William Joseph Long, Sr. Funeral services for William Joseph Long Sr., 69, who passed away on February 17, 2013, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206, with Rev. Perry Fruscella officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday (Today) from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Long was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. He was a Merchant Seaman and a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a member of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by his son, the late William Joseph Long Jr.; Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Connie Long. 1 daughter, Paula Long Gregg (Dwayne); 1 son, Lewis Colby Long; 2 sisters, Faye Cogburn and Diane Brandies (Stanley); 1 brother, Eugene Long; 1 brother-in-law, Stannon Pritchard; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren..4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763