Billy L. Long Billy L. Long, 74, Alturas, died Dec. 13, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, a month after undergoing aortic valve replacement surgery. Funeral services have been held. Entombment was at Tulocay Cemetery in Napa, Calif. Mr. Long was born Feb. 23, 1931, in Lebanon, Mo., to Hazel and Herman Long. When he was 12 years old, he moved with his family to Napa. In 1949, he enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in October 1953. He married Delores Fontana of Napa on Dec. 24, 1952. Long Roofing was started by him and Tip Raneri in 1962. The business is now operated by one of his sons, Tim. Mr. Long also worked many years for Del Webb at the then Sahara Tahoe, promoting celebrity golf tournaments and boxing matches. In addition, he owned and operated a card room in Napa and a small casino in American Canyon. He was active in numerous civic and fraternal organizations. He was a founding director of the Winetaster's Tournament in Napa and was commended for his generosity toward various charities in the Napa Valley, especially his support of youth. Mr. Long was a major factor in the Boys and Girls Club, Sheriff's Youth Activities Group, Justin High Association, Vintage and Napa Boosters, Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Sports Programs, and many charity golf tournaments in the Napa Valley. He was recognized as Napa's Man of the Year in 1987 and 1988. His wife preceded him in death in 1997 and he moved to the ranch of his dreams on the slopes of the Warner Mountains in Alturas in September 1988. On Jan. 6, 2001, he married his second wife Joann Smithson in Minden, Nev. In Alturas, Mr. Long enjoyed playing golf with his buddies, going on hunting and fishing trips, making friendly bets of professional football games, and having many breakfasts and lunches with his friends. One of his greatest joys was his annual trips to Missouri to visit family members and friends. Survivors include his wife Joann Smith of Alturas; sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Nancy Long of Las Vegas, Terry and Gena Long of Canby, Calif., Tim and Karen Long of Napa, John and Joan Hays of Hermiston, and Ryan and Amanda Hays of Oreana, Idaho; son Ron Long and Isabelle Maclean of Napa; daughter Christine Massingale of Unity; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Ty Bennett of Baker City; sisters Louise Doshier and Jane Sparks of Napa; grandchildren Jennifer Long of San Francisco, Geno Long of Las Vegas, Nichole Long and Taylor, Kaitlin, Madison, Meghan, Garrett and Caroline Long of Napa, Dorothy Long of Canby, Mary Hays of Hermiston, Suzanne, Anthony, Elizabeth and John Massingale of Unity, Trevor and Morgan Bennett of Baker City and Reata Hays of Oreana; and great-grandchild Toni Gitas of Napa. Memorial donations may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Napa, 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa, CA 94558, or St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, CA 94558. Herald and News – Klamath Falls, Oregon - Friday, February 10, 2006 ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.