Funeral services for Theron Long, Sr., 65, of Clayton, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Zion Hill BC.  Burial will follow at Zion BC Cemetery, 500 Elum Turner Rd., Foules, LA, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA.  Visitation will be on Friday, from 4 to 6PM at the funeral home.

Theron Clay Long, Sr. was born March 10, 1961, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to Mr. George Long and Veverly Long, both of whom preceded him in death.

On September 7, 2026, Theron transitioned to life everlasting. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Theron graduated from Ferriday High School in 1980. A talented and gifted student, he excelled academically and in school activities.

Theron was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time in nature. He was also an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Above all, family meant everything to Theron, he cherished his family and especially treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.

Theron lived in South Florida for approximately 45 years before returning home to his childhood roots in Ferriday, Louisiana.

Theron leaves to cherish his precious memory his three children and their mother, Gardenia Banks, whom he married in 1985. During their marriage, which lasted until 2001, they welcomed three children: Theron Clay Long, Jr. (fiancé Birgy Bonnegue), Janene Veverly Long, and David Ethan Long. He also leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Larry Long (Carolyn), Jerry Long (the late Cheryl), George Long (Yvette), and Kathy Long; four grandchildren; his former spouses; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, and other loved ones. Theron was also preceded in death by his brother, David Long.

Online condolences can be sent to www.concordiafuneralhomeinc.com