James "Jim" Robert Long, Sr.

James “Jim’ Robert Long, Sr., age 81, of Bessemer City passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Jackson County, NC on July 10, 1942, to the late Gus T Long and Betty Jane Sutton Long. During his career, Jim worked as a Tech Service Rep. He was an avid fisherman, and you would always see him working with his hands. Whether it was with wood, leather, or any other material, he stayed busy piddling with something. Jim had a great love for his family, they were the world to him, and he was always there for them so that they wouldn’t have to worry about anything. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He will greatly be missed but will forever be in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his wife Sherry Lee Haskin Long; his parents, Gus T Long and Betty Jane Sutton Long; his sisters, Inie Wright, Lola Bryson, Dorothy Perry, Leny Ellis, Louise Holland; his brothers, William Long, Henry C Long, Joseph Long, Franklin D Long

Those left to cherish his memory include his children James R. Long, Jr.; Sharon Burton (Beauford); Billy “Charles” Roland; and Tracy Conner; grandchildren James Robert Long, III, Sierra Burkett, and Courtney Burkett; great-grandchild Caleb Long; special niece Jeanette Long; along with a numerous number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home. A graveside service to celebrate Jim’s life will follow at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery with Pastor David MacEachern officiating.