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William Long Obituary

William David Long, Jr. Summerville - William David Long, Jr. 69, of Summerville, passed away January 21, 2020 suddenly. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilma Brooks Long and William David Long, Sr. and by a brother, Gregory Delano Long. Survivors include his wife, Merrilyn Long, step-daughter, Elizabeth Taylor, and sisters Jean Bailey (Jimmy) and Lynda McSwain (Doug). Also surviving are nieces and nephews. Bill was an Air Force veteran. He was a talented musician and photographer and was always willing to teach anyone in both fields. Bill loved his family and was an ever-present help when any of them needed him. He had a great sense of humor and loved to travel. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or Summerville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel St., Summerville, SC 29483. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2020.

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Porter Rawls

January 29, 2021

To Bill's family and friends, I was blessed enough to work with Bill for the last year. In that time he kept us laughing during our shared isolation of the pandemic. I'll miss his jovial and positive outlook on the day to day mundane tasks we worked together on.

We are all diminished by his passing, from my family to yours a very heartfelt thank you for sharing Bill with us on our shared journey. He will be very missed.

Jim Sullivan

January 29, 2021

Very sorry to learn of Bills passing. I worked with him over the past year, he was a good man.

Kathy Peterson

January 29, 2020

Merrilyn,
I was just going through the Journal and saw Bill's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. I know it's been years since we used to hang out, but I have such fond memories of you and Bill.
You and Liz will be in my thoughts and prayers. Let's get together sometime.

Benny Edwards

January 27, 2020

I'm gonna miss you old friend. Didn't talk much lately but inseparable during the music years. The world was a better place with you here.

Meri and Marty Boynton

January 23, 2020

Merrilyn and Liz,
Marty and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. He was such a wonderful man and we have such happy memories of the many great times we met up to listen to him play his music or just hang out together so many years ago! May your happy memories help you cope during this difficult time of grieving. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. One love

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