Obituary of Errol Randall Long

Errol Randall Long, 42, of Cherokee NC went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday July 5, 2023. He was the son of Fay bird and the late Randall “Mooch” Long. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Sallie Crowe; paternal grandparents Pauline and “Moon” Long; and a brother Chase Crowe. He leaves behind one son, Corbin Long Wolfe; three sisters: Kelly Long Sampson (John), Janna Bird (Cricket), and Grace Bird (Kyle); two brothers: John Bird Jr, and Kirsh Bird; several nieces and nephews, three great-nephews; his significant other Lady Bird Powell, and his little buddy Matthew. Errol was an avid fisherman and craftsman, who enjoyed listening to music, riding the woods, and working with rock. Errol was known for his sense of humor and will be dearly missed by anyone who crossed his path. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Yellowhill Baptist Church. Harley Maney will officiate with burial following at the Long Cemetery on Big Witch Road. The family will receive friends Saturday July 8, 2023, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at the Yellowhill Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Kirsh Bird, Eddie Bird, Cricket Driver, Kyle Pheasant, Chelis Santoyo, and Marcus Owle. Honorary Pallbearers: Derrick Cucumber, Carter Norris, and Xaldin Bird All singers are invited.