Joe Long Obituary

Mr. Joe Michael Long Sr., 79 of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Joe was born February 23, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas the son of John D. and Maxine (Ford) Long. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Randall L. Long, and one sister, Carolyn (Long) Mc Mullin, his first wife, Linda Faye (Jackson) Long in 1990 and second wife, Frances Jo (Presson) Long in 2014. He graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1965. Joe was a self-employed person in Trucking and Gravel hauling, also member of Church of Christ, member of Masonic Lodge #184 and Shriners. He enjoyed dancing, camping, trading vehicles, for fun he did Elvis impersonation with scarfs and leis. Spending time with family and friends was on the top of his list of things to do. Joe is survived by his Mother, Maxine (Ford) Long of Harrisburg, one son, Joey (Tammy) Long also of Harrisburg, one daughter, Lynette (Steve) Kirk of Arlington, Tennessee, one brother, Perry (June) Long, one sister, Johnetta (Mickey) Privett all of Harrisburg, Grandchildren: Molly Long, Hayden Murphy, Matt Parker, Maria McCoy, and Brett Long, Great-Grandchildren: Knox Parker, Kross Parker, Ryatt Murphy, Sway Parker, Porter Murphy and Madilyn McCoy. Visitation will be Sunday ~ March 29, 2026 at Jackson's Funeral Home Chapel from 2:00 P. M. until 5:00 P. M. The family will have a Private Graveside Service Monday at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Ryan Murphy, Matt Parker, Nick Tegethoff, Jackson Mc Coy, Brett Long, and Kevin Privett. Arrangements are by Jackson's Funeral Home.