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James Wesley “J.W.” Long
August 1, 2011
Mr. James Wesley “J.W.” Long, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Century.
Mr. Long was a native of Perdido, Ala., a former resident of Pensacola, and a resident of Christian Home for the past 3½ years. He was a retired employee from the Naval Air Station after 40 years, a football referee for 30 plus years and attended the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Mattie Long, three brothers, the Rev. J.T. Long, Tommy Long, and Lewis Long, and three sisters, Rosie Roberson, Modell Bryars, and Sarah Victor.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy L. Long of Molino; three sons, Wayne and Caroline Long of Christian Home, Richard Long of Wewahitcha, Fla., and Ronnie Long of Pensacola; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George D. Long of Christian Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Floyd and Brother Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Corey Barnes, Nathan Barnes, Matt Berry, Dyllan Berry, Timmy Long, Christopher Burklund, Brandon Berry, Cody Parham and Aaron Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tim McCullough, Michael Adams and Jeremy Ward.
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The family of Mr. Long would like to thank everyone for the prayers of support and comfort during this time. Thanks to all who came to visit. Even though he could’nt speak well near the end, he still knew you were there. We would like to give special accknowledgement to the staff of Century Care Center for their compassionate care around the clock during his stay. The entire family was cared for beyond our expectations. This staff is second to none. It is understandable when given a choice by Sacred Heart Hospital physicians and Covenant Hospice, he chose Century Care Center to spend his remaining days. After he departed this life on Sunday evening Petty Funeral Homes came in promptly when called and was so considerate of our final moments with him. Our family has used PFH for years and they are always professional,courteous, and compassionate.We would like to remember the staff of Century Dialysis Center,another professional organization in our community. They were always willing to give us direction in his care, made numerous calls to physicians. They provided much needed councelling to Mr. Long and the family. Thank you. The funeral services were conducted exactly as dad requested. The beautiful singing and the messages by both men of GOD were right on target. Thanks to all who were able to call, visit, send flowers, plenty of delicious food and prayer. May GOD bless you all. The family of James Wesley Long.
So sorry to hear about Mr. Long. I always enjoyed getting to speak to him at the nursing home when we would visit Mom and Dad. Please know you are in our prayers.
We were privileged to enjoy J. W.’s friendship and attend church with him for many years. He was such an inspiration to us and a prayer warrior for us when our son was going through cancer treatment. We miss him greatly and are praying for his wife, Daisy, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.