Deacon Alexander Scarborough entered his eternal rest peacefully at Shore Life Care Rehabilitation Center, Parksley, Virginia on Thursday, September 26, 2002 after a lengthy illness.
Alexander was born in Northampton County, March 13, 1925 to the late Alfonso and Louise Donaway Scarborough.
He gave is life to Christ at an early age at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Wardtown, Virginia. Where he served as a Deacon for Forty-eight years until his death.
He attended the public schools of Northampton County and later received his G.E.D. from the Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, Virginia.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Ellen Saunders. Two daughters were born from this union, Phyllis Alexis and Diane Vernona.
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He was employed by Perdue and reitred and later returned as security there for serveal years before his illness.
Alexander was a quiet but humble individual who was very serious about his faith and the Word of God. His dedication was to the service of the Lord and he showed that by being a faithful leader. He served as Vice Chairman of the Deacon Board, Senior Choir President and Sunday School Teacher. He was quite active in Speaking engagements throughout the counties involving many church settngs. As a devoted father, husband and leader he believed in hard work and taking care of his family. He was always willing to serve wherever he could.
He will be deeply missed by: his wife, Mary E. Scarborough, Exmore, Virginia; two daughters, Minister Phyllis A.S. Hatton, Melfa, Virginia and Diane V. Hounshell, Painter, Virginia; two sisters, Grace Mitchell, Cheriton, Virginia and Sarah Taylor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Herbert Mitchell, Cheriton, Virginia, and a host of cousins and friends.
March 13, 1925 - September 26, 2002
God looked around His garden
And he found an empry place.
And then He looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He gently closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace BE Thine"
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
-Author Unknown
With deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks, the family acknowledges, your prayers and all expressions of kindness and sympathy.
Monday, September 30, 2002
12:00 Noon
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Wardtown, Virginia
Reverend Milton P. Bunting, Pastor-Elect
Officiating
Interment:
Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
Wardtown, Virginia
The Staff Of:
John O. Morris Funeral Home
Nassawadox, Virginia 23413