Henry "Billy" Long

December 22, 1943 - July 26, 2021

Henry W. "Billy" Long was born and lived his entire life in Old Town, Florida. Henry worked as a logger and was most comfortable outdoors enjoying nature. Henry was an honest and very hardworking man and this was his reputation in the logging community and with family and friends. Henry also had a very fun sense of humor and enjoyed joking and pranks with family and friends. Henry was an avid hunter in his younger days and grew to be a passionate protector of nature, wildlife and the environment in his later years. His pleasure was sharing his love for nature with family and friends. He enjoyed working his sawmill and also harvested and erected the logs for his custom log home. Henry was the son of Alfred Long and Lottie Davis. Henry was one of 12 siblings. He is survived by a wife Jennifer Trotter Long, 2 children, 2 stepsons and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family was an extremely important part of his life and he loved his family and friends very much. Henry passed away on July 26, 2021 at 77 years old. Graveside services will be held for Mr. Long 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Old Town Cemetery in Old Town, Florida with friends and family officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com