He was born on June 18, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of William Robert Long and Florence J. Long both of whom predeceased him.
He is survived by his daughter, Kira Garcia, granddaughter, Kairi Garcia, and brother John T. Long.
Billy graduated from Mountain Brook High school and went on to join the United States Navy where he was Honorably discharged in 1977. He graduated from the University of Montevallo with a degree in Mass Communications.
Billy enjoyed reading, was a prolific science fiction writer, Bonsai and Master Gardener and world traveler.
Graveside services will be held on November 21, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Alabama National Cemetery 3133 Highway 119 Montevallo, Alabama 35115.
In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family in care of John T. Long 203 Chinnabee Ln. Munford, Alabama 36268.