Billy Floyd Long

Long, Billy Floyd, age 67, of South Knoxville, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 9, 2001. He was a member of South Knoxville Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served onboard the Yorktown aircraft carrier No. 10 during the Korean War. He was employed by Knoxville Sand and Gravel for 15 years as a tow barge operator until an unfortunate accident shortened his career. He then, along with his wife, became a devoted caregiver to his children who were the focal point of his life. Preceded in death by his parents, Corbett (Shorty) and Helen Long; brother, David; sister-in-law, Micheline. The love of his life, his wife Mary Catherine Hughes Long Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Tom Miller & Brother Tommy Bellamy officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. www.berryfuneral.com