Henry Grady Long, 90 of Apalachee died Monday, January 14, 2013. He was the oldest of 15 children. He was born January 12, 1923 in Pickens County to Homer and Omie Moss Long. Mr. Long was married to Marion Alsobrooks Long who preceded him in death. He was retired from Westinghouse but also farmed for many years. He raised poultry, beef and catfish. He enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities. He liked to garden and eat what he raised. He loved his family and he will be missed.
Mr. Long is survived by his children, Nancy Humphries (Tommy) and Ronnie Long (Chris); four grandchildren Lisa Long Hawkins (Dusty), Keith Long (Deirdre), Michael Reid Long (Shannon) and Ginger Mae Strader (Darin); eight great-grandchildren and siblings J. B. Long, Robert Long, Earl Long, Leonard Long and Wanda Ann Landress.
The family received friends from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 16. A memorial service was held at noon in the chapel of A. E. Carter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the charity of your choice.
A. E. Carter Funeral Home had care of arrangements.

Printed in the January 17, 2013, edition.