Donald W. Long
August 24, 2016
A private family service Donald William Long, 68, of Decatur will be held at the beach.
Mr. Long died Wed., Aug. 24, 2016, at Huntsville Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Nov. 29, 1947. Mr. Long’s greatest joy in life was his three daughters and two granddaughters. Mr. Long was a member of the Elks Lodge in Decatur. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ottis B. and Lorene Beatty Long; and a brother, Douglas Long.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Long of Decatur; three daughters, Angela Long Hunter (Barry) of Tuscaloosa, Amie Long Phillips of Nashville, TN, and Jamie Long Hicks (Warren) of Decatur; two granddaughters, Amelia and Lila Hicks of Decatur; two sisters, Jane Jackson of Hartselle and Charlotte Clark of Hartselle; and a sister-in-law, Anita Long of Moulton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Dialysis Center Inc. 1601 6th Avenue Decatur, Alabama 35601 or The American Heart Association.