Billy Joe Long

Billy Joe Long, age 55, of Owenton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born July 9, 1964, and raised in Owenton, he was the son of the late Frank and Geraldine Washington Long. Billy was a member of Second Baptist Church, Owenton. After graduating from Owen County High School, he stayed in Owenton, working for Pic Pac, IGA, and eventually Owenton Manor for many years. He worked for New Horizons Medical Center and went on to be employed by the Owen County School Systems at Maurice Bowling Middle School in the maintenance department. Billy loved people, laughing, spending time and talking to family and numerous friends. He was passionate about sports, especially football and loved sharing his knowledge of the sport with others.

He leaves, to mourn his passing, his sisters, Teresa Long of Owenton and Lisa (Michael) Warford of Louisville as well as his niece Brittany and nephew Rashee.

McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Second Baptist Church, Owenton on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 11 am until 1 pm.  Funeral services will follow at 1 pm Greenhill Cemetery and memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, Owenton.