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James Paul Long
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1953 The Roar
Carrollton High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
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OBITUARY
 James Paul Long, 84, of Barry, TX was born on April
29th, 1937 in Dallas, TX to Ottie & Buelah Long, and passed away on
August 2nd, 2021. He married Doris Crawford on September 15th, 1955 in
Argyle, TX.
James had many nicknames, Boss, Pill, JP, Pop, and most of all Pappy. He
started his self-employment career as a Dairy Worker/Owner, before
starting in construction as a Custom Home Builder, followed by being a
Farmer which included baling hay and raising cattle. Many men and
students learned their work ethics from him. He always did his best and
expected no less from his employees. He worked side by side with them
and never asked them to do anything he didn't do. They learned so much
from him and most of them have moved on to their own businesses.
Students received credit in school for working for him for vocational
employment. He loved the Lord and credited him with every blessing in
his life. He will be missed by many. He loved and was loved by family
and friends.
James was proceeded in death by his parents, Ottie and Buelah Long,
brothers, Lamon Long & Ronnie Long, sisters, Wanda Kwast & Pauline
Carter, son James "Jim" Long, and great grandson Bradley Williams, JR.
James is survived by his wife, Doris Long, son Lloyd "Rusty" & wife Pam
Long of Lewisville, TX; daughter Daphne & husband Ricky Tanner of
Carrollton, TX; daughter Sandy & husband Lester Williams of Princeton,
TX; sister Phyllis Wilkerson of Sanger, TX; along with 17 grandkids, 16
great grandkids, and numerous nieces & nephews.
A visitation will be held in honor of James' life on Saturday, August
7th at the Barry Fire Station in Barry, TX, from 10 AM to 1:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, TX off
Greenville Ave at the Memorial Chapel, officiated by Robert Barnett, on
Monday August 9th, there will be a short visitation before the service
from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM followed by the service at 10:00 AM. Graveside
service will be following the service for the immediate family members.
Pallbearers for the service will be Paul Foster, Bryan Edlin, Corey
Long, Collin Long, David Long, and Mel Austin. |
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LONG
JAMES P. - APR 29, 1937 - AUG 2, 2021
Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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