Robert Keith Long

Mr. Keith Long, age 71, of Hogansville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Long was born February 5, 1955, in Hogansville, son of the late Jimmy Long and Pauline Gaddy Long Bowman. A resident of Hogansville most of his life, he was a 1973 graduate of Hogansville High School, was a self-employed building contractor for more than 40 years, and was considered one of the best framing contractors in the area. He was later employed as a maintenance supervisor for Diverse Power. Keith had served as a Deacon for 44 years, first at Friendship Baptist Church in LaGrange and in recent years at Springhill Baptist Church in LaGrange. He enjoyed coon hunting, bass fishing, deer hunting, and riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Janice Long of Hogansville; daughter, Jaffnie DeFriese (David) of Carrollton; son, Jeff Long (Dana) of LaGrange; six granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and his brother, Ricky Long of Roanoke, AL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timmy Long.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24, at Springhill Baptist Church. The Reverend Jody Mitchell will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.

The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.