Jerry Nell Long of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Miley Long and Margaret Willis Long, was born on Monday, January 31, 1944 in Cumberland County, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the University of Louisville/Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 76 years, 10 months, and 16 days of age. He was a magnet grounder for Crucible Steele Company for 36 years, and currently worked for Taylor Regional Hospital in the Maintenance Department for 6 years. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda Paxton Long, having united in marriage on November 10, 1962. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Jason "Pedro" and Pat Long of Richmond; five grandchildren: Erin Long of Winchester, Ashlee Long of Campbellsville, Emily Long of Richmond, Dusty Long, Elliott Long both of Campbellsville; eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Billie Long of Stanton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Long was also preceded in death by two sons: Jerry Dewayne "Dee" Long on July 11, 1995, and Robert Allen "Robbie" Long on December 27, 2012; two brothers and a sister: Albert Long, Richard Long, and Faye Walters. ………………………… There will be private services held for Jerry Nell Long at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home. Burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. A walk-through only visitation is requested from 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home. The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association, which can be made at the funeral home. For online condolences log onto: www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook. PALLBEARERS: Jason Long, Elliott Long, Ronnie Foley, Robbie Bell, Chad Paxton, Steven Paxton, Beau Paxton, Scott Paxton, Jon Jon Paxton HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren, Ronnie Bishop, Rural Bishop, Garvis Bishop, Lary Bishop, Terry Bishop, Lottie Curtis, Carol Hobbs, Steve Newton, Becky Landis, Eric & Kim Johnson, ESD Workers-Taylor Regional Hospital ................................................ Due to Covid-19, please continue to practice social distancing and facial coverings are required.