William Long

William Griffith Long, was called home Friday evening to be with his Lord. Bill was 77. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Liz; 3 sons, Lance and wife Sherry of Blue Eye, MO, Linden and wife Amy of Lexington, KY, and Loren and wife Tracy of Madeira, OH; and 11 grandchildren, Jacqueline and husband Leigh Mills, Jaimie and husband Jon Paterson, Jasmine, Jordan and Julianna, Ethan Griffith, Caleb and Ellie; Griffith and Graham; one greatgranddaughter, McKinzie Mills. Bill served in the U.S. Army for two years. He worked for the U.S. Gypsum Company for 32 years, and was a Dale Carnegie Instructor for 15 years in Kentucky and Missouri. He also worked for Silver Dollar City for 10 years, where he loved his friends. He was a member of the Ozark Mountain Community Church, where he served as Seniors' Minister. He loved fishing, golfing, and Liz. A Memorial Service was held at 2:30 PM Tuesday, April 19, at the First Alliance Church on Higbee Mill Road in Lexington, Kentucky. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Mr. Long's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family via our website, www.breitenbachfuneralhome.com.