Harold Everett Long

Harold Everett Long, 81, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 7:15 pm at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs.  He was born in Walshville, Illinois, on February 25, 1942, as a son of John and Lola (Vollintine) Long.  He attended school in Greenville and graduated in the class of 1959.  He married Kathryn Rosalie (Miller) Long, on May 26, 1962, at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Raymond.

Mr. Long was a heavy equipment operator for the Montgomery County Highway Department for 32 years.  Harold was a member of the Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield.  He was also a member of the Laborers Local #1084 – Hillsboro, Moose Lodge 1684 - Senior Achievers, and the Montgomery County Farm Bureau.  When he wasn’t working, he loved to travel and had been to 49 of our 50 states.  Harold also enjoyed putting in a nice garden and tending to his cattle.

Mr. Long is survived by:

His wife, Kathryn of Hillsboro

Several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two brothers, Art Long and Wayne Long, and two sisters, Vera Tinnin, and Doris Contratto.

Funeral services for Mr. Long will be held at Plummer Funeral Home on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 11:00 am.  Rev. Ralph F. Ward of Hillsboro will officiate.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10: 00 am until the time of service.  Memorials may be made to the Montgomery County Cancer Association.