James A. Long, 59, formerly of St. Marys, OH died 4:16 a.m. Saturday June 3, 2023 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, WV.

He was born October 5, 1963 in St. Marys, OH to Webster L. and Frances M. (Mertz) Long.

Survivors include: daughter Jackie (Kameron) Hagerman of Spencerville, OH; daughter Alexis (Wayne) Graham of Lima, OH; 4 grandchildren: Violet Hagerman, Penelope Hagerman, Lincoln Graham, Sawyer Graham; mother Frances Long of St. Marys, OH; brother Allan Long of St. Marys, OH; brother Anthony (Valerie) Long of St. Marys, OH; sister Lela (Danny) Dudgeon of Wapakoneta, OH; former wife Stephannie Long and her son Little (Danica) Davis of Belington, WV.

Preceded in death by: father Webster Long; grandson Xavier Wurth.

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1982).

A skilled carpenter, he was employed by Preferred Builders in St. Marys for many years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bow-hunting, riding 4-wheelers and traveling. He was a member and supporter of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 9, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jim's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.