Jimmy D. Long
American politician (1931–2016)
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Jimmy Dale Long (October 6, 1931 – August 9, 2016) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 2000.[2]
October 6, 1931
Jimmy D. Long | |
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Long in 1975 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1968–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Tarver |
| Succeeded by | Taylor Townsend |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jimmy Dale Long October 6, 1931 Winn Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2016 (aged 84) Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Griffin Long[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Life and career
Long was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana,[1] the son of Rubin and Ruby Long.[3] He was the brother of Gerald Long, a Louisiana state senator,[4][5][6] and was the first, second and third cousin of George S. Long, a United States representative,[7] Huey Long, a United States senator, Earl Long, a Louisiana governor, Russell B. Long, a United States senator, Gillis William Long, a United States representative,[8] Speedy Long, a United States representative,[9] and Mike Smith, a Louisiana state senator.[4] He attended and graduated from Winnfield High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Navy, which after his discharge, he attended Northwestern State University.[1]
Long served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 2000.[2] During his service in the House, in 2000, he was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.[10]
Death
Long died on August 9, 2016, of traffic collision in the afternoon at 1:00 pm, next to his home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 84.[11][12][13]
