Alvin Satchell

Alvin Lowell Satchell NORFOLK - Alvin Lowell Satchell, 61, of Norfolk, formerly of Nassawadox, Va., passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, with his family at his bedside at the Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk. He was born Sept. 10, 1948 in Northampton County to his parents, George B. and Ella Bailey Satchell. Alvin attended the public schools of Northampton County, Virginia. After graduation from Northampton High School, Machipongo, Va., he enrolled in the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus, then enlisted and served a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. After completion of his tour, he then enrolled in Norfolk State University where he graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. Alvin was a Christian man with love in his heart for his family, friends and those who knew him. He was a member of The Calvary Revival Church, Norfolk, where he served in the Security Ministry. Alvin is survived by his parents, George and Ella Bailey Satchell of Nassawadox; one son, Alvin L. Satchell Jr. and wife Camellia of San Diego and a daughter, Tomisha Jones and husband Quinton Sr.; one grandson, Quinton Jr., all of Richmond; special friend, Doris Branch of Norfolk; four brothers, Clarence Satchell, wife Malisha of Norfolk, Marvin C. Satchell of Nassawadox, Thomas Wayne Satchell and wife Eloise of Orange, Gearld L. Satchell of Nassawadox; one sister, Elizabeth Spady, husband Eugene of Nassawadox; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Union Baptist Church, Eastville, Va., with Pastor George Bright officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, March 19, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; the body will lie in repose at the church from noon until 1 p.m. Satchell's Funeral Service of Orange, Va. is in charge of arrangements.