Funeral services for Mr. Lester Long will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens and Rev. Sam Fulton officiating. Interment in Bond Baptist Cemetery. Visitation 4-9 PM Tuesday at John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services.
Mr. Long, 84, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Neshoba County Nursing Home. He lived in Neshoba County all of his life. He was a logger. His hobbies include fishing, hunting and gardening. Mr. Long was a member of Northside Pentecostal Church.
Preceded in death: Parents, Jessie Long, Iver Cumberland Long; Wives, Margie Smith Long, Hazel McKinnion Long; Sisters, Lessie Long, Arlene Long, Ella Mae Cumberland; Brothers, Lawson, Chester and Emmitte Long; Granddaughters, Amanda Jo Pettey, Breanna Long.
Survivors: Daughters, Dian Hemphill (Perry) of Louisville, Judy Pettey (Allen); Sons, Larry Long (Angie), Ricky Long (Lori),Danny (Boone) Long (Becky), Randy Long(Sylvia), Marty Long (Kim), Jeff Long (Sheila), Josh Long (Kayla), Jessie Long (Lisa), all of Philadelphia; (54) Grandchildren; (28) Great-Grandchildren; (2) Great-Great-Grandchildren; Host of nieces, nephews and friends.