Oliver ‘Ollie’ Raymond Long

Oliver “Ollie” Raymond Long, 85, of Tecumseh was born into eternal life on June 15, 2015, surrounded by his loving family as he left his earthly body. Ollie was born August 19, 1929, in Ballinger, Texas, to Andrew Jackson Long and Sallie Vivian Trammel. On May 26, 1955, he married the love of his life, Verna Lois Pratt in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was stationed in the Navy, proudly serving our country. Ollie retired after a distinguished career with Honeywell Information Systems in 1986. He continued to work, even in retirement, including many years as a part of Handler Funeral Homes family, where his gentle manner and caring words were a source of comfort for those in bereavement. He offered his free time as a mentor, and gave himself to benefit others. He was a devoted Christian and many of his friends in Christ looked forward to seeing Ollie greet them at the door at the Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene, where he was a member for many years.Ollie loved animals, especially cats and dogs. He loved good food and good friends. He enjoyed making people laugh with his quick wit. He lived by the Golden Rule. Ollie had a special charisma that made him unforgettable and he made a positive impact on many people’s lives.In addition to his wife, Verna Lois, Ollie is survived by his son, Steve (Kathleen, and her daughters Leah and Erin), daughter, Rhonda, granddaughter Courtney (Gil Moyer) and a great grandson, Gil, and a brother Charles, and many nieces and nephews and special friends, Nick Handler and Pastor Gary Miller.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Billy, Jack and C.A., and sister Sibyl.Visitation for Ollie will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12, noon, until the time of the service. Immediately following the service military honors will be held under the auspices Tecumseh American Legion Post No. 34 and VFW Post No. 4187 at the church.Memorial contributions may be made to Lenawee Humane Society in his honor. Please visit Ollie’s personal webpage at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.Ollie was the epitome of Live Well, Laugh Often, and Love Much.