Reverend Huey Paul Long, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Aug. 29, 2026.
He survived by the love of his life, his wife Sarah Long of Nixa, his son, Gregory Long (Tammy); his son, Marty Long (Michelle); four grandchildren, Mekaela Forgey (Shawn) Madison Long (Alyssa) Arayah Frierson (Caleb) and Chaelynn Long; and his six great-grandchildren, Gabe Forgey, Greyson Forgey, Raelynn Forgey, Selah Forgey, Maddox Long, and Kasey Frierson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Roy Long; his mother, Josephine Long; two brothers, Sonny Long and John Long; and his three sisters, Linda Long, Bobbie Hasty, and Georgia Halley.
Reverend Huey Long pastored and assisted in pastoring several churches. He pastored in Salem Mo., was an assistant pastor in Malden, Mo., pastored in Aurora and Pacific, Mo., and retired from pastoring in North Pekin Ill. Reverend Huey Long had a genuine love for singing. He recorded 13 albums. He had a singing group called the Huey Long Singers; his greatest joy was his love for the Lord and preaching.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at The Experience Church, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Brian McCoy officiating.
Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. immediately before the funeral at the church.
Burial with full military honors committal service will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
