Obituaries: Joe E. Long, 1951, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 27, 1951 Winnfield News-American

Funeral Services For Joe E. Long At Corinth Tuesday

Funeral services were held at the Corinth Tabernacle for Joe E. Long, 77, who
died at his home near the Jordan Hill Community at 3 a.m. Monday following a
long illness.  Rites were conducted by the Rev. L. G. Mabry and interment was
in the Corinth Cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Born in Ouachita Parish February 11, 1874, Mr. Long had lived in Winn Parish
since childhood and had been a blacksmith, repairman, and farmer until illness
forced his retirement.  He was a member of the Pentecostal Church near Jordan
Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Long, Route 2, Winnfield; four sons,
Lee Long, Earl Long, and Reginald Long, all of Winnfield, and E. I.  Long of
Henderson, Texas; two brothers, Mike Long of Prince, Texas and Henry K. Long
of Winnfield; one sister, Mrs. Roxie Dawson of Winnfield and nine
grandchildren.