Andrew Long III was born in Saluda, SC on June 15, 1976, a son of Andrew Long Jr. and the late Shirley Lott-Long entered into his heavenly home on September 29, 2022, in Greenwood, SC, at an early age he was an outstanding third baseman for the Bad Boys and Tony's Tigers soft ball team, a graduate from Saluda, High School, "Drew" as he was called by his teammates loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Drew leaves to cherish his memories, his father Andrew Long Jr. (Debra) of Saluda, SC two brother, Oronde' Maurice Long of Saluda, SC and Richard Morris of Columbia, SC, two sisters, TaTanishia Gibson (Derrick) of North Augusta, SC and Sirena Moore (Patrick) of Leesville SC, nieces, Shircoria Bosket, Ronique Rauch, Trinity Gibson, nephews, Mekhi Bosket, Justin Long, Dougls Morris, Benjamin Rauch, Derius Gibson, Derian Gibson and Demarian Gibson.

A special thanks and appreciation to grandma, Jerlean Etheredge and Ethel Mathis for being a second grandmother and mother figure to Andrew. Also, to Angle Etheredge who was by Andrew's side through his time of need, HE LOVED HIMSELF SOME ANGLE. other relatives and friends.