Mr. Joe Frank Long, age 79, of Tunnel Hill, GA, departed this life, Sunday December 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1939 in Dalton, GA a son of the late Reed and Eva Long. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, JL Rolen, Bud Rolen, Forster Rolen, sisters, Mary Helen Long, Pauline Seay.

He is survived by a nephew, Melton Seay of Tunnel Hill, GA; several other nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Joe Frank Long will be held Thursday December 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Ponders Melrose Chapel. Interment will follow in the Ponders Murray Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706)226-4002 "Funerals, Cremations, Cemeteries, Florists" YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME"