Billy Long
Feb 14, 2019
USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Billy Murl Long, of Tichnor, Arkansas, who passed away February 12, at the age of 82.
Billy graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1958 and returned to Tichnor to work on his family’s farming operation. He served on the board of directors of Tichnor Drier, Grand Prairie Regional Water Distribution District, and Farm Bureau. He also was one of the founding members of the Tichnor Volunteer Fire Department.
“Mr. Long was an innovator in the industry and was willing to try new things before they were widely accepted,” said Robb Dedman, an independent rice consultant. “But most importantly he passed on that legacy to his sons, Heath and Wes, and they are as passionate about the rice industry as he was.”
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., February 15, at Gillett Methodist Church with burial in Gillett Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at 9:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Gillett Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Gillett, AR 72055, or Gillett Cemetery, c/o Jennifer Lowe, P.O. Box 124, Gillett, AR 72055.