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 Otha Long
Louisville - Otha Lee "Sonny" Long Sr, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Otho and Annie Long, and his birth mother Romana Samuels.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Cynthia B. Long, children: Otha L. "Lil Sonny" Long Jr. (Deonna), Delpheus Ellington, Gwendolyn Smith (Hayden), and LaTonya Griffith. Siblings: Theresa Burns, Abena Otudor, Jonathan Long, Jovita Morris, and George Samuels; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Sonny was a retired Master Sergeant of the US Army with service in the Persian Gulf.
Visitation to be held Wednesday, January 20 from 11:30-1:30 at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home 7710 Dixie Hwy. Homegoing service immediately after at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/louisville/name/otha-long-obituary?pid=197479022
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Graham Cooke
Oh no.! I tried to reconnect a few years back, but heard nothing from him. I just thought: a private fellow. Maybe he didn't remember me. May he Rest In Peace.
Ruth Tobaben (Gilbert)
I have thought about Otha many days this past year. I looked back at his time at Waggener, I admire his fortitude and strength to be with us everyday. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP
Jennie Donnelly (Green)
A courageous soul. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Lee Boylan
The recent photo shows that Otha aged very well, looking very dignified. I need to get a photo of myself!
Lee Boylan
Heather Scarlett (Hurley)
According to the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, Otha Long was a retired Master Sergeant of the US Army with service in the Persian Gulf.
Charles R. (Chuck) Simpson III
Ted, you might need to add military service to Otha's profile listing, per Heather's post.
John Howard Long
Having the same last name, "Sonny" and I frequently sat next to each other in the classes which were seated alphabetically. He was an exceptional person and always a pleasure to be around.
I had thought many times about trying to contact him. I will always be sorry I did not do it.
Howard
Virginia (Ginger) Robbins (Baker)
I am sorry to learn of Otha's passing. I wish I had known him well enough to know that his nickname was "Sonny". He must have been a person of courage and resolve, and I admired him. I have often thought about what it must have been like for him to be at Waggener. He always struck me as a kind and decent person. I pray that his family will be comforted in this time of loss.
Ginger (Robbins) Baker
John Howard Long
The one conversation with Sonny that stands out the most was his Christian testimony. Even as a teenager he had a strong faith in God. Sonny is in a good place. We should all strive to see him someday.
Barbara Seekamp (Oesterritter)
I wondered what happpened to otha after our graduation 1963. he served our country and defended us from harm overseas. I wish that i had known more people in our class. we all did quite well in our endeavors. Sympathy and prayers for his family. Otha was always so polite and nice to everybody. Barbara Seekamp Oesterritter