JACKSON RUSH ALEXANDER

2005-2016

Jackson Rush Alexander, 10, beloved son of Matt and Jennifer Alexander of Cedar Park, passed away on March 4, 2016 at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Jackson was born in Austin, Texas on June 2, 2005. Jackson was a magical child with an enchanting personality, a smile that lit up a room, and a knack for funny quips or comment beyond his years. He was a source of immeasurable joy to his adoring parents, extended family, and family friends. He was a source of adoration, hero worship and frustration to his younger brother Daniel, who will miss him more than words can describe. He had many friends who will remember him always.

Jackson’s prodigious imagination was at its best at play: he defended castles from invaders, led the primary siege during Nerf gun battles, and, according to Daniel, was the best at building houses in Minecraft. He was a tough kid who took adversity in stride; he was a black belt who could break boards with multiple parts of his body, an athletic swimmer, and a talented junior golfer. Jackson showed an early aptitude for the piano and could play many favorites by ear. When paired with his always quick wit, Jackson’s love of reading – especially Percy Jackson books – often led to wonderful Greek mythology-inspired puns or silly knock-knock jokes that kept his friends in stitches. He was a world-class photo bomber and loved to interact and play with young children.

Jackson had recently transferred to Cypress Elementary from Fern Bluff Elementary and had quickly made a place for himself in his new school home. His natural intelligence was captivated most by math and science.

Jackson is preceded in death by his father Matt and lives on in the hearts of his mother Jennifer and brother Daniel, his maternal grandparents Howard and Linda McCollum of Houston, his paternal grandparents John and Suzanne Alexander of Fort Worth, his great-grandmother Mildred McAllister, his uncle Mike Alexander, an extensive family including many cousins, great-aunts, and great-uncles, and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the African Children’s Choir or First Tee Austin. Arrangements are under the care of Beck Funeral Home and memorial services are being privately coordinated by the family. www.beckchapels.com