James D. DeLong, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home. He was born in East Liberty, Ohio on June 11, 1936, a son of the late Gerald and Mary (Horn) DeLong. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Bob & Martha Jackson; a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne & Thomas Marshall; and a sister-in-law, Judy McCafferty.
On May 21, 1970, James married the former Maralyn Jackson, and she survives, along with their son Todd (Holly) DeLong of Parma, Ohio; James’ three children, Scott (Sylvia) DeLong of Bel Air, Maryland, Shari McLaughlin and Karen (Chris) Bailey, both of Bellefontaine; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two nieces, Julie (Tom) Whitehead and Jana (Rick) Core; a great niece, Anika Kean; and dear friends, Jim & Tam VanNess.
James had worked for Siemen’s in Bellefontaine for 27 years and retired from Honda of Marysville following nearly 20 years of service. He enjoyed being an active docent at the Logan County History Center. He never met a stranger, and appreciated the people he met and the many friends he made. He will be deeply missed.
Per James’ request, there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made, in James’ memory, to the Logan County History Center, 521 E. Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.