Charles W. Delong

Charles W. "Charlie" Delong, Jr., 77, Perkinsville, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at his home following an extended illness.He was born on October 6, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Mildred (Wright) Delong.Charlie attended Anderson Schools and was a member of the Indiana National Guard.He retired from the former Marsh Supermarket in Fishers and had been a meat cutter at several other local groceries.Charlie was an avid NASCAR and Green Bay Packers fan. He was a member of the Lapel Eagles Aerie 4313. He enjoyed spending time on his patio and visiting with family and friends there overlooking White River. Charlie also loved gardening and working in the yard.He is survived by wife, Patricia Ann (Bennett); three children, Robin (husband, Rick) Durham of Anderson, Rick Delong of Anderson, and Regina Vallance of Anderson; six grandchildren, Amber Durham, Sarah Durham, Christopher Durham, Leah Delong, Linzy Delong, Amanda Delong; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Sue Kimmerling; one sister-in-law, Teresa Cole; and also Diane Delong.Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother who raised him Ruby (Harless); one brother, George; and four sisters, Betty, Barbara, Shirley, and Ruth.A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel with Rev. Richard Cole officiating. Burial will be in Perkinsville Cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel.
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Visitation
Saturday, September 23, 2017
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home
1010 North Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051


Funeral Service
Saturday, September 23, 2017
04:00 PM Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home
1010 North Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051