Mr. Long was born in San Francisco, CA and resided in the Tidewater area since 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents Linwood and Rosina Long. He retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty-four years of service as a Command Master Chief Petty Officer.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years Carmen Perez Long; two sons: Johnny F. Long Jr. and wife Tammy, Steven R. Long and wife Irene; five grandchildren: Andrea R. Baca, Maya Lemmon, Jason Kelly, Kaleb M. Long and Elayna R. Long; four great grandchildren: Skylar Murray, Violet Murray, Kaceson Lemmon and Kohen Lemmon.
The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00 am at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Veteran Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, November 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com