Herman Lamar Long
Herman Lamar Long, 82, passed on to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born May 11, 1943, in Clinton to Dorsey and Flonnie Long.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 40 years, Frances Long; his son, Charles Long; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Long; and seven brothers and sisters.
For Herman, family was his life, and he cherished his role as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his son Roger Long; daughter Sherri Fowler and husband, Jeff Fowler; and son Mark Long and fiancée, Shauna Stevenson. He is also survived by grandchildren Amanda Fox and husband, Shawn Fox; Cameron Moore; and Brendan Fowler; great-grandchildren Eleanor Fox and Ranger Fox; many nieces and nephews; and his special friend Alvin Jones.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Herman was a longtime member and former deacon at Poplar Creek Baptist Church in Clinton. He worked as a respected insurance agent for American General Life Insurance Co. for 25 years, where he built a loyal client base and earned recognition from the Million Dollar Roundtable, one of the highest honors in the life insurance industry. Even after retirement, he continued to represent clients, many of whom he considered friends.
Outside of work, Herman cherished time with family and friends. He was an avid University of Tennessee athletics fan, enjoyed stock car racing, and loved country and gospel music. He had a lifelong passion for cooking for those he loved and was known for his generous heart and open table. Herman was loved and very respected by all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Poplar Creek Baptist Church in Clinton. The receiving of friends began at noon and the funeral followed. A graveside service was held afterward at Grandview Memorial Garden in Clinton.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton is in charge of arrangements.