Willard "Bud" DeLong age 76, passed peacefully at The Embassy of Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation October 5, 2022.  Bud was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 21, 1945, to Willard and Rev. Ruth DeLong.  Bud was a graduate of Eastmoor High School class of 1965. He retired from the State of Ohio.  He was a lifelong fan of the Buckeyes football, women's basketball and TBDBITL.  He enjoyed playing cards and socializing at the Pickerington Senior Center. Preceded in death by parents, and sister Diana Kay Robinson (DeLong).  Survived by special friend, Shirley Bowler, son, Wayne (Sherri) DeLong, daughter, Lisa DeLong, grandsons, Travis and Todd DeLong.  Memorial service Sunday, October 23, 2022, 1:30 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave. friends may call 1 hour prior to service. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at The Embassy of Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation and Capital City Hospice for all their care and support.