Mr. Willie Franklin Long, 51, was born on January 13, 1970, in Gaffney, SC to Theodore R. Kelly and Martina Long.  In his early years, he attended Cherokee County Schools and graduated in Spartanburg County.

Willie was formally employed with Kohler Company as a Forklift Driver. His favorite professional football team was the Dallas Cowboys and blue was his favorite color.

Left to cherish loving memories along with his parents are his fiancé, April Jones of the home; daughter, Shacari Wyatt of Greenville, SC; sons, Treyvion Jones and Kwamaine Jones both of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Tina Hall of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, Stephen Hall, Wesley Hall, Donald (Amber) Hall, and Theodore (Genet) Petty all of Spartanburg, SC; aunt, Rosalee Clowney of Spartanburg, SC; uncles, Clifford Long of Spartanburg, SC and Lewis Franklin Smith of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Masiah Rice, Jamere Sartor, Jamil Sartor, and Brielle Hall all of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Willie was predeceased by one son, Jasmene Sartor and two grandsons, Jabari Hall and King Sartor.

Wille heard his call to unite with our Father in his eternal home on September 7, 2021.