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Carson Vance Long

Aug 9, 2022 | Obituaries

Mr. Carson Vance Long, 85, of Pocomoke City, Md., passed away Aug. 6, 2022.

Born on Nov. 13, 1936, in Sanford, he was the son of the late Phillip Long and the late Ina Pearl Onley Long. Carson was a dedicated father, taking care of his only son, Eric, for many years.

Carson is survived by his son, Eric Long; and three nieces, Karen Long, Jennifer Ritchey (George), and Diana Kio (Shane).

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter, Robert, and William Long; and his sister, Gladys Birch.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at 2 p.m., from the Thornton Funeral Home.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the guest book online, visit: www.thorntonfuneralhome.net