Jimmy Lee

Long

Obituary Mr. Jimmy Lee Long was born unto Tommie Long and Hattie (Clark) Long on August 15, 1941, in Lee County, Mississippi.

He departed life after and illness at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi, on September 5,2020. He was 79 years old.

Jimmy accepted Christ at an Early age and joined Blackland Missionary Church, where he remained a member for many years prior to his death.

He had an occupation of fixing and selling cars until he retired. He was a person who had a heart literally made of gold, and would help any and every one without hesitation. He loved to spoil his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will forever be remembered for sitting in his truck drinking his coffee and watching traffic pass by.

He leaves to cherish his memories: 1 son Alonzo Sykes of Verona ,MS, two step-sons Jimmy Powell of Indianapolis, IN and Michael Sykes of Ohio, MI  1 daughter, Ashley Sykes of Tupelo, MS, 3 step-daughters, Tammy Mitchell of Verona, MS, Gidget Cullins of Nettleton, MS and Arnessa (Leroy)Sykes of Verona, MS. Two sisters: Ida Mae Morris of Tupelo, MS and Patsy (Willie) Gardner of Verona, MS. 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, 6 brothers, the mother of his children (Latasha Lynn Sykes) one daughter (Cierra Sykes) and one grandchild (Rafael Sykes).

Acknowledgement:

The family of Jimmy Lee Long would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions. Your phone calls, visits, thoughts, and prayers has helped out during our time of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you. Special thanks to a lifetime friend, Amanda Sykes and also to a special granddaughter, Arlaysha Sykes.