FREDERICK CARLTON LONG, 78, of Sunset Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 2, 1932 in Martinsburg, WV, he was the son of the late William M. and Margaret Hasson Long. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Eva Long on April 2, 2010. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korea War, West Virginia Air National Guard and West Virginia Army Reserves. He retired from Beaver Mechanical. He was previously employed with V.A. Center in Martinsburg, WV, Reeder's Nursing Home in Boonsboro, and Rosemary's Florist in Williamsport. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Keedysville, where he served as head usher and participated in church activities. He was a life member of D.A.V. and the Boonsboro American Legion Post 10 for thirty-two years. He was also a past member of the V.F.W. in Martinsburg, WV. He is survived by three daughters, Carol Burger and husband, Wayne of Keedysville, Susan Grimm and husband, John of Falling Waters, and Peggy Wade and Fianc�, Bill Lushbaugh of Hagerstown; two sons, Michael Reed and wife, Kimberly and Mark T. Reed and wife, Karen all of Berkeley Springs; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Sierra Allen; four sisters, Catherine Fraizer, Anna Norrinton, Vivian Long and Dorothy Dick; four brothers, William Long, Jr., James A. Long, James O. Long and Garland Long. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church, Keedysville, MD. The Rev. Jennifer Kokoski will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Morris Frock American Legion Post 42. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Salem United Methodist, 25 South Main Street, Keedysville, MD 21756.