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1936 - 2005
James W. Long, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 18, 2005. James, a much loved husband, father and grandfather, was born in Palestine, TX on May 27, 1936.
James will be greatly missed by those who love him. His survivors include his devoted wife, Jeanene Surratt Long; sons Lance Long & wife, Carin and Lex Long and wife, Dale; daughter Kelli Marriott and husband Frank; grandchildren Janie and Will Long, Nick, Rachael and Cindy Long and Christine and Jamie Marriott. He is also survived by his mother Modine James Long, two brothers, Nelson O. Long and wife, Betty Ann and Hal Long and wife, Cindy; sister Susan Long Montez and husband Ray and numerous nieces and nephews.
His career was in the financial field and he was president of 1st State Bank of Lumberton for 18 years. He served on the first LMUD board and was instrumental in helping establish the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, serving as their first president. He was Easter Seal Chairman for Kleberg County for many years and served on several boards while employed at Kleberg National Bank in Kingville. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lumberton.
The family sends a special thank you to those at St. Elizabeth, HealthSouth, the physical therapists and home-health nurses who showed great compassion of loving care to James in the last months as he struggled with illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Lumberton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 8067, Lumberton, TX 77657.
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