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Bobbie L. Long

 Bobbie L. Long, 85 of Clinton, IL passed away 8:07 PM April 21, 2021 at his family home in Clinton, IL.

 

Graveside services will be 2 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

 

Memorials may be directed to The Wounded Warrior Project.

 

Bobbie was born November 20, 1935 in Estancia, New Mexico the son of Harry and Eliza (Dial) Long. He married Joyce C. Foster on June 29, 1953 in Ottumwa, IA.

 

Survivors include his wife, Joyce C. Long, Clinton, IL; son, Dale Lee (Penny) Long, Clinton, IL; and grandson, Tyler (Lynne) Long, Clinton, IL. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

 

Bobbie worked for The Illinois Central Railroad as a Carman for almost 30 years.