March 11, 1931 - October 8, 2024
CLAXTON: Kell Long, III, 93, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at Northspring Senior Living in Claxton, Georgia.
He was born to Kell Long, II and Viola S. Long on March 11, 1931, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
After making his career as a full-time Army Reservist for thirty-three years, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Kell loved to bowl, winning many trophies and jackets through the years. He was a member of the American Legion Dexter Allen Post #90 where he served for eight years as post finance officer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kell Long, II and Viola S. Long; sister, Sally E. Moreno; step-son-in-law, Tracy Hendrix; and great-grandson, Gage Dyches.
SURVIVORS: his loving wife of forty-four years, Lyneye Burroughs Long; three children, John (Teresa) Long, Kellie E. (Charles) Bennett, Kristie J. (Dennis) Fraga; three step-children, Jade (Andy) Hendrix, Donna (Pat) Dubberly, and Traci Hendrix; fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, twelve great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Friday, October 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
BURIAL: Private Family Burial.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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