Mr. Long was born on April 1, 1947 in Winamac, IN to the late Clifford Long and Rosa Ethel Frailey Long. He proudly served in the National Guard. Wayne owned and operated Don’s Body Shop and later worked in maintenance with Hartz until retirement, was an avid fisherman and loved being at the lake. He was a big fan of Murray Tiger Football as well as Murray Tiger Band and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Nila Jean Martin.
Those left to cherish his memory include daughter, Michelle Schornak (Robert) of Murray; brother, Don Long of Monticello, IN; five grandchildren, Allison, Aaron, Alexander, Andrea, Abigail Schornak; great grandchildren, Hayden Schornak, Riley Parker Hendershot, Greyson Schornak, Bella Loveless; Linda Long, longtime friend and former wife.
A private family service will be held at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the hospice center of your choice.
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The Heritage Chapel is entrusted with caring for the family.