Obituaries: William Edward Long, 1928, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 6, 1928 Winn Parish Enterprise

William Edward Long Passes Away, Nov. 29

Prominent Citizen Had Useful Life In Winn Parish; Served on School Board

The death of William Edward Long, 78 years old, on Thursday, November 29,
closed the life of one of Winnfield's oldest and most prominent citizens. 
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Saturday morning with
the Rev. A. H. Cullen officiating.  Burial was in Winnfield Cemetery with the
Masons in charge.

Mr. Long is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Lula Tannehill, Mrs.
Mollie Bell, and Mrs. L. F. Morrison of Winnfield, and Mrs. J. T. King of
Brady, Texas; five sons, Rufus H. Long, Winnfield; Wade H. and W. E. Long,
Jr., Trees, La.; Dr. Arthur Long and J. W. Long of El Paso, Texas; two
brothers, Huey P. Long, Sr., Albert J. Long, Winnfield; four sisters, Mrs.
Alice Wright, Mrs. Olive Wright, Mrs. Joan Eagles, of Winnfield, and Mrs.
Julia Nugent, Minden; thirty grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mr. Long was one of the twelve children of John M. Long and Mary Elizabeth
Wingate.  He was born in Smith County, Mississippi, on April 14, 1850.  His
parents came to Winn Parish in 1859 and he resided here until his death.  He
was married to Miss Fannie Woodruff on October 1, 1869.  Nine children of this
marriage survive.

As a member of the Baptist church, Mr. Long led an influential Christian life.
He joined this church at Corinth in 1872 and later moved his membership to the
Baptist Church at Winnfield.  He was affiliated with Eastern Star Lodge No.
151, F. and A. M.

During his long life in Winnfield Mr. Long has been associated with movements
for the advancement of the town and parish.  He served as a school board
member for twelve years.  He was president of the body for eight years.  His
many friends knew him as generous, affable, and cheerful.

Those attending the funeral from out of town were as follows: Mr. and Mrs.
Willie Long and family, Trees, La.; Mr. Wade Long, Vivian, La.; Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. Davis, Ruston; Mr. and Mrs. Will Long, Georgetown; Mr. and Mrs. O. J.
Cappell and family, Cottonport; Mrs. Louie Jones, Minden; Otho Long, Baton
Rouge; Murphey Tannehill, Mrs. Quincy Hartner, Mrs. Milton Tannehill, Urania;
Mrs. John O'Laughlin and daughter, Neill, El Dorado, Ark.; Mrs. H. M. Hale,
Alexandria, La.; Mr. Sidney Tannehill, Mr. Julius T. Long, Shreveport; Mr. and
Mrs. Aubrey Corbitt, Gilbert; Misses Francile and Virginia Frazier,
Natchitoches; Mr. Whitman, Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Tannehill,
Alexandria.