Dates
Afton was born February 22, 1951, the 5th of 8 children to Neoma and Shorty Long. He was a lifelong resident of San Angelo.
Afton was a used car salesman in his early years before owning and operating his own wrecker service. During this time, he made many lifelong friends.
Afton was preceded in death by his parents, Neoma and Shorty Long. Daughters, Mitzi Long and Cara Long, Sisters Edna Young and Maxine Lohse and Brother, Teddy Long.
Afton is survived by sons, Brian Long, Michael (Tisha) Long, Phillip Long. Daughters Kiri (George) Long and Tamara Del Bosque. Sisters, Ava (Gary) Hunt and Zena Williamson. Brothers, Aubrey Long and Clifford (Roby) Long. He was the proud poppa of 11 grandkids Dylan Walter, Allison Adams, Tyler Ross, Kody Keeling, Garret Long, Ashlyn Long, Sarah Long, Blake Long, Bayler Del Bosque, Mckinlei Lynch, Toelyn Rose and 2 great grandkids Carysn McGuffin and Reagan Adames Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
If you were lucky enough to know Afton, then you know he never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He was so loved and will be missed by many.
Pallbearers will include Kaden Walter, Jess Williamson, Randall McAllister, Matt Hill, Jason Burns, Zach Hill.
A Visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2022. A funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Home at 10:00 AM, Friday October 21, 2022.
Visitation
Thursday, October 20, 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
Funeral Service
Friday, October 21, 2022
10:00AM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904