Alexander Malpass, Jr.
January 4, 1934 – December 8, 2019
WENDELL – Alexander Malpass, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully Sunday. He was born in New Hanover County, NC to the late Alexander & Berta Blanton Malpass, Sr. Alex was a hardworking man all his life with many skilled trades and an incredibly talented craftsman. After his career in construction, Alex retired and spent his time volunteering helping others, mainly through the triangle region’s Red Cross. He deployed to many disasters across the country for 2 decades helping those that needed it most.
Alex was a problem solver and loved puzzles. He was a sports fan, especially baseball, and loved taking care of nature’s birds. But what meant most to him was family and serving others.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, & best friend of 53 years, Judy Richardson Malpass.
He is survived by his sons, Glen Malpass (Jennifer) of Zebulon, NC and Marshall Malpass (Robin) of Clayton, NC; sister, Helen Phelps of Youngsville, NC; and grandchildren, Alexandra & Ella Malpass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina (https://www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina/eastern-north-carolina/ways-to-donate.html)
Memorial service 11 am, Saturday, Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, 211 W.Third St., Wendell. Visitation is 10-11am, prior to service. Full obituary at www.stricklandfuneral.com
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To the Malpass Family, Randy and I are so sorry to hear about Alex’s passing, I know you have been through a lot since September. Please know we are praying for the family.
Thank you, Randy and Carol! He so loved his neighbors:)
Praying for y’all 💔💔💔 I attended Bethany baptist with your mom and dad 💔💔💔
Thank you, Jennifer. Judy and Alex enjoyed their Bethany Baptist family!
Glen, Jennifer, Marshall & robin, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. MyI heart is heavy for family. I know that losing one parent is tough, but losing the second must be very difficult. My prayers are all of you.
Thank you, Dana. You meant alot to both of them.
To the Malpass family. Sending my deepest sympathy to you.Alex will be sorely missed at Bethany.
Thank you, Mildred!
Alex and Judy were very special, very caring people! It has been a pleasure to have known them. They were special people helping many others. And, very good neighbors!
Your Dad was special. He did all that he did with excellence as his benchmark. He always said yes to anything that would serve others. He gave countless hours to the American Red Cross. Clients and staff benefitted from his gifts of time and hard work. He showed up over and over. They enriched so many lives across the US. Condolences to all of you.
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