Long, Emmett Jay

Emmett Jay Long, age 77, of Blacksburg, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Radford, Va. on March 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Junior and Verna Quesenberry Long and his brother, Stevie Mike Long.

January 1, 2024, Jay accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, November 16, 2024, was able to sit at the feet of Jesus.

Jay never met a stranger and made friends everywhere.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Dee Dee Hill; daughter, LaTawnya; grandchildren, Taylor, Jesse, and Joey; brother, Terry C. Long. He is also survived by his favorite cousins, Jackie Jones, and Judy Ridinger; Capital City Auto Auction Family, his golfing buddies, softball players, and Dee Dee’s Family in West Virginia.

Graveside service will be conducted Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va.