Troy community remembers John M. Long, a Troy University icon

Dr. Johnny Long passed away at the age of 94 Monday night.

Dr. Johnny Long passed away at the age of 94 Monday night.

On Monday night, Troy University lost a legend in Dr. Johnny Long, the founder of “The Sound of the South” and a world-renowned director of bands.

As news of his death began to spread, social media became active with posts of remembrances for Dr. Long.

https://www.facebook.com/chipdillard/posts/10102958212460762
https://www.facebook.com/angel.tillery/posts/10221816896749368
https://www.facebook.com/michael.ohara.75286/posts/10102958233992612
https://www.facebook.com/BillJacksonFord/photos/a.1877766442325261/2380505808717986/?type=3&theater
https://twitter.com/MichaelBird605/status/1232278229836324864
https://www.facebook.com/tayloaf/posts/10102958180839132
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_l_uFpGQv/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-rFmFFo1T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaJeff/posts/10102958949708312

What were your memories of Dr. Long? Leave us a comment.

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