Jesse Carl Long,(known as Jess to his friends), 89, of Poteau, OK passed away December 13, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Jesse was born January 14, 1922 in Wynnewood, OK to Carl & Ethel (Fennell) Long. He was a veteran of the US Army. Jesse was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by three wives and his only sister, Lorraine Cerkoff. He is survived by his nieces, Charlene Wassman, Lorraine Helf and Suzanne Case, and a nephew, Robert Cerkoff, all of San Jose, California. Jesse was raised in Oklahoma and South Carolina where he spent some time working in the cotton fields. In his 20's he went to school in Chicago and later joined the Army and worked at Marshall Fields. He and his first wife Eleanor bought a home in Los Angeles, CA, where Jesse worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed playing dominoes and cards with friends. Jesse's favorite activity was singing tenor with a group of singers. He was very active at the Poteau Church of Christ, and loved his church family and his Lord with all his heart. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1 pm at the Poteau Church of Christ, 20690 292nd St., Poteau, OK 74953. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "The New Building Fund" at Poteau Church of Christ.