ALAN SMALL

SMALL Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com Mr. Alan E. Small, age 82, of Amelia Island, FL passed away on Saturday morning, July 16, 2011 at his home at Amelia Island Plantation. Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Small. Mr. Small had attended Newton Junior College and Boston College before enlisting in the United States Army. He was a self-taught man and accomplished at any task or undertaking set before him. His professional career was primarily as a builder and developer of residential homes. Mr. Small was responsible for many sought-after homes in the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod. Often times working singlehandedly, he was known to have a waiting list for his quality built homes. A voracious reader, even in his waning years, he was studying many diverse topics including Particle Physics. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending many hours afield hunting, fly fishing, and sailing. He raced sailboats in South America, but especially enjoyed the waters of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Throughout his successful career as a respected Businessman, he mentored many people and supported various causes including Ducks Unlimited and other efforts to protect and preserve wetlands. Mr. Small and his wife, Dotty have been Amelia Island residents since 1981. Preceding him in death are a brother, Hubert Frederick Small, a sister, Jane Ann Smith, and a daughter, Sheila Maguire. He leaves behind, his wife of 56 years, Dotty Needham Small, Amelia Island, FL, children, Richard Maguire (Johanna), Amelia Island, FL, Rachel Coll (Patrick), Novato, CA, a brother, Ned Small, Everglades City, FL, a sister, Mary Loggins (Kip), Atlanta, GA, grandchildren, Jack and Nina Maguire and Mac and Liam Coll as well as nieces and nephews. Mr. Small's family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Oxley Heard Funeral Home, Amelia Island, Florida. He will be laid to rest at a later date. Please share his life story at www.oxleyheard.com OXLEY - HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS