Elton R. Long, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home in Granbury with his family by his side. He was born February 1, 1936, in Abilene, (Taylor County), Texas to Roland and E

Elton R. Long, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home in Granbury with his family by his side. He was born February 1, 1936, in Abilene, (Taylor County), Texas to Roland and Ella Lobena Long.Elton Long, age 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Born with a strong sense of purpose and a gift for understanding how things work, Elton lived a full and meaningful life defined by hard work, kindness, and optimism. In 1955, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Jane Long, beginning a beautiful partnership that lasted until her passing in 2014. Together, they built a family rooted in love, resilience, and joy.Elton proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he went on to have a long and successful career with American Airlines. Never one to slow down, Elton later followed his entrepreneurial spirit and became a respected homebuilder in the Greater Southwest Dallas and Granbury, Texas areas. Through his work, he left a lasting mark not only on the communities he helped build, but on the many people he worked alongside.Known for his ever-present smile, Elton was friendly, kind, funny, and endlessly optimistic. He had a remarkable engineering mind and a rare talent for fixing and repairing just about anything. To know him was to admire his intelligence, creativity, and resourcefulness. He approached life’s challenges with patience and ingenuity, always finding solutions and helping others along the way.Elton was truly everyone’s favorite—beloved by friends, colleagues, teammates, and family alike. Even in his later years, at the hospital and nursing home, his warmth, humor and spirit continued to shine, bringing comfort and smiles to those around him.Above all, Elton was a devoted family man. His love, guidance, and example leave a lasting legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.He is reunited in peace with his beloved wife, Elizabeth, and will be deeply missed and forever remembered.Elton was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Elizabeth Jane Long.He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Shelhimer and her husband Brett of Granbury, and by his son, Clayton A. Long of Granbury; four grandchildren, Blake Shelhimer and wife Sydney, Sean Shelhimer and fiancée Mattie Marr, Hannah Webb and husband Craig, and Kennedy Long; sister, Janelle Gooch; sister-in-law, Melba Long; sister-in-law, Sandra Lanham; brother-in-law, Bill Martin and wife Linda; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm. on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Granbury, Texas.In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations in memory of Elton Long to Hood County Meals on Wheels.