Willie Long

Willie Frank Long, 69 of Alcoa transitioned home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2021, at his home. He was a graduate of Alcoa High School Class of 1970 and St. Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a social worker, chef, and worked as a medical assistant at University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, TN until he retired. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Roxie A. Long, Thelma E. McClain. Grandparents, Charlie, and Jenny Long, sister Mary L. Stringer and brothers, Samuel L. Stewart, and Robert L. Stewart.

He is survived by brothers, Thomas G. Long Sr., and family, Gregory L. Long and family. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives, and friends.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. – noon with funeral service to follow at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Rev. Ben Lewis officiating. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com