Jeffrey W. Alderson

Jeffrey Alderson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jeffrey Warren Alderson on October 23rd, 2010. Jeff was 25 years old at the time of his death. He was born April 12th, 1985 in Morgantown WV.
Jeff was a son to Todd Alderson and Tracy Vail and a stepson to Jeanne Alderson and Skip Vail. He was a brother to Jean Jarrett and John Alderson and a stepbrother to Nicholas Vail, Mollie Tucker, Caroline Tucker, and Annie Tucker. He was a grandson to JoAnn and Harry Breitbach, John and Barbara Holum, Cecil and Marty Alderson, and Jean Alderson. He was an uncle to Liyah Alderson and Emma Jarrett. He leaves numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, great aunts and great uncles and a great grandmother. He was a friend of everyone he met. He was well loved and will be missed by many.
Jeff grew up in Cary, NC playing soccer, baseball, basketball, and swim team. He was involved with Indian Guides and Boy Scouts and graduated from Athen’s Drive High School. He attended Pembroke and Western Carolina Universities. He was a kind and caring soul who loved to make people laugh and see them happy. He was an excellent singer and very mechanical in nature.
Services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30th at 1:00 pm at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church at 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606.
Flowers are welcomed and memorials can be made to your local substance abuse recovery, mental health support agency, or the Boys and Girls Club, http://wakebgc.org/.
Jeff’s story can be read and remembrances shared at caringbridge.org/visit/jeffalderson.

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Published by The News & Observer from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Alderson

10 Entries

November 12, 2010

Dear Tracy
so sorry for the loss of your son. you touch so many people may the love you give and gave to others come back to you now and lift you Jeff and your family up in all our hearts.
I love you myrtle schrader

Kay Roycroft

November 1, 2010

Todd,
May God Bless you and your family. You were a wonderful father to Jeffery and I know he felt your love.My prayers are with you and your family.

Brian & Helen Cain

October 31, 2010

A very fitting tribute to a wonderful young man. We feel privileged to have known Jeff and have the opportunity to join his family and friends in saying farewell.

October 29, 2010

Our son Drew was a very good friend of Jeff's. We met Jeff when they were both at Athen's Dr., and Jeff was at our home for jam sessions. I would see Jeff fairly regularly at Bear Rock Cafe over the years since high school. We are so sad to hear of Jeff's passing, and our prayers are for Jeff's family and friends;there is no greater sadness than to lose a child. May you feel God's strength and love throughout this journey.

Bill, Susan and Drew Wisdom

Jane Johnson

October 29, 2010

To the parents of Jeffrey Alderson ~ I know first hand how you feel. I, too, lost my son in 2004. The result of the circumstance is my reality as well. My heart always cries out to parents when such a death occurs. There will be peace, but it comes like the tides - highs & lows. Always thinking of you. Jane Johnson

Debra Welch

October 29, 2010

Tracy~ I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. You have been so strong in your delivery through this journey. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Much love.

Mary Angelini

October 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, I have a 25 year old son and couldnt imagine what youre going thru. May God be by your side as you walk thru these dark days.

Carol Beck

October 29, 2010

Sharing your steps as a mother through the death of your child to many people had to be almost as difficult as going through it. They are always our babies, aren't they? Even when we cannot control the things in their lives. My heart aches for all of you. Reading the words of his mother reached my soul. I have struggled with my son who is an addict so I know how you want to lock them up to keep them safe. In my many nights of agonizing over what to do, I found this song and it has been such an inspiration just to keep fighting for his life. I might lose the battle but I won't give up. You are right, we are not in control and I do feel helpless alot but I listen to Kim Hopper sing this song called "Peace in the midst of the storm" and in those moments I find the strength to continue. You are a true hero to your family and as you struggle through these next few days and your life without Jeffery, I want you to know that this has touched me in such an incredible way that your chilren and your family will never be forgotten and will always be in the prayers and thoughts of many. When my brother died, I thought, how rude the world is going on without him. I thought don't you know that he has died and everything should just stop in reverence to him and his life and our grief but it continued to move forward as if nothing was wrong. He was only 21. I found out as time passed that we talk about him all of the time. The funny stuff, the crazy stuff, the sad stuff. His wonderful life was not forgotten and that was many years ago. Jeffery's life will never be forgotten and you will find that even in his passing he will have touched many people. Please find comfort in this song. It has helped me alot lately. Tonight I will pray for a mother whose soul has been tortured and broken as she took the hand of her child and handed it to his heavenly father, just as my mother did those many years ago. God Bless you and your amazing family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLh-ANUm7Q

Kim Hopper "Peace in the midst of the storm"

john casner

October 28, 2010

I read this and was wondering if his dad Todd was the same guy who I worked w/ along time ago.if he is I would like to get in touch with him.([email protected])

Sheryl Michael

October 28, 2010

Skip, Tracy and families. I am saddened to hear of Jeffrey's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. Sheryl, Brad and Chris Michael

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