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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 09/23/08.
- (Claremore Progress)
LONG, Gerald Earl (Jerry), LT, USN, Ret.,74, former Rogers State University professor, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Claremore Regional Hospital. Jerry was born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Delaware County to James Austin and Luella Mae (Milton) Long. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for 20 years before transferring to the U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve for 10 years. He was commissioned as an officer in 1964, serving as diving officer on the nuclear submarine USS Von Steuben and auxiliaries officer on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph. His last assignment was to serve as maintenance officer for a Strike Assault Boat (STABRON-20) in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. On March 19, 1953 Jerry married Mary Coker and they had six daughters—Jean, Marie, Pat, Diane, Carolyn, and Rebekah, before they divorced in 1971. In due course, Jerry met Zandra Kay Russo, mother of Rhonda and Roddy, and they were married on Nov. 11, 1974, in Mountain Grove, Mo. Jerry and Zandra had four boys—David, Brad, Michael and Dan.After leaving the military, Jerry worked as a chief mechanic and service manager while he earned his M.Ed. degree. Upon completion in 1978, he began teaching at (then) Claremore Junior College, and eventually retired in 1994 from (renamed) Rogers State University. A long-time member and High Priest of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Claremore, Jerry was well known by all as an extraordinarily generous and benevolent man. On August 21, 2008, with the vast majority of his family in attendance, Jerry celebrated his final birthday on this earth and described it simply as “the greatest day of my life.” He is survived by Zandra, his wife of 33 years; his sister, Birdie Jane Waters of Dennison, TX; his brother, Larry Long, of Owasso, and 12 children, 35 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 1701 N. Chambers Terrace in Claremore under the direction of Rice Funeral Service. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 7 this evening. Burial with full military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- (The Enid News & Eagle)
CAMP, Max A., 83, died on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Max was born on May 18, 1925, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Emory A. Camp and Ruby V. (Camp) Camp. He joined the United States Navy Submarine Corps in 1941. He served on the USS Perch in the South Pacific until his discharge in 1945. Max married Bettye Camp in 1946 in Amarillo, Texas. After Max’s discharge from the Navy he moved back to Amarillo and continued to work as a butcher for Ideal Foods until moving to Enid in 1958. He worked as an assistant county assessor for six years and as a tag agent for six years before retiring in 1976. Max was a member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Bettye of the home; two sons, Alan R. Camp of Enid and Dale A. Camp and his wife, Dena of Aztec, NM; and one grandson, Devin A. Camp. Max was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army with Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home acting as custodians of the fund. Condolences may be made online at www.enidwecare. com. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 2618 W. Cherokee. Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Obit Messenger results for 09/23/08.
