. Myers, Fl. And then, he moved to Pine Island, Fl. He met and married the love of his life, Jacqueline Long, on May 7th, 1964. In 1967, they moved to Punta Gorda and that is where they raised their five children. He leaves to cherish his memory, five wonderful children; Elizabeth (Anthony) Jones; Pamela (Dennis) Andrews; Otis (Michelle) Long Jr.; George (Gail) Long and James Wesley (Lisa) Long, all of Charlotte County, Fl. He also leaves behind, 11 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 9 great-grandsons and 11 great-granddaughters, 2 sisters; Bertha Neal of Moultrie, Ga. and Doris Myers of St. Augustine, Fl.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding him in death were, his loving wife, his grandson; Dustin Long, his parents, 4 brothers; George, John, Albert and Eugene, 2 sisters; Addie Lee Juliano and Mary Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Tidwell Hospice, 1144 Veronica St. Port Charlotte, Fl. 33952. In lieu of flowers, please feed the birds and the squirrels.