John Bryant Long, Jr., was a man who loved family, life, natural beauty, and God. He passed into the arms of his savior on June 24, 2018. The youngest of four children, he was born on December 26, 1925 in Fort Pierce, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, and his first wife, Catherine Lehman Long. He is survived by his two children; John Stephen Long and David Bryant Long (Judy), and his second wife, Helen Raye Thrasher, MD. He was a Navy artist during WWII and graduated from The American Academy of Art in Chicago after WWII. He spent his career in advertising and owned an ad agency in Miami, FL. A lifelong artist he enjoyed painting portraits, landscapes, and celestial star events. His memorial service will be held at Mountain Brook Baptist Church on Saturday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m., the family will receive friends following the service in Hudson Hall. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Mountain Brook Baptist Church 3631 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35213, or a charity of one’s choice.
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