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Edward Lee Delong, age 63, of Wilmington, died March 2, 2026, at Residence at Salem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born November 14, 1962, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of the late Curtis L and Hazel Mae (Neal) Delong. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked in the construction industry. Edward is survived by his sister Shari Delong Vanhoose, nephew Jeffery Lance Watkins of Wilmington Ohio, 6 nieces Hannah Sparks, Ava Sparks, and Justis Watkins of Wilmington, Ohio, Ragen Watkins of Cattlesburg, Kentucky, and Kylee Watkins of Raceland, Kentucky; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. In following with his wishes, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family.
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