Curtis "Woody" Woodrow Long, age 79, passed away on April 23, 2026, reuniting with his wife Theresa. He was a long-time resident of Jacksonville, Keystone Heights and Belmore.

While Woody did not follow a specific religious tradition, he possessed a deep and unwavering faith in the power of love. He believed that kindness, human connection, and the bonds we forge with one another were the greatest forces in the world. He had a big heart and shared it with so many. He loved to play the guitar, sing and enjoy good food and friends throughout his life treasuring all those who he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie Myers, his beloved wife, Theresa; his son, Michael; and his siblings, Martha, Francis, Jimmy, and Kathryn.

He is survived by Children: Meichelle Long (Susan), Jeff Hall, Erin Sewell (Sammy), Adam Hall, Sara Hall, Tara Busbee (Brandan), Dakota Tate (Dee) and Allen Tate (Nadia); Sisters: Rebecca "Becki" Smith and Charity "Chatty" Emmons; Grandchildren: Kali Rae Hall (JaQuez), Aedan Callahan (Alyssa), Riley Tetstone, Addasyn Hall, Adam Hall Jr, Jaiden Hall, Kaydin Hall, Brooklyn Tootle, Landen Tootle, Brayden Tootle, Knox Busbee ,Oxley Tate, Emmer Tate, Ezra Tate, Arkham Tate; Great Grandchildren: Kaliah Hendrieth, Zakai Tate and many nieces, nephews .... and those who knew him as "Papa Woody".

In accordance with his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you perform an act of kindness in his honor, continuing the cycle of love and friendship he so firmly believed in.

Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com