UNION, WV --- John Stephen "Steve" Long, 67 and Kristi Jo Allen Long, 66, of Union, WV passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Marietta, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Steve was born at Red Sulphur Springs, WV, February 14, 1950 a son of Reba Saunders Long of Greenville and the late Orville "Shorty" Long.
He was a carpenter and owner of Long's Construction, a Veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Milton Grey Long.
Kristi was born at Pearisburg, Virginia, February 25, 1951 a daughter of the late Robert Nevitt and Dorothy Sibold Allen.
She was a teacher in Monroe County Schools, music director at Trinity United Methodist Church and pianist at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Monroe County 4-H Leaders Association, WV 4-H All Stars and an auxiliary member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Surviving are children; Janena Long Davis and husband, Jeff of Bridgeport, Stephanie Long of Union, John Long and wife, Samantha of Union, Scott Baker of Lindside, Todd Baker and wife, Korie of Union; grandchildren, Lilly, Steve and Nick Judy, Zoe and Cat Long, Hailie and Kendall Davis, Emma, Owen, Aaron, Abbie, Ean and Amiee Baker; brothers and sisters, Linda Dixon and husband, Dickie of Union, Vickie Francis and husband, Nathan of Peterstown, Mike Allen and wife, Becky of Union, Dave Allen and wife, Joan of Rainelle and Terri Allen of Roanoke, Va.; special family members, Hayley, Asia, India and China Collins and DeShawn Hayes.
Funeral Services will be held 11 am. Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union with the Rev. Terry Utterback and Rev. Frank Naglic officiating. Burial will follow at the Red Sulphur Springs Cemetery at Red Sulphur Springs.
Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 4 - 8 pm on Thursday, August 24, 2017.
The family requests that Memorial Donations be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1108 P. O. Box 126 Union, WV 24983.
Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the U. S Navy Honor Guard.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the Long Family may do so by visiting www. grovesfuneralhome.com