James “Jamey” M. Long, 39, died Monday night, September 7, 2020, after a courageous battle to recover from injuries sustained in a terrible car accident in late July. His life will be celebrated by close family at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on Friday, September 11, 2020, led by Rev. Jody Long and Rev. Micah Carr. Jamey will be laid to rest in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of your favorite charities. Services will be streamed via www.facebook.com/MaconMemorialPark. With no formal visitation, friends and family are welcome to visit or pay respects at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, until 7PM. Please follow COVID distancing practices and wear face coverings.
Jamey was born in Macon, Georgia to Linda Lineberger Long and the late Terry Thomas Long. He graduated from Windsor Academy, Class of 1999 and was working for Truan Sales/Pond Dam Piping. Jamey loved being around children, teaching them and coaching softball and baseball. He loved time spent surrounded by family and friends and had a tremendous following of prayer warriors wishing him peace and recovery. Jamey has now joined his father who preceded him in death in 2004.
Left to cherish his memory and carry his legacy are his mother, Linda Long; brother Rev. Jody (Julie) Long; niece, Merrill Long; nephew, John Thomas Long; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a great host of friends. Jamey’s family wishes to extend a special word of thanks and deep appreciation for the love and care poured out by Janice and her family.
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Arrangements entrusted to Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home.
