Wilbert Henry Long

Reverend Wilbert H. Long, longtime resident of San Antonio passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born in Chatom, Alabama on October 15, 1929, to Henry and Marvelle Long.

Wilbert graduated from Wayland Baptist College with a bachelor’s degree of Divinity. Following graduation he served in the army for two years before attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters Degree in Theology and Religious Education while serving churches in Denton. In 2000, he was chosen to receive the Winfred Moore Award for Lifetime Achievement in Ministry from Baylor University.

After graduating from seminary, Wilbert held pastorates in Dallas and Groesbeck before being called to Northeast Baptist Church San Antonio in 1964. He served there for 30 years and retired in 1994. When he retired, he joined the staff of San Antonio Baptist association where he served in many capacities. He served as a trustee of the Baptist Memorial System for 9 years and was a member of the executive board of the BGCT, He also served as the senior adult camp director for Alto Frio Baptist Encampment. Throughout his lengthy ministry, he participated in building churches in Alaska and San Antonio. He also participated in revival crusades in Australia, Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Canada. During his final years at Waterford Senior Living, Reverend Long began a Tuesday night bible study and Friday night hymn sing for the residents.

In 1956, he married Patricia Ann Colwell in Denton, Texas. Wilbert and Patricia went on to have three children, Mark A. Long, Leigh Ann Whisler (Chris), and Laura L. Roach (John).

In his spare time Wilbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Marvelle Long, and his only sibling, Phyllis June Francies, as well as his wife of 60 years Patricia C. Long. He is survived by his 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Our family would like to express our gratitude to Pipestone Place for the care and compassion they showed our father during his final weeks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

GRAVESIDE SERVICESATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 20239:30 AMSUNSET MEMORIAL PARK1701 AUSTIN HWY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78218

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:

Pipestone Place: 2104 Pipestone Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78232Alto Frio Baptist Encampment: P.O. Box 468, Leakey, Texas 78873