FRANKLIN – Loren Maurice Long passed away on July 9, 2021, at age 51. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1969, he was predeceased by his father, Harold Daniel Long; his mother, Margaret June Brinegar; his stepfather, Patrick Floyd Stanley; and his brother, Daniel Conway Long (Wanda).
He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia (Marvin), Lorita (Barry), and Sue (Thomas), as well as his brothers Rodney (Valerie), and Bryan.
He met his wife, Jane Regan, at Shiloh Bible Institute in Montana. They married at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin and had two sons, Matthew Regan and Graham Thomas.
After obtaining an associate’s degree in network administration from Southwestern Community College, Loren was employed for 20 years as chief technology officer at Macon Bank and Entegra Bank.
Loren’s walk of faith was important in his life, and he studied the Word of God with commitment while encouraging and mentoring others. He enjoyed kayaking, running, karate and tennis, but, above all, he enjoyed his family.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Christian Training Center International, 234 Watchman Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.