Born in Casey County on May 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Thomas Milton and Nettie Belle Barlow Long. Mr. Long was a member of Pine Grove Community Church. He was a wonderful husband and father. Mr. Long was known by many to be a jack of all trades. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Burchell Long, whom he married December 18, 1961; four sons, Robert Dale Long, Kevin Lewis Long (girlfriend Joanna Gertler), Kyle Andrew (Jessica) Long, and Zackary Dawayne Richardson, all of Liberty; five daughters, Pamela Faye Long of Lexington; Tammy Kay (Charles) Lynn, of Danville; Lori Ann Long, Deborah Gail Richardson and Terri Sue Long Sturgill, all of Liberty; three sisters, Kathryn Scott and Barbara Hayes, both of Liberty, and Faye Murphy of Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Tony McFarland.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by twenty-two brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Pine Grove Community Church with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Grove Community Church.
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.