Billy Wayne Long

Billy Wayne Long passed away on July 22, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 9, 1948 in Yoakum Texas. He was raised and attended school in Shiner Texas. He had 10 brothers and sisters whom he loved dearly.

He was a hard working, hard loving cowboy at heart who loved old westerns, dancing, BBQing and above all loved God and his family. He spent his lifetime working in various construction fields but his expertise was Supervisor and Field Service Technical Engineering where he traveled coast to coast doing government contract work on naval ships.

He shared 55 years with the love of his life Susie. He is survived by his wife Linda Susan, daughter Kasondra, sons Billy Shane and Kenneth (Tanya) Long, grandchildren Christopher Jett (Tiffany), Mark Cates (Ryann), Colten Long (Hailey), Katelyn Cates (Josh), Raegann Long, Nicholas Covington, Benjamin, Brooklyn and Braydon Long and 17 great-grandchildren who brought him endless joy. Siblings Wesley (Tammy) Long, Margie Friedel, Vernon Long and Ruth Ryland.

He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert V. and Myrtle R. Long, son Billy Wayne, Jr., siblings Lynda, Leon, Kenneth Long, Shirley Fuller, Wanda Williams and Nita Edward’s.

Service will be held Aug 1, 2026 @10am at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales Texas with lunch to follow at The American Legion Hall in Shiner Texas.

Friends may sign the guestbook and leave condolences by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales.