JACKSON, Mr. Alex Lyron III, of Louisa County, Va., was called to eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2008 at the age of 56. His memory will forever be cherished by his devoted wife of 36 years, Yvonne Inez Mallory Jackson; and two sons, Garrett (Toyrie) and Alex, all of Mineral, Va. He will also be remembered by his two grandchildren, Kalisha Houchens of Chesterfield, Va. and Devin McGhee of Louisa, Va.; his mother, Florence Ann Kinney Jackson; and mother-in-law, Ida Belle Johnson, both of Mineral, Va.; one nephew whom he raised, Corey Mallory of Louisa, Va.; four sisters, Priscilla Slaughter (Jerry Sr.) and Mary Robinson (James Sr.), both of Mineral, Va., Shirley Jennings (Allen) of Montpelier, Va., and Elbertanna Mallory (Rev. Cleveland Sr.) of Richmond, Va. Others left to cherish his memory are his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Jackson was a member of New Line Baptist Church, Gum Spring, Va., and the owner of his own excavation, septic and plumbing business, Jackson & Son Backhoe Service. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexander Williams Jackson Jr. Remains rest at Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where the family will receive friends on Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008 at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Gum Spring, Va. Rev. Jackie Coney, eulogist. Rev. Lewis Yancey officiating. Interment will be in the Jackson Family Cemetery, Mineral, Va.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
My heart is truly saddend at the loss of Alex. I know this is late but I just found out. Alex was a wonderful man, he always had a smile on his face and was willing to help at all hours. My husband and I will miss him greatly. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda & Robert DelConte
January 14, 2009 | Maidens, VA
Remembered By
Fletcher and Yvonne Jewell
September 14, 2008 | Gum Spring, VA
To the Jackson Family
May god bless and comfort you during this difficult times. Weeping may indure for a season but joy comes in the morning.
614 Hunt Club
Charles Shelton Jr. (President)
September 12, 2008
To The Jacskon Family:
While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted you to know that your grief is shared by many. And you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marvin, Bernetta & Ashley Thornton
September 12, 2008 | Richmond, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirley J Robinson
September 11, 2008 | Richmond,, VA
DEAREST JACKSON FAMILY:
WE FEEL TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN "BROTHER". HE HAD THE WARMEST SPIRIT AND SMILE. BEING
A MAN OF GOD, AND KNOWING THAT HE'S WITH OUR LORD, WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT. ALSO, FAMILY PLEASE REMEMBER:
HAPPY MOMENTS, PRAISE GOD
DIFFICULT MOMENTS, SEEK GOD
QUIET MOMENTS, WORSHIP GOD
PAINFUL MOMENTS, TRUST GOD
EVERY MOMENT, THANK GOD
CONTINUE TO BE GOD'S SERVANT'S, AND ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU HAVE OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.
PEACE AND...
Winifred williams
September 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Inez, May I recommend Jesus. I was quite surprised and deeply moved to hear of Alex's passing. I will always remember him with fond memories. May God bless you and your family at this time of need.
Rev. William Mallory
September 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA
To the Jackson Family,
May the love of family and friends be a comfort to you in your time of sorry. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let the Lord guide and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Andrew Robinson and
Patricia Anderson
Gum Spring Va
September 11, 2008
Mary, Elbertana and family:
Sincere sympathy to you all during this time of bereavement. It is my prayer that God hold you all close, wipe your tears and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Darryl Harris Holt
September 11, 2008 | Richmond, VA
