Robert Long

Danville- Robert Franklin Long, 49, died at Danville Care Nursing Home, Monday, November 26, 2012. He was born in Danville to Robert and Catherine Long. He attended Washington School and graduated from McKinley School in 1984. He worked at Rehab Products, Kickapoo Park, and Lakeview Hospital. Bobby won a blue ribbon in swimming at the Special Olympics. He also liked to ride his bicycle, swim, play basketball, and go picnicking. Survivors include a sister, Rosemary Long of Bloomington, IL. He will also be missed by a former foster mother, Orliss Sisson and family, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A graveside service for Robert Long will be held at 10 AM on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Atherton Cemetery in Danville. Pastor Raymie Gordon will officiate. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Funeral Home to assist with burial expenses.