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Winford “Skeet” Long

January 5, 2024

Irmo, SC - Winford “Skeet” Long, 79, the loving husband of the late Mary Long, went to be with the Lord while in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on January 5th, 2024. Skeet was born in Charlotte, NC to parents W.D. Long Sr and Mildred Long.

Throughout high school, he played football, sang in the choir, played multiple instruments and was voted most talented for several …

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Miss you Dad
Miss you Dad
Miss you Dad
Family Thanksgivings every year Skeet was always such a pleasure to sit down and catch up on life with!! Always so swee…
Family Thanksgivings every year Skeet was always such a pleasure to sit down and catch up on life w…
Family Thanksgivings every year Skeet was always such a pleasure…

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What were Skeet's favorite foods?
Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable beef soup, biscuits and gravy, BBQ with ketchup b…
Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable beef soup, biscuits and gravy, BBQ with ketchup based BBQ s…
Spaghetti and meatballs, vegetable beef soup, biscuits and gravy, BBQ with ketchup based BBQ sauce only and a meat & th…
What were Skeet's favorite ways to spend free time?
With his family at cookouts or gatherings, feeding the squirrels in his backyard & l…
With his family at cookouts or gatherings, feeding the squirrels in his backyard & listening t…
With his family at cookouts or gatherings, feeding the squirrels in his backyard & listening to gospel music on You Tub…
What were Skeet's favorite games to play?
Backgammon, Ms. Pac Man, Rummy, Hearts & Spades
Backgammon, Ms. Pac Man, Rummy, Hearts & Spades
Backgammon, Ms. Pac Man, Rummy, Hearts & Spades
What were Skeet's favorite sports teams?
Gamecocks, Panthers & NC State
Gamecocks, Panthers & NC State
Gamecocks, Panthers & NC State

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Born

1944
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Passed away

January 5th, 2024
Irmo, SC

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Cremation

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