A Marine and Vietnam War veteran, animal lover and Euchre shark, Carl Floyd Delong died Oct. 26, 2017, in Barryton, Michigan. He was 77. Carl, the second son of Vern Floyd Delong and Dimple Mae (Sisco) Delong, was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Flint, Michigan. He was a safety patrol boy at McKinley Elementary School, and he started his working life at 14, in 1954, at his fathers Delongs Service Station on Fenton Road. The family later moved to his grandparents farm, and Carl attended school in Barryton. In 1958, Carl returned to Flint and worked in the Chevrolet Assembly Plant, eventually becoming a parts supervisor. He was a decorated Marine, serving the Corps as an aircraft engine mechanic and proudly performing combat service in Vietnam from May 1966 to June 1967. After he was discharged as a sergeant Feb. 12, 1968, Carl returned to work at Chevy in Flint. He retired Jan. 1, 1991, after 32 years of service. Carl and his brother, Wendell, were a force to be reckoned with as Euchre partners. He enjoyed woodworking and had a soft spot in his heart for cats and dogs. He was a perfectionist and had high standards, expecting the same from everyone else.

He was predeceased by his stepson, Scott in 2014. Carl leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife of 20 years, Marilyn MacKersie Delong; a son, Chad Jason and Julie Delong of Albuquerque, New Mexico; stepsons, Jeffery and Deborah Tyson of Paris, Michigan; Craig Tyson of Reed City, Michigan; his brother, Wendall Vern Delong of Williamston, Michigan; his brothers-in-law, Mitchell and Sandy MacKersie, Bryce and Deb MacKersie, Kent and Becky MacKersie, Blaine MacKersie all residing in Barryton, Michigan; grandchildren, Mike and Sienna Delong; step-grandchildren, Carly and Quinton Tyson, Taylor and Colton Tyson, Alexis and Beth Miller; niece, Lesa Johnson and Eric Fink of Williamston, Michigan; and nephew, Wendall C. and Betty Delong of St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Daggett Funeral Home, 19238 South 30th Avenue, Barryton, Michigan. His cremains will be laid to rest in Sherman City Cemetery, Weidman, Michigan, with his parents. Donations may be made to ARC animal shelter of Mecosta County. Share a memory by clicking the sign guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Visitation Friday, November 3, 2017 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Daggett Funeral Home 19238 30th Ave Barryton,MI 49305