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Alan Jackson Obituary
the night of July 23, 2018.
AJ was born in Pinehurst, NC, on February 20, 1962. He graduated from Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, as well as Appalachian State University with a degree in Communications. As a licensed Executive Chef, AJ worked at several venues in Charlotte, some of which included Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilora Lake Lodge, and the Cypress of Charlotte. He was an active member of his church community at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, as he loved participating in the annual Sonfest event with his family and providing food for different church happenings throughout the year.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ret.1SGT Henry and Geraldine Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Regan and Zoe; and a son, Oliver. He also leaves sisters, Velma and Zina; halfsister, Phyllis; and brother, Henry (wife Jennifer). Additionally, AJ leaves behind many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.
AJ is described by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him as a kind and gentle soul who was always selfless and constantly thinking of others first. Whether he was cooking a meal, aerating the neighbors' lawns, driving coworkers to jobs, or going to his kids' awards ceremonies, AJ did everything with joy, passion, and a desire to serve others.
Words cannot capture the devastation and heartbreak felt by all who knew him. He is loved as deeply as he loved everyone he met. He will always be profoundly missed and never forgotten.
AJ's family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. A gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, July 30, from 5 to 8 at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 31, at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 8451 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28227. All services will conclude at the church.
For further details and to share memories, photos and condolences, please visit AJ's online memorial at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com or call 704-545-3553.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Jackson
Leia Deramous
August 9, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Jackson family. You are in my prayers.
Patricia Stang
August 8, 2018
Henry, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am SO very sorry, and will keep you and your family in my ongoing prayers. God Bless, Patti Stang
July 31, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear love one. Death is always hard and sudden is even harder. May the God of All Comfort(2 Cor 1:3) be with your family during this time and days to come.
July 31, 2018
To all who knew and loved AJ,
I am sorry to hear of the sudden death of your loved one. Losing someone we loved in death is the most difficult thing to go through, knowing that Our Heavenly Father is with us to comfort and strengthen us makes it easier to cope. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marva (Kearns) Miles
July 31, 2018
To Allen's wife and children, Zina, Velma, Henry and Phyllis
May peace be with you all so sorry for the loss of Allen
He was such a nice and kind person and a friend of our family.
Allen was a great chief
He did a great job for my daughter's bridal shower he was so professional and the food was delicious.
My heart goes out to you all
July 30, 2018
To Henry, Zina and the Jackson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you.
Felicia Utley-Durant
Lynn Joyce
July 30, 2018
So sadden to hear of the passing of AJ. Worked with him years ago in kitchens and always admired his attention to detail and his kindness to others.
He was a special man and our sympathy to his family. Too young to be taken from this world.
Rest In Peace Allen
Carrie Garneau
July 30, 2018
I continue to be saddened by the news of Alan's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Alan's family. I wish there was also a memorial in the Southern Pines area where he grew up.
AJ and Henrietta Maness
Linda Davis
July 30, 2018
AJ was such a kind, warm person and he will be missed. My mother lived at Wilora Lake Lodge when AJ was head chef there, and she thought he was delightful. He prepared the food for Mother's 90th birthday celebration, and made it a very special occasion! I am so glad I had the privilege of knowing this good man, even though I didn't know him well. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. (I'm including a photo of AJ and my mother.)
Sheila Simpson
July 30, 2018
One of a kind human being. I am truly blessed to have known AJ. To The Family, my deepest condolences, May God comfort you each day moving forward in life. Your beloved one has left a legacy and will be remembered by many.
Sheila Simpson (Cypress)
Steve Davis
July 30, 2018
AJ, was the consummate professional and friendly caring person while working as head chef at Wilora Lake Lodge. He was extremely helpful in helping us celebrate my mother's (Edith Davis's) 90'th birthday in 2011 at Wilora Lake Lodge. He will be missed.
Del & Anita Newhouse
July 29, 2018
We are so saddened to learn of Alan's passing and will cherish the fond memories of him during our years together at St. John Neumann. Such a kind and loving spirit and he will be sorely missed. Our prayers for comfort for the family.
Jeffrey Malone
July 29, 2018
I was so saddened to hear of Alan's passing. I worked with Alan at Rolling Hills CC back in the early nineties. What a great guy and such a talented chef. I can not express the sorrow I feel for him passing and to his family dealing with this sudden tragedy. I feel blessed to have know Alan and he will be missed by myself and all the people who knew him.
Kevin DeLargy
July 29, 2018
AJ,
My brother, my friend,my mentor. You have and always be in my heart and my soul. Now you will be my guiding Angel! You were a great human being and I love you for who you were. God Bless you as you have entered the kingdom of God.
Love and Prayers,
Kevin DeLargy and Family
A parishioner of SJN
July 29, 2018
A beautiful soul. My chance meetings with him at church from time to time always such pleasant encounters. Always a wonderful smile and warm greeting hello.
Loss of this beautiful bright shining star of a human being is immeasurable and so very sad.
My sincere condolences to you, the family. Prayers to God to give you strength.
Ms Kitty McCarter
July 29, 2018
Praying for the family Aj was a great person.He will be missed.Gone too soon.
Wanda Mason -Johnson
July 28, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wanda Mason and Family
The Hudson Family
July 28, 2018
Our prayers and condolences to AJ's family and friends. We didn't know AJ that well but he was a great and friendly neighbor that will be missed.
Sincerely,
Derrek, Ashley, Jazmin and Jackson Hudson
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