Virgil Lee "Bud" Long,

Virgil Lee "Bud" Long, Sr., of Porterdale, passed away August 20, 2015, at the age of 87. Mr. Long was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and gardening. He loved his time working in his workshop. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann (Dunevent) Long; daughter, Glenda Marie Long; son, Virgil Lee Long, Jr.; and granddaughters, Gina Glass, Monica Long.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Gene Durden of Covington, Juanita and Bob Strickland of Birmingham, AL, Vickie and Lee Milligan of Covington; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Long will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, with Rev. Kenneth Morrell officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 21, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

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Visitation

AUG 21. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

AUG 22. 3:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014