Frazier Malcolm Long Obituary. Published by Moody-Connolly Funeral
Home, Brevard, N.C. Dr.
Frazier Malcolm Long, age 79, of Brevard, North Carolina, died Friday July
1, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1931 in Jacksonville,
Florida to the late Richard and Mabel Long. In addition to his parents he
was preceded in death by his spouse Betty McDevitt Long, one son, Matthew
Long and two brothers, Troy and Richard Long. Dr. Long earned his Bachelor
and Master degrees from Western Carolina University. During and after his
time at Western Carolina University, Dr. Long served for seven years in the
U.S. Army. He earned his Doctorate of Education from Nova University in
1975. Affectionately known as "Coach" to many generations of Duval County
high school alumni, Dr. Long coached football, baseball and taught history
at Terry Parker High School. He then served in administration as Asst.
Principal of Fletcher High School, Principal of Edward H. White High
School, and Asst. Superintendent of Schools for Duval County. Upon
retirement and moving to Brevard, Dr. Long was an active member of American
Legion, Post #88. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Wright of New
York City; one son James Malcolm Long of Kennesaw, Georgia and five
grandchildren: Sheridan A. Wright, II, Brittany Wright Sherwood, Charles
Frazier Long, James Matthew Long, and Caroline Jane Long.
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