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Obituary For Jimmie Lee Long
Jimmie Long, 74, passed on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Seale, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST, on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Seale, AL with Rev. Hovet Dixon, officiating and Pastor Keith James, eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing is 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
A Man born of a woman is but a few days. Mr. Jimmie Lee Long departed his earthly life on Thursday February 13, 2025 at his residence. Jimmie Lee Long was born on June 12, 1950 to the late Thomas and Ella Long. He was the second born of ten children. He confessed and accepted Christ as his savior at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist in Seale, AL.
He received education through Oliver School in Seale, AL. He obtained commercial drivers license and was employed as a truck driver with Singleton Wrecking Service, E.J. Knight Scrap Material Company, and Ed Sistrunk Trucking Company. He retired from Russell County Engineering Department after over 20 years of dedicated service.
He was well known throughout the community. He served as a reserve officer with Russell County Sheriff Department. He was a volunteer firefighter with Seale Fire Department, where he served as assistant chief for several years. He was also known for being a voting advocate for Russell County. Jimmie Lee was a people person and he loved helping anyone in need.
In 1971 he began dating the love of his life, and they joined in matrimony on October 4, 1974. This union was blessed with three children.
Jimmie is preceded in death by his wife, Cora Lee Long; parents, Thomas and Ella Long; brothers, Thomas (Buddy) Long Jr. and Freddie James Long; parents-in-law, Rev. B. L. Upshaw Sr., and Flora T. Upshaw; brother-in-law, Ernest Upshaw; sister-in-law Nancy Long; nephews, Thomas (Tom) Long, Montray (Tray) Long, and Montavious (Tata) Luke.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Dahyn Long, Phenix City, AL; two daughters, Tammy (Keith James, Ft. Mitchell, AL, and Angela Long, Seale, AL; six grandchildren, Keith (Trey) James, Trellinie James, Kayla James, Kinsey James, Karrington Long, and Kolton James; five brothers, Willie Long, Sammie (Marie) Long, both of Seale, AL, Roy (Evelyn) Long, Holy Trinity, AL, Edward (Francine) Long, and Scottie (Cassandra) Long, both of Phenix City, AL; two sisters, Gladys Murrell and Erman (Arthur) Bennett, both of Phenix City, AL; two brothers-in-law, Breck (Katrina) Upshaw, Montgomery, AL and Robert Upshaw, Columbus, GA, three sisters-in-laws, Minister Earnestine Crowell, Phenix City, AL, Flora (Ronald) Williams, Seale, AL, and Evangelist Linda (Ronnie) Johnson, Columbus, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
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Sherman Allen sent Eternal Peace Basket for Jimmie Lee Long - February 19, 2025
Your Dad's love lives on within you. I may not have the right words but I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you carry the beautiful memories of your Father throughout your life. Your Dad was a one-of-a-kind Guy and will be missed. The rain may be falling but the sun will eventually shine its light on You and Your Family.
Even though time has passed since Jimmie left us, the ache of his absence still lingers. His laughter, his kindness, and the moments we shared remain etched in my heart. Some days, it feels like he's just a thought away, his presence woven into the fabric of my memories.
I miss himβnot just for who he was but for the love and warmth he brought into our lives. His spirit continues to live on in the lessons he taught, the stories he left behind, and the way he made us feel seen and loved.
Grief has no timeline, and neither does love. Jimmie, you are remembered, cherished, and missed more than words can say. Love your niece Latashia
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family and iptay that God will guide you all through this time of sorrow
My deepest condolences to the family. May he rest in peace
My deepest condolence and prayers for his Family and Friends. πππΏππΏππΏ
RIP in peace brother Long from the Alford and Calhoun pittsview Al with Love
My condolences to the Long family. Brother-in-law you will be missed.
You will truly be missed cousin all the good time we had on Sundays doing all kinds of antics not hurting anyone just clean fun. We shell never forget you we were brothers and sisters instead of cousins. Rest in peace we now have another angel in heaven watching over us π β€οΈ you. Bruce and Frankie Bradley and family
Our deepest condolences to the entire Long family. May God strengthen you and bring peace to your hearts God bless you all π!
My Condolences and Prayers go out to the family of Jimmie Lee
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