We are sad to announce that on June 20, 2024 we had to say goodbye to James Cleveland Long Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, born in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Cleveland Long Jr. to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, James Cleveland is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Cleveland's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He is survived by : his parents, Rev. James Cleveland Long, Sr. (Jim) and Patricia Greene Long (Pat); his sisters, Debra "Debbie" Long Fitzgerald (Steven E. Fitzgerald), Christie Long Wagers (Richard Infinger) and Laurie Long Felkel; and his uncle Richard Greene (Wanda). He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel (7600 Trenholm Rd Ext, Columbia, SC 29223). A funeral service was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.