James Edward Long

James Edward Long August 14, 1928 - January 31, 2017 James Edward Long AKA Jimmy or Grandpa, 88, was born on August 14, 1928 in Konawa, OK and passed away January 31, 2017 in Bakersfield, CA. James served 5 years in the United States Army as a tank driver. He met the love of his life Lona. They married and had a son, Danny. Soon thereafter they moved to Bakersfield, California and had another son, Gary and a daughter, Sharon. James worked as a commercial and residential painter until the early 1990's. James was widowed in 2003 and lost his son, Gary in 2004. James leaves behind Danny and Sharon; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.