James A. Long III

February 8, 1962 - February 6, 2021

James A. Long III, 58 years old of Dupo, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 8, 1962, in Centreville, IL. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing poker and collecting antique coins and stamps. Surviving are sons, James A Long, IV & Joseph A Long; his parents, James A. & Shirley M., nee Grider, Long Jr.; his brother, Bob (Marie) Long; his sister, Rose Long; his grandchildren, Emelia Long, Jet Long & Keegan Long; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Long and his grandparents, James A. (Margaret) Long Sr. & James (Thelma) Grider. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday February 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL., with April Parker, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valhalla Gardens Of Memory in Belleville, IL. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to American Heart Association. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home - Dupo.