Brian Eugene Long

February 24, 1969 - June 7, 2018

Brian Eugene Long, 49 of Pedro, OH was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Community Hospice in Ashland, KY.  Brian was born February 24, 1969 in Springfield, OH, son of Avanelle Mart Long Jenkins and the late George E. Long, Sr.  Brian was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Kitts Hill, OH.  He is survived by his wife, Christy McKnight Long whom he married November 18, 1989.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Megan (Jason) Pennington; his son, Corey Long; Kalib Fizer and Shawn Sparks who he loved like sons; two grandsons, Mason and Maddix Pennington; a brother, George (Angie) Long Jr.; a brother-in-law, Steve (Jane) McKnight, a sister in-law, Ronda (Mark) Smoot and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.  Funeral Services will be 3 PM Tuesday June 12, 2018 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH with Pastor Kenny Klaiber officiating.  Burial will follow at Slab Fork Cemetery, Pedro, OH.  Friends may call from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the funeral home.   Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.