Virginia Beach, VA - Alex Chase Bancroft, born on November 30, 1990, passed away on May 1, 2026, in his hometown of Virginia Beach. He was 35 years old.

Alex was a kind and spirited soul and lived life to the fullest, especially while enjoying his favorite things. He loved the outdoors, the beach, the mountains, and even the back yard.

Alex ‘Lil Body’ Bancroft loved being on his board. He was well known for his talent and fearlessness whether in a skateboard competition or just out with friends. He mastered difficult tricks and maneuvers at an early age. ‘Lil Body’ was a mentor and an inspiration to other skaters and continues to be admired and respected by the local skateboarding community.

Never without his speaker or headphones, he loved music of all styles and periods in music history. He was a talented musician himself, playing drums, guitar, and piano. Alex’s love of music was an enormous part of his daily life, bringing him tremendous peace and happiness. He even wrote a song or two.

Alex enjoyed cooking and spent years in the food service industry, contributing his skills and dedication to various local restaurants. He was most fond of his Bro’s Fish Tacos family who he had great pleasure working with until his illness.

Alex is survived by his loving mother, Donis Anders and husband Robert Gates, his brother, mentor, and friend Andrew Bancroft and wife Hayley, and his beloved sister Allison Harris. He will be greatly missed by his nephew Logan and his precious nieces Meadow, Zoe and Ada, all who brought him so much joy. Alex’s absence will be felt by many cousins and family members and countless cherished friends. He truly touched the heart of everyone he met.

The family would like to thank the amazing ICU team at Beach General for their dedication, unmatched care, compassion, and respect shown to Alex during his last days.

In a final act of generosity, Alex was an organ donor, helping to save other lives even in his passing.

A Celebration of All Things Alex will be held on May 23, 2026 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1236 Prosperity Rd in Virginia Beach from 4-7pm. Please come and share your stories and memories of Alex. Simply Cremation is assisting his family during this challenging time. Friends and family are invited to share memories and express condolences at SimplyCremationOnline.com.

Alex will be remembered fondly by all who knew him, and his legacy of kindness and his spirit of adventure will live on in the hearts he touched.