Alvin A. Southwood, Jr. was born on August 2, 1954 to the late Alberta Cross and Alvin Southwood in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Jesus Christ Community Baptist Church. Alvin graduated from William M. Raines High School.

Alvin was united in Holy Matrimony to Brenda Simmons in Folkston, Georgia; and to this union 2 children were born, Alvin Southwood III and Craig Q. Southwood.

Alvin departed this life March 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Priscilla Cross and Lenazy Millsap; brother, Leonard Cross.

Alvin leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Brenda Southwood; daughters, Natalie N. Jones and Valerie D. Strickland (Jack); sons, Alvin Southwood III and Craig Q. Southwood; sisters and brothers, Gustoria Cross Meadows (James), Camilla China, Sylvia Smith, Albert Cross, Alphonso Southwood, Alfreda Whitfield (Gartrell), Gustaver Cross, Charlie Cross (Felicia); and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Alvin A. Southwood passed away Thursday, March 21st, 2019. Arrangements in Care of: Funerals by T.S. Warden, 904-765-1234