Will W. Long "Charles" age 79 years, a Gary resident for 54 years passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Methodist Northlake. Preceded in death by his parents Sarah Elizabeth Gregory and Chester Wheeler, stepfather Jack Walls and 2 brothers. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing his devoted wife Arna Long; Sister Emma L. Tillman of Gary, IN; 1 brother-in-law Thadddeus Sanders of Raymond, MS. 7 children, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. Family Hour from 1 to 2:00p.m. with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. All services at New Friendship Baptist Church, 1545 Waite St. Rev. Royce Thompson, officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Professional services - Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 5, 2016.

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New Friendship Baptist Church

1545 Waite St., IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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