Timothy "Ted" Long , 51, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Tyler.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Long was born June 15, 1967, in Maryland, to Gail Long and Lucinda Clarke Long. He loved his job with Brian and Becky Harkness. Mr. Long enjoyed music, especially playing the drums, and loved spending time with his family at home. He also loved his fur babies, Taz and Little Girl.

He is survived by

Wife: Anita Bounds Long of Center

Daughter: Devin Tillotson of Center

Brother: Dale Long of Atlanta, Georgia

Sister: Peggy Sue Long of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Mother: Lucinda Long of Atlanta, Georgia

Numerous relatives

Special friend: Wayne Jones

A host of other friends

Preceded in death by

Father: Gail Long

Son: Davis Tillotson