Mr. Oran Long, of Cottondale, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Henshaw Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2730 Glastel Street in Cottondale, Florida with Pastor Reverend Freddie Tellis, officiating.

Interment will be in the Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery located at 3100 Lovewood Road in Cottondale, Florida.

Mr. Long will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Mother: Eva Long of Cottondale, Florida

Four Siblings: Anthony Long and Fitzhugh Long both of Orlando, Florida; Bura (Robert) Reed of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Meldra (Derek) Jackson of Cottondale, Florida

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.