Winford H Long's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Ringgold, Georgia

Winford H Long

April 24, 1936 - January 13, 2026 (89 years old)

Ringgold, Georgia

Winford H Long's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Ringgold, Georgia

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Winford H Long

April 24, 1936 - January 13, 2026 (89 years old)

Ringgold, Georgia

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Winford H Long Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Winford H Long in Ringgold, Georgia, who passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Martha Eslinger Long; and his parents, Reverend Boyd "Preacher" Long and Provie Wood Long. He is survived by: his brothers, William Bruce Long, Gary Albert Long, Wallace Leland Long and Donald Boyd Long; his wife Beth Foster Long; his sister Gail Long Varnell (Ronnie); his sister-in-law Anne Long (Gary); his nieces and nephews, Susan Long Page (Robert), Adrian Long (Amber), Laura Foster (Noland Smith), Lisa Foster (Mark Pressley) and Shawn Foster (Cindy); his grandchildren, Lachlan Page (Ashley), Zebulon Page, Reagan Long, Caroline Long, Mary Beth Riley (JR), Rachel Smith, Abigail Butler (Ben), Reid Smith (Anna), Mary Kathryn Pressley and Lauren Foster; and his great grandchildren, Sammie Jo Riley and Fletcher Monroe Riley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ringgold First Baptist Church – Building Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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January 17, 2026

Gwen and Stacy planted 10 trees

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January 17, 2026

Stacy , Gwen, and Kathryn lit a candle

“In loving memory of Winford H Long, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.”


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January 15, 2026

Kim Cook wrote a sympathy message

“We are deeply saddened at the loss of Pop. He would pull in the parking lot at work and we would have his food going and drink waiting when he came in. If I didn't give him a hug when he first got there he would wave me over to his table and say "I need my hug" . Beth said we had him spoiled lol. Maybe a little but we loved our Pop. My deepest condolences for Beth and the family. He was loved by many.”


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Fri

Jan 16

Visitation

Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory
3239 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Sat

Jan 17

Visitation

Ringgold First Baptist Church
7611 Nashville St, Ringgold, GA 30736

Sat

Jan 17

Funeral service

Ringgold First Baptist Church
7611 Nashville St, Ringgold, GA 30736

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