"I am very sorry for your loss...."
In loving memory of
Christopher DeLong
February 26, 1970 - May 15, 2018
Christopher DeLong,
48, Indianapolis passed away May 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel, Indiana due to complications of liver disease.
Chris was a good person with the best heart ever who loved his family and friends dearly. Relationships were extremely important to him. He was a loyal friend and respected loyalty in others. He loved talking to people on the phone and it helped him as much as it helped them. He was a great encourager to anyone having a bad day, pointing out to them all the amazing things they had done in their own lives and the impact they had had on his life. And he knew exactly the words to use to make someone feel special.
Chris had the utmost respect for our veterans and did everything he could to honor those who served or had served in the military. One of his hopes was that one day he would volunteer at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis to be able to talk to and support those veterans who suffer with PTSD.
Chris was preceded in death by his Grandma's, Virginia (Beall) DeLong and Jimmy (Cantwell) Conner; Grandpa, Rex Conner; Sons (his two dogs he loved as sons), Cassius and Buddy.
Survivors include his Mom, Teresa Conner (Ken) Atkinson; Dad, Richard DeLong; Sister, Mandy Atkinson; Uncle, Brian (Connie) Conner; Cousins, Melissa Conner (Shawn) Lahmeyer and Brad Conner.
There will be no formal services but a celebration of life for family and friends may be held at a later date in Indiana. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the National Veterans Foundation, https://nvf.org/veterans-donations/ which supports The Lifeline for Vets.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of doctors and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital Carmel for the care given to Chris.
Arrangements entrusted to Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting: www.leppertmortuary.com
Tributes
"Chris was loved by myself my wife and all 3 of my daughter's. He would call and check on them and listen to there day to day problems and give his advice not one family member or friend ,just the pasture and Chris he will be missed by my entire family and he was a great example of what a friend should be and I will forever miss his calls and love for my family I am forever in debted and blessed to have known such a great person who you just had to know to appreciate the sincerity of such a great person and know one should forget his love for dog's .our friend has left us way to early it goes to show how we must put family and friends in front of all other things in life for there what is truly important. Me and my family will always love and miss you my friend. Signed Chris Hart and family God bless"
"i am so very sorry for your loss..god give you strength
mary"
"We were so sorry to hear of Chris?s passing. We have seen over the years how he was loved by his family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending our love to you all! Gary & Lois Irvin"
"My deepest sympathy to Chris' family and friends. I'll keep you in my prayers."
"So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Losing a child is quite possibly the worst that can happen to you (as you know what happened to us now 15 years ago). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. Dave and Linda Cook"
"We were so sorry to hear of Chris?s passing. We have seen over the years how he was loved by his family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending our love to you all! Gary & Lois Irvin"
"My heart aches for you as you grieve this loss. Praying for comfort for your entire family. My deepest sympathy. Robbie Ervin"
"With deepest sympathy as you celebrate Chris's life. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. "