Rankin Long

Rankin Long, 95, of Greeneville, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at Greeneville Community Hospital East. He was a United States navy Veteran having served during WWII. He was retired as a Tennessee State Trooper serving Greene County.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Stephen & Adrienne Long of Greeneville; daughter and son-in-law: Susan & Hobie Houpt; grandchildren: Aaron & Christy Long, Lindsay & Harry Haun, Courtney & Mitchel Panter, Casey & Micah Murray; great-grandchildren: Blake Long, Brantley Long, Maggie Rose Haun, Austin Haun, Macey Haun, Hunter Haun and Elijah Murray; stepchildren: Judy & Rod Mallery, the late Gary Ball & Hope Ann Ball, Timothy & Debbie Ball; his special love & friend: Shirley Hulse; 8 step-grandchildren including locally Heather Ball Jones; 13 step-great-grandchildren including locally McKenzie Jones; 2 step-great-great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children: Marian Long DeKay; wife: Virgina Ball Long.

Due to COVID 19, the family will have a private graveside service in River Hill Cemetery. The United States Navy will conduct military honors. The Rev. David Gibbs will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project at 223 Rosa L. Parks Ste. 301, Nashville, TN 37203 or to the at Tennessee State Trooper Association:
Website -  https://tnstatetroopers.com/
Mailing  - P.O. Box 17939, Nashville, TN 37217
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