Charlie B. Long , 92, a lifelong resident of Orange County, VA, departed this life on March 8, 2024.

On December 28, 1931, Charlie was born to the late, Mary Alice Long, and Clay Daniel of Orange County, VA. When Charlie was 3 years old, his father, Mr. Clay Daniel passed away. Charlie was then raised by his mother, Mary Alice, and his grandmother, Estelle L. Long. At the age of 10 years old he was raised by his mother, Mary Alice and stepfather, Marshall Lindsay.

Charlie attended public school at Shady Grove School until the school closed. Following the Shady Grove School closure, Charlie started his career working at the Harry Richardson Sawmill and expanded his career through employment with Tatum Hickory Mill, and Cleveland Dairy Farm. On July 10, 1952, Charlie enlisted in the United States Army and served until September 30, 1957. After serving in the military, he began a career in construction. He worked in the construction industry throughout Washington D.C., and Northern, Virginia until he was disabled.

Charlie was preceded in death by his siblings, Archie Lindsay, Ernest Lindsay, and George Long, Sr., Sarah Adams Lindsay, and Thelma Talley, and his sister-in-law, Mary Frances Lindsay.

He leaves to cherish, one daughter, Twjuana McLaurin (Milton); three grandchildren, Anquon Johnson, Lakeisha Johnson, and Satron Greene; four great grandchildren, Alexia, Dakota, Grayson, and Avah; a special daughter and niece, Pamela Haskin-Robinson (Bernard); brothers, Evie (Bessie) Lindsay, Earl (Marjorie) Lindsay, and Herbert Lindsay; sisters, Margaret Griffin, Dorothy Moore, Julia Smith, Estelle Lindsay, and Edith Lindsay; his sister-in-law, Ruth Long; several nieces, and nephews; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A viewing will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church, in Orange, VA, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. The interment will be held at a later date.