Frank James Long, Jr., 79, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Diversicare in Amory after a period of declining health. Frank was born in Okolona on August 30, 1945, to the late Frank Long, Sr. and Etta Price Long. Frank lived most of his life in Chickasaw County expect for the time he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A brave patriotic American, Frank was honorably discharged after serving his country with courage, bravery, and distinction. He was an Okolona high School graduate and worked at Futorian Mgf for several years. He owned Long Street Furniture, selling furniture and polyfoam, before owning the Gold Connection Pawn Shop in Okolona. A great outdoors man, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, was possessed with a dry sense of humor, and loved picking on his customers and family.
A time of visitation will be held from Noon to 2 PM on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Okolona Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors in Okolona. There will be no formal service. All family and friends are invited. Holland Funeral Directors – Okolona Chapel is honored to serve their friends.
