James “Jim” D. Long M-C-51-7

James “Jim” D. Long, 65 of Franklin, IN, formally of Indianapolis, passed away May 1, 2017 at Christina Place in Franklin, IN.  He was born on April 3, 1952 in Johnson County, IN.  He was the son of Oscar and Miriam (Waltz) Long. He is survived by a brother, John D. Long of Greenwood, IN, brother-in-law, Jack Lewis of Edinburgh, IN, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Richard A. Long and Jerry L. Long, a sister, Shirley F. Lewis. He was a member of the National Honors Society. He had been an educator in both Chatard High School and Ritter High School in Indianapolis.  He retired in 2012 after 35 years of service. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 5, 2017 by Reverend Lewis Burton at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, IN.  Calling will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday.  Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.