Rev. Alan Pilkington

Rev. Alan Sutton Pilkington

Jackson

Reverend Alan Sutton Pilkington passed away March 20, 2015 after a short battle with brain cancer in which he won because he is now with his Savior. Jesus Christ. Reverend Pilkington was born May 29, 1947 to the late, Lydia Roscoe P1 ikington and Robert Sutton Pilkington, Sr., in Lincoinshire, England. There he matriculated in the English school system, and he was a graduate of Royal Staffordshire School of Nursing earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He was recruited to work in the United States in the late I 970s working in various cities includIng Miami, Boston, New Orleans and flnaily Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson, Mississippi is where he was well known in the field of Neuroscience and was the first registered nurse in Mississippi to be offered membership to the Society of Nueroscience. He was the co-author of several papers that was published in The Journal of Neuroscience. He was charge nurse in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he assisted in the training of both residents and nurses and students. Alan advanced to the position of Critical Care Educator at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi and finally Critical Care Director of all the Intensive Care Units at Central Mississippi Medical Center until he retired,

Alan loved the Lord, and he loved to study and teach His word. He was involved in several ministries in which he taught various Bible classes. Alan was commissioned to Deacon under Bishop Christopher Barney, Sr., on July 5, 2003. He listened to his calling by God and became an ordained and licensed minister under the late, Pastor John C. Davis and Pastors Oble and Erma McQuay on November 29, 2009. Yearning to go back to his English roots, he became a member and served at All Saints Episcopal Church under the leadership of Reverend William Ndishabandi until he became ill.

Alan was well known for his generosity and warm heart, He was always willing to do anything he could for someone in need. He remained loyal in his patriotic love for his homeland, England and could be seen traveling in his vehicle with the Union Jack plate, a Union Jack umbrella and his various English caps. You could also catch him watching a good English soccer game or cricket game. He was a big fan of the Rolling Stones, English music, James Bonds films and Tom Clancy novels.

He is survived by his children's mother, Dr. Vicky Pilkington; his son, Alan Sutton Pilkington, Jr., a resident of Sweden, daughter, Natasha Lynn Sutton Pilkington, a resident of Honduras, daughter, Whitney Victoria Coleman and son, William Kyle Sutton Pilkington of Terry, MS; one grandson, Darion Sutton Pilkington a resident of Honduras; a brother, Robert Sutton Pilkington, Jr.; two nephews, Andrew and Simon Sutton Pilkington; one niece, Claire Sutton Pilkingten and several great nieces and nephews all residents of Lincoln, England. A special mother-in-law, Patricia McGee and father-in-law Eddie McGee of Florence, MS. A god-daughter, Shalay McQuay of Jackson, MS; special family members, Bishop Christopher and Pastor Daphne Bamey of Madison, MS and Ministers, Oble and Erma McQuay of Jackson, MS.

The family thanks the physicians, nurses, and staff at Central Mississippi Medical Center and Crossgates River Oaks for their compassionate care during his illness. The family thanks Dr. Tim Estess, the nurse practitioners, the nurses and nursing assistants, and staff at Brandon Court Nursing home for their exceptional care. We also want to thank our family, friends and church family for their support, love, and prayers during Alan's illness.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 25th at 11 am at All Saints Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mississippi. There will be no graveside services, since Reverend Alan has asked to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, please a make a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society by going to www.cancer.org and click get involved.