Billy Ray Long

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Billy Ray Long, age 71, a resident of Loxley, AL, and long-time resident of Houston County, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

Mr. Long was a U. S. Air Force veteran, who retired after more than 42 years of military service. His military career spanned from December 1960 to November 2003 and included service in the Alabama Army and Air National Guard and the Florida Air National Guard. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for a defense contractor where he continued to serve his country. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge No. 466 in Dothan, AL. Mr. Long was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Long and Maxine White Long Cain, and his brother, Larry Long.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Long, of Loxley, AL; daughters, Lori Keith Sellers of Newton, AL and Simona Long of Dothan, AL; son, Scotty Debby Long of Cottonwood, AL; sisters, Delories Jimmy Posey of Ashford, AL and Pam Long of Dothan, AL; aunts Margaret Ray Carter of Phenix City, AL and Mary Jo Knowles of Milton, FL; uncle, Bill White of Dothan, AL; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren, and many special nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Mack Funeral Home Chapel in Robertsdale, AL. The family will begin receiving friends one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00 p.m. at Mack Funeral Home. A memorial service will also be held in Dothan, AL, on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home. The family will begin receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ronald McDonald House or to the USO.