William Alexander ‘Alex’ Long

Alex was born April 19, 1982, in Lexington, Nebraska to Bill and Kathy (O’Donnell) Long.

Alex attended school in Lexington at Bryan Elementary, Lexington Middle School and graduating from Lexington High School in 2000. He excelled in sports lettering in football, basketball, track and playing Legion baseball in the summer. He then went on to further his education at Hastings College where he played football and baseball. After two years in Hastings, Alex continued his education at the University of Lincoln and finished up at the University of Nebraska-Kearney where he earned his degree in business management.

Alex moved to McKinney, Texas where he worked in sales for numerous companies which included AZ Partsmaster and Peak Roofing and Construction Company. He was united in marriage to Sara Todd and then Sara O’Daniel, which both ended in divorce. In 2016, Alex moved back to Lexington to be closer to family and started ABCNC Machining LLC with his father doing custom metal work. Alex moved back to Texas and resided in Anna with his girlfriend, Danielle.

Alex kept himself active playing softball, golfing and bowling. He always looked forward to playing a round of golf with his dad and brothers. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and hunting. He liked playing his guitar, listening to music, especially the Dave Matthews Band and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was also a former board member and treasurer for Lakeside Country Club at Elwood. He loved spending time with his friends and Alex will be remembered for his big heart, sense of humor and contagious smile.

Survivors include his parents, Bill and Kathy Long, of Lexington; daughter, McKenna Peterson, of Kearney; brothers, Stuart Long, (fiance Baylee Wigstone and girls, Sage and Cora), of Lexington and Spencer Long, of Denver, Colorado; girlfriend, Danielle Page, of Anna, Texas; nephew, Jayden Roman; aunts and uncles, Kevin (Annette) O’Donnell, of Seward, Terry (Diane) O’Donnell, of Cozad, Coleen Storjohann, of Lexington, Linn (Gene) Irvin, of Belleville and Dave (Cam) Long, of Belleville; grandmother, Alice Long, of Reedsville; as well as cousins, extended family and many friends.

Alex was preceded in death by his infant brother, Nicholas Adam; aunt, Margaret “Muff” Peachey, uncle, Dave Storjohann and grandparents, James O’Donnell, Margaret O’Donnell and Harry Long.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, in Lexington, with Pastor Anne Gahn, officiating.

Visitation will be held at 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

A memorial has been established in Alex’s honor and kindly suggested to Lexington Baseball Association or Lakeside Country Club.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, in Lexington, is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting: reynoldslove funeralhome.com.