Lacy Eugene Long was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 24, 1948 and died unexpectedly the morning of December 28th, 2025 at age 77.
He was raised in Hopkinsville and graduated from high school in 1966. He attended the local community college, earning an associate’s degree, and then went on to a radio broadcasting school in Atlanta, GA. He moved to Manchester, NH, in 1975 and married his partner, Wayland Bunnell, in 2016. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
He developed a lifelong passion for movies and theater and was an active member of Hopkinsville’s Pennyrile Players. In New Hampshire, he was a very active member of The Community Players of Concord, NH, for 44 years. He was also an artist and moved on to outstanding theater set painting, and was active with other theater groups, notably The New Thalian Players of Manchester.
Lacy was famous for his warmth, humor, and generosity. For his first 16 years here, he worked at Sears & Roebuck and then started a theater memorabilia business, first through collector shows and lists, then via eBay.
He is survived by his spouse and several first and second cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Shirley Cunningham Long, in 2007.
While he requested no services or cemetery burial, there will be an Evening of Remembrance at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Community Players of Concord, NH, PO Box 681, Concord, NH, 03302.
