Dennis Franklin Long, Sr.

Dennis Franklin Long, Sr. age, 71, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He attended Swann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Dandridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Julia Long; brothers, Robert “Pete” Long, Melvin “Snake” Long, and infant brother, Rozwell Long; sisters, Margaret Broyles and Wanda Seals; grandson, Nathan Sutherland.

He is survived by his son, Dennis Frank Long, Jr.; daughters, Niki (Jason) Sutherland and Tina Long; brothers, James “Red” Long and Michael Long; sisters, Carolyn Majors and Katheryn Shipman; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; his best friend, Jake the dog.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 5 – 7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow with Rev. David Jerrell and Rev. Jason Lemka officiating.  Graveside/interment services will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at Hamblen Memory Gardens.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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