Mr. Saunders McSweeney Long

June 11, 1945 - December 2, 2016

"Sweeney" was born in Jackson, North Carolina to the late George Epps and Annie Long. He gave his life to Christ at an early age, served his country in the United States Armed Forces,and earned a Master's Degree from St Louis University. He worked as a Budget Analyst for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing..and he was an avid gardener. Surviving are his wife Dietra [nee Chambers] Long; and one son: Derrick Long of Atlanta. Services will conclude with Full Military Honors at Valhalla chapel. Burial will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.,