Judge James Long

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Rusk First United Methodist Church for Judge James Long, 89, a native of Rusk who passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Rev. Michael Caldwell will officiate, with graveside services following at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk.

James Barley Long was born on July 12, 1918 and was preceded in death by his loving and caring wife of 68 years, Edith Lynn Martin Long who died on Sept. 22, 2006; parents, James Howell and Edna Barley Long; an infant son, James Lynn, and his sister Lucille Long Heard.

He is survived by son, Martin Duane Long and wife Roberta of Fulshear; grandsons, Robert Duane Long and wife Julie of Fulshear; and Ronald Bryan Long of St. Pete Beach, Florida; great-grandson Travis Bennett Long of Fulshear; nephew Dan Howell Heard of Richardson and niece Kahlan Heard Farrell of Lago Vista.

James grew up on a farm south of Rusk in the depression years and then went on to become a member of the “greatest generation” with service in the U S. Navy during World War II. He served as a chief petty officer in the South Pacific theater, participating in several campaigns including the invasion of Okinawa in April, 1945. James had a successful career in the construction business for almost 35 years before retiring and returning to his hometown of Rusk in the early 1980s. After his retirement he served the community as Mayor of Rusk for six years, and was most recently serving as Rusk Municipal Court Judge, a position he held for the past 12 years.

James was a member of Rusk First United Methodist Church. He was Master Mason in Euclid No. 45 Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite for over 50 years.

The family will welcome visitors from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.

Pallbearers are Duane Long, Robert Long and son Travis, Ron Long, Neill Holcomb, David Long, Larry Long, Ronny Miller and Dusty Lee. Honorary pallbearers are Dan Howell Heard, Eldon Farrell, Johnny McKay, James Polk Richards, Lewis McCrary, Raymond Vermillion, J. W. (Dub) Isaacs, David Black, Jim Townsend, Judge Brenda Dominy, the Rusk Police Department, Rusk Fire Department and the entire staff of the City of Rusk. The family will be forever grateful to Neill Holcomb for his love and concern for both James and Edith.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rusk First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 99, Rusk, Texas 75785.
 

August 7, 2007

Information from The Jacksonville Daily Progress

JUDGE JAMES B. LONG

Funeral for Judge James Barley Long, 89, of Rusk will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Judge Long died at his home Aug. 5. He was born July 12, 1918, in Rusk. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Edith Lynn Martin Long on Sept. 22; his parents, James Howell and Edna Barley Long; an infant son, James Lynn, and his sister Lucille Long Heard.

He is survived by a son, Martin Duane Long and wife Roberta of Fulshear; two grandsons, Robert Duane Long and wife Julie of Fulshear and Ronald Bryan Long of St. Pete Beach, Florida; great-grandson Travis Bennett Long of Fulshear; nephew Dan Howell Heard of Richardson and niece Kahlan Heard Farrell of Lago Vista.

James grew up on a farm south of Rusk in the depression years and then went on to become a member of the "greatest generation" with service in the U S. Navy during World War II. He served as a chief petty officer in the South Pacific Theater, participating in several campaigns including the invasion of Okinawa in April 1945. Mr. Long had a successful career in the construction business for almost 35 years before retiring and returning to his hometown of Rusk in the early 1980s. After his retirement he served the community as mayor of Rusk for six years, and was currently serving as Rusk municipal court judge, a position he had held for the past 12 years.

Mr. Long was a member of Rusk First United Methodist Church. He was Master Mason in Euclid No. 45 Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite for more than 50 years.

Pallbearers are Duane Long, Robert Long and son Travis, Ron Long, Neill Holcomb, David Long, Larry Long, Ronny Miller and Dusty Lee. Honorary pallbearers are Dan Howell Heard, Eldon Farrell, Johnnie McKay, James Polk Richards, Lewis McCrary, Raymond Vermillion, J. W. (Dub) Isaacs, David Black, Jim Townsend, Judge Brenda Dominy, the Rusk Police Department, Rusk Fire Department and the entire staff of the City of Rusk.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rusk First United Methodist Church, P. 0. Box 99, Rusk, 75785.