E. Thomas Jerome "T.J." Long, 45, of San Diego, CA and formerly of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, in San Diego.

He was born January 22, 1978, in Jacksonville, the son of Tom and Toni Long.

He is survived by his mother; brother, Theodore; and two nephews, Jackson and Samuel.He was proceeded in death by his father, Thomas.

T.J. graduated from Jacksonville High School, attended the University of Wisconsin, andgraduated from the University of Illinois.

He worked for Sandwell Interiors in Champaign, IL. After moving to San Diego, he workedas a designer at Z Gallery Gardenology in Encinitas, and most recently Bon Bon Interiors inDel Mar, CA.

T.J.'s life will be celebrated at his mother's art exhibit on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the David StrawnArt Gallery in Jacksonville. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.