Eric Anthony DeLong

Eric Anthony DeLong obituary, Alma, MI

Eric Anthony DeLong

Eric DeLong Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lux Funeral Home - St. Louis on Jul. 19, 2025.

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Eric A. DeLong
Age 42 of Saint Louis passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born September 16, 1982, in Alma Michigan, the son of Dana and Martha DeLong.
Eric worked in Environmental Services and enjoyed scraping metal. He loved to play poker, and the lottery, but most of all loved watching his son Carter play basketball.
Eric is survived by his girlfriend Mandy Spindler, son, Carter DeLong; mother, Martha DeLong; two brothers, Adam (Connie) DeLong; and George DeLong; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and lifelong friends.
Eric is preceded in death by his father, Dana DeLong.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11am, at Nativity of the Lord Parish, St. Louis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the DeLong Family, c/o of Martha DeLong. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux Funeral Home, Saint Louis. To view Eric's obituary or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com.
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