James "Jimmy" Haskell Long, 57, of Evarts passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  He was born on March 6, 1968 in Harlan to Wilburn and Cora Peace Long.  James believed in the Baptist faith.  He was a dedicated son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; "tinkering" with everything; and was an avid muscle car enthusiast.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Long; his brother, Michael Long; his sister-in-law, Gwen Long; his maternal grandparents, Harrison and Amanda Peace; his paternal grandparents, Mae Owens and Burton Long; and special friends, Mike Hoskins, James Price and Roscoe and Rose Ling.

Survivors include his mother, Cora Peace Long, Evarts; his three daughters, Tesia Long (Jordan Dupar) of Harlan; Whitney Long of Harlan; Lauren Kirby of Middlesboro; two sisters, Sherry Cozart of Kenvir; Vickie Fuson of Harlan; and his longtime companion, Cathy Banks of Wallins and her son, David Banks of Texas.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Kendrick Long, Markell and Kirsten Vick, Audree and Carson Smith, and Grayson Short; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Rachel Grey and family; a special mentor in Christ, Phillip Wynn; and a host of other extended family and friends.

His visitation will be held Saturday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Gerald Jones officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with Jordan Dupar, Dylan Fuson, Chris Long, Matt Long, Billy Grey and David Banks serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Markell Vick and Kendrick Long.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James H. "Jimmy" Long.