LANCASTER, SC~ James Lewis Long, age 60, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.  He was born on June 12, 1963, in Bamberg, SC, the son of the late James Larry Long, Sr. and Joyce Allen Walker.  James loved college football, especially Carolina Gamecocks, history, and carpentry work.

James is survived by two daughters, Dana Long, and Sidney Kimbrell (Kevin); a granddaughter due later this month; four brothers, Jeffrey Pressley, James Larry Long, Jr., Thomas Michael Long, and Gary Eugene Long; a sister, Karen Diane Long Sims; aunt, Chessie Allen; uncle, Danny "Tuck" Allen (Sissy); and a large extended family.

James was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Timothy Michael Long; an aunt, Faye Allen; and three uncles, Beau Allen, James "Peanut" Allen, and David Allen.

The Celebration of Life Service for James will be 3:00 pm Friday, August 11, 2023, at Oak Hill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Dale Walters.

The family would like to thank Scott Flynn and Dale Walters for their devotion and lifelong friendship to James and for James' family during this difficult time.