Willard Estil Long, Jr

Willard Estil Long, Jr, age 70, of Dahlonega, GA passed away February 9, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after an extended illness.

Willard loved Nascar races and his western movies.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ina Long, Dahlonega, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Aubry Roberts, Dahlonega, GA; daughter and son-in-law, April and Steve Howard, Dahlonega, GA;  daughter and fiancé, Dana Roberts and Gene Cothren, Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren, Angelica Faith Howard and fiancé Jordan Wales, Chasity Leigh Grizzle, and Seth Roberts; great-grandchild, Braylee Wales.

Funeral services for Willard are scheduled for 1 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Rev. David Fields and Rev. Tommy Panter will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5 PM to 9 PM and again on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 10 AM until time of service.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements