James Newton Long, age 80, of Willard, MO, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 19, 1935, in Greene County, MO, to Joseph and Blanch (Porter) Long. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Jay Newton Long. He is survived by his children; Jim D. Long and his wife Nancy, of Everton, MO. Darrell Dwayne Long, and his wife Pam, Springfield, MO and his sister Barbara Yocom, and her husband Ken, Walnut Grove, MO and adopted brother; Bob L. King, Willard, MO. five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and his corgidor dog, Rondie
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial will be held in Mt. PLeasant Cemetery, near Ash Grove, MO. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. before services on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.