Keith DeLong
1965 - 2020
N8XD
Keith H. DeLong. Jr passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born August 1, 1965.
Our beloved brother, uncle, godfather and friend passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening April 22, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, age 54. Keith was born the son of the late Keith H. and Roberta (Bobbi) R. (Roche) DeLong Sr. August 1, 1965 and had resided in this area all of his life. Keith graduated from Delta College, was currently working for ITI Telecommunications in Bridgeport, was an avid photographer and was a amateur Ham Radio operator going by the call sign (N8XD). Surviving to cherish his memory is his brother and sister in-law; Stephen “Steve” (Tracey) DeLong, two nieces; Mackenzie, Amber, his godson and his parents; Chase Somers and Neil and Molly Somers, co-workers and friends.
Honoring Keith and his family’s wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service and burial of his cremains on the family plot will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday May 8, 2020 at Pine Grove Cemetery (Midland Rd, Freeland). Keith’s family will be present to receive friends at the cemetery on Friday 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Due to the ongoing Pandemic, social distancing will be observed at graveside. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Saginaw Rescue Mission or Delta College Foundation Scholarship Endowment.