JACKSONVILLE - Robert Allan Long, 86, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2026 at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel with Deacon Mike Mahoney officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

Mr. Robert was born in Rochester, NY to the late Cyril Long and Marcella Keller Long. He served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years and retired as HMC and continued in Civil Service until retirement.

Survivors include his spouse of 64 years, Caroll Long of the home; his daughters, Tracey Rhodes (Timothy) of Emerald Isle, NC and Marie LeBlanc (Arthur) of Pooler, GA ; son, David Long of Waco, TX; grandchildren, Daniel LeBlanc of Pooler, GA, Amber Bolton (Ethan) of Gastonia, NC and Heather Carnes (Chris) of Rock Hill, SC; and great-grandchildren, Grayson, Talon and Beckett.

The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon, prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 PM, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.