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 26, 1951 Winn Parish Enterprise

Joe E. Long, 77, Succumbed After A Long Illness

Joe E. Long, 77, a second cousin of Gov. Earl Long, died at his home in the
Jordan Hill Community at 3 a.m. Monday, after a long illness.

Born in Ouachita Parish, 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.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corinth Church with Rev.
L. G. Mabry officiating.  Burial was in the Corinth Cemetery.

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