Billy W. Long Obituary (1938 - 2024)

Billy Wayne Long, age 85 of Addison, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 10, 1938 to Harvey and Hester Long. Billy was known as a loving, caring, family man. He loved his children and grandchildren. Billy was a hard worker and took pride in his career of being a truck driver for over 60 years, when he wasn't driving his truck, you would find him riding horses. He was a loyal friend to all who knew him. Bill was a loving husband to his late wife of 62 years. Billy is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Kevin) Amick, Karen (Bryan) Woodard, and Carol (David) Rivers; son, Michael (Veronica) Long; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Rilla Chase; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgina Long, mother, Hester Grey; father, Harvey Long; daughter, Linda June Long; brothers, Roy Long, Fred Long and Travis Long. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Addison, Alabama.(Upshaw Community) Please come and join the family as they celebrate their daddy and granddaddy through memories, laughs, and love. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Care New Beacan of Cullman. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.nicholsfuneralhomes.com