Mr. Kelvin Denard Long, also known as "Fat Dog" to family and friends, was born to Alphonso Jeter and the late Jessie Ann Long on September 16, 1964 in Winston-Salem, NC. Kelvin was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and a graduate of Parkland High School. He furthered his education at Forsyth Technical Community College, studying accounting. Kelvin thoroughly loved all sports and didn't mind sharing his knowledge.He held a special love for the Washington Redskins. He was employed by Medical Park Hospital for an extended period of time. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, vacationing at Myrtle Beach and swimming at Tanglewood Park. Kelvin peacefully departed this life at Wake Forest Baptist Health on Monday, December 3, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. He was reunited with his deceased grandparents, his mother, Jessie Ann Long Brantley and sister, Angela Jeter. Kelvin is survived by his children: Cierra Roberts and Nyrae Nicole Long; granddaughter, Lauren Kelly; father, Alphonso Jeter; step-father, Joseph Brantley; sisters: Keesha (Victor) Williams, Kimberly Long, and Annette Jeter; aunts: Jennifer Long, Karen Keit and Darlene (Bruce) Ziglar; uncle, Jimmy Lewis (Jean) McKinney; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Kelvin had a host of longtime friends who loved him dearly and he loved them just the same. He will be greatly missed and remain forever in our hearts. Funeral service was held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Family visitation 30 minutes prior to the service.