Joe Wayne Long, 84, of Brownwood, a beloved dad, grandpa, and great grandpa, passed away December 13th, 2020 with his loving children by his side. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday December 19, 2020 at Cox Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held Friday December 18, 2020, 6 – 8 p.m. at Brownwood Funeral Home.
Joe was born in Mercury, TX where he grew up fishing, hunting, and tending to the farm. He met his wife of 47 years in Brownwood, TX and they raised their three children together. Joe and Judy both retired from the Brownwood Independent School District. Joe spent his retirement teaching his grandkids and great grandkids how to fish, enjoy life, and how to love unconditionally. His great grandkids were his pride and joy until the day he met his Lord and Savior.