J. David Long, 66, passed away July 29, 2016. Beloved husband to Melanie, brother to Barbara Moore (Garry), Paula Rowland (David), and Keith Long (Cecilia), and Uncle Bubba to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Betty and Bill Long. Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13 at 2pm at Mandarin Baptist Church. And as David would say "wear your best blue jeans". Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.