Jalen Alexander Long , 23, of Fredericksburg, VA, entered God's eternal rest on Monday, March 18, 2024. Jalen was born June 13, 2000, in Fairfax, VA.

Jalen was a member of Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and attended the Star Bethlehem Christian Academy. He loved to sing in the youth choir under the direction of Reverend Frederick Thomas. He was also involved in Sunday school, vacation bible school, and the Youth Department Ministry. Jalen was a graduate of Stafford High School. He was currently a junior at Liberty University pursuing a degree in Business. Jalen was a true Philadelphia Eagles fan. He loved football, basketball, playing video games, and anime. Jalen will be missed by so many.

Jalen was preceded in death by his maternal grandmothers, Viola Fore, and Mary Long.

Jalen is survived by his loving mother, LaRose (Pierre); father, John (Airica); and twin brothers, Jovan, and Julian; maternal grandfather, Calvin Fore; paternal grandfather, John Long, Sr.; a loving family of aunts, and uncles, LaToya (Dezmond), Vincent, Erick, Cassandra (Marvin), Chris (Cashanna), Diane, Christina, Joe (Cole), Mark, and Javis; several cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.