- Date Of Birth: September 29, 1955
- Date Of Death: July 15, 2022
- State: New York
Jeffery E Long, 66, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Jeff was born the son of Elliott and the late Ginny (Moss) Long on September 29, 1955, in Memphis, TN. He was raised in Mayville, NY attending Mayville schools. Jeff married the love of his life, Beth (Mattke), on January 1, 1977, in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY.
Jeff and Beth then moved to Holmen, WI where they planted a church for five and a half years. They then moved to Wolcott, NY where they revitalized and pastored a church for 7 years. Jeff and Beth then moved back to Asbury Theological Seminary to pursue his Doctor of Ministry. A few years later, Jeff and Beth settled in Farmington, NY where he faithfully pastored Farmington United Methodist Church for twenty-three years before retiring on June 27, 2021. Jeff spent his last year traveling with his bride, Beth, and continued to mentor pastors and church planters. Jeff’s priority was his family, including his two sons Bryan and Brent and their families. He also found time for bike riding, encouraging others, fantasy football, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Jeff will be remembered by his loving wife, Beth Long, children Bryan (Molly) Long and their children Mia, Micah and Rudy, Brent (Amy) Long and their children Vander and Kyler, his father, Elliott Long; brother, Jerry (Christine) Long, and many other members of his extended family.
