James Everett Long

James Everett Long, 89, of Brady, Texas passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 in San Angelo, Texas. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in Brady, burial with Military Honors will follow the service at Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Heritage Funeral Home. James was born on October 19, 1926 in Brady, Texas to James B. and Mildred (Irvine) Long. He graduated from Brady High School, and enlisted in the US Navy on July 1, 1944. James proudly served his country in WWII as a Third Class Radar Man on the USS Helena. He was also stationed in Illinois, Rhode Island, Boston and Texas. James was honorably discharged in June of 1946. On May 21, 1949, he married the love of his life, Agnes Louise Overby, in Kenedy, Texas. They had been happily married for 67 years at the time of his passing. James had many accomplishments within his 89 years on earth. He was a graduate of San Marcos University with a Bachelor's degree and went on to Southern Methodist University, where he received his Masters degree. He was a long time business man, with a few of his attributes being; he served as the Director of Development for the International Bible Institute of Alabama, he was head of public relations for the Medina Children's Home, he was on the board of directors for the Brady Economic Development Board, and he was a former Lions Club president. He and his wife were the proud owners and operators of James Long Real Estate, which has been in business since 1988. In 2000 he was given the Life Time Achievement Award as well as the Business of the Year Award. James Everett Long was a man of true honor and integrity, proudly serving his community, his country and his family. His legacy will live on through his children, his grandchildren, and the many lives that he has touched. He is preceded in death by his parents James B. and Mildred Long; and one grandson, Will Everett Long. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Louise Long; his children, Mike Long and Kathryn Davenport, Pat Long and wife Becky, and Gina Hepburn and husband Ken; grandchildren, Shawn Long, Shanna Hofmans and husband Geert, Tessa Bradshaw and husband Jon, Cody Long and wife Michaelyne, Casey Long and wife Alycia, Jake Long, Zachary Hepburn and wife Tiffany, Chett Hepburn and wife Janell, and Jill Marie; 14 great grandchildren with one on the way; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,cousins, and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren; Shawn Long, Cody Long, Casey Long, Jake Long, Chett Hepburn, Zachary Hepburn, Jon Bradshaw, and Geert Hofmans. Family request memorial donations be made in memory and honor of Mr. Long to the local, non- profit organization of your choice. Please view Mr. James Everett Long's online memorial at www.heritagefuneraltx.com

James Everett Long

October 19, 1926 - September 23, 2016