George Grigsby Long III

George Grigsby Long III passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the age of 73. Throughout his life George was known to everyone as “Buddy,” but more recently he became “Pops” to his most ardent fans, his adoring grandchildren.

He was born in New Orleans to the late Rosalie LoCoco and George Grigsby Long, Jr.

Buddy will be greatly missed by his devoted wife of 45 years, Bobbi Kitchen Long; his loving children and their spouses, Brandon Long (Elizabeth) and Dr. Gina Dean (Jesse); his grandchildren, Grigs Long, Julia Dean, Sam Long and Ani Dean; and his sister, Peggy Miner (Greg).

Buddy was a star athlete at UNO, where he was the captain of the club football team. He earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting at UNO and became a practicing CPA. Throughout their life together, Buddy and Bobbi shared countless adventures filled with love and laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Buddy was most at peace when he was communing with nature, whether fishing and hunting in the bayous of southern Louisiana or hiking the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10am and Mass will start at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans at https://bhghnola.org.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.