Joseph Keys Long Jr.

Joseph Keys Long, Jr. – 66 of Nashville passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Aurora, NC on May 29, 1951 to the late Joseph K. & Clara Gene (Cayton) Long, Sr. He worked in the Boating Industry for 47 years to include Hatteras Yachts. He loved spending time with family & friends grilling and sitting around the bonfire. He loved the outdoors especially fishing & hunting. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy J. Long.
Survivors Include: Wife, Tina Royals Long, Nashville; Daughter & Son-in-law: Christina & Steven Russell, South Carolina; Son: Joseph Keys Long III, Wilmington, NC; 2 Step Sons: Brandon Bradford (Amanda), Lakeland, Daniel Ethridge (Thresa), Hahira; Grandchildren: Sherry Long, Samantha Gene Long, Joseph Keys Long, IV, Luke Bradford, Makenna Bradford and Chloe Bradford; Mother-in-law: Wanda Royals, Lakeland; Father-in-law: Donald Royals, Nashville; Special Aunt: Nancy Ireland, Bayboro, NC; 3 Sisters: Nancy Domroe, Wilmington, NC, Cathy & Mike Gillespie, South Monte, NC, Linda Brownly, Florence, SC; Brother: Johnny & Barbara Long, Tennessee; 2 Brothers-in-law & Sister-in-law: Chris & Becky Royals, Lake Park, Steven Royals, Lakeland; 3 Special Friends: Jay Richie, Aaron Chadwick & Mike Nitschke and a number of nieces and nephews.
As per his wishes he will be cremated and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Music Funeral Services, 88 West Main St., Lakeland, GA 31635 to assist with the expenses. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Long family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.