CHARLES FARRELL LONG SR. (1933-2018)

Charles Farrell Long Sr., 84, passed away on September 30, 2018, at a local hospital with his family by his side, after having had a massive stroke on September 22, 2018. He was born on November 19, 1933, at 901 High Street in Charlottesville, to Cecil Early Long and Ruth Elizabeth (Shifflett) Long.

He served in the United States Navy from January 6, 1954 to November 1, 1957. Upon leaving the Navy, he and Ann started Group Underwriters Insurance Agency in 1969 with the goal of providing a "family feel" to insurance. Through Charlie's hard work, Group Underwriters has grown to insure clients in over 30 states. Charlie was a workaholic and was happiest serving his clients or being at home out working in the yard. He enjoyed helping the Charlottesville community whenever he could be of service.

He worked on the local Bicentennial Committee, where he was instrumental in having the Queen's Medal designed and produced through working with the then current Chief Engraver of the U.S., the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of the Treasury. He participated in the presentation of the medal to and met Queen Elizabeth II.

As a result of his tireless work on this project, he was appointed by President Ford to serve on the Assay Commission. All these things and few people ever knew. He did not brag about his accomplishments. He traveled the country but was always happiest when he came home to Charlottesville where he was a lifetime resident.

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