Paul Edward “Ed” DeLong
Paul Edward “Ed” DeLong left to join his heavenly father on May 30, 2024.
Ed was born on February 14, 1943, in Clifton Forge, VA, to Alma and Paul DeLong.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lloyd Harbaugh; stepson, Steven Neville; and son-in-law, Blaine Cowan.
He was a 1961 graduate of White Sulphur Springs High School. Ed enlisted in the United States Army in 1964 and completed his military service with the Army National Guard in 1985, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He was a steadfast pillar of the community he loved. In addition to serving through his business, Ed DeLong Insurance Marketplace, Ed was in the first class of EMTs from White Sulphur Springs. He was an Engine Captain in the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, a Squad Captain, and one of the first scuba divers in the Rescue Squad, and he was a decorated volunteer firefighter for many years.
Ed was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was an enthusiastic gun collector and also enjoyed square dancing with his sweetheart. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with lifelong friends at Sugar Camp.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Donna, the love of his life as he was to her; daughter, Holly Boggs; stepdaughters, Stephanie Cowan and Sarah Neville; granddaughters, Caitland Boggs, Cassidi Boggs, and Bailey Neville; and sister, Linda DeLong Harbaugh.
Funeral mass was conducted on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in White Sulphur Springs with Father Jim Conyers officiating. Last Call Honors by the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department were held after mass at the church.
The family received friends at the church from 12 noon until time of service.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Information submitted by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs.
