Obituary of Jeffrey P. Alcott, Sr.

Jeffrey Paul Alcott, Sr., 52, passed away on March 27, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Mays Landing, N.J., to the late Ruth Thomas Skinner. Jeffrey was a veteran, having served honorably for 30 years in the United States Navy. He joined in 1982 and served aboard five vessels as a Boatswain Mate. He served with Surface Warfare Commands as well as Naval Aviation Commands, participating in numerous campaigns, including Desert Shield, Desert Storm and the continuing Global War on Terrorism. In addition, he served as the Recruiter in Charge for Naval Recruiting District Miami. Jeff was advanced to Chief Petty Officer in 1991 and subsequently selected as Command Master Chief in 2001. Jeff was awarded four Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals and four Navy Achievement Medals, along with numerous personal awards and citations. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Thomas Skinner; and brothers, Ronald, Ted and Gary Alcott. Jeff is survived by his adoring wife, Vivian Dannelly Alcott; son, Jeffrey Paul (Karly) Alcott, Jr.; granddaughter, Ella Juil Alcott; sisters, Charla R. (John) Childers, Cristy Smith and Kathy Harrell; nephews, Jeffrey Childers and James Capps; and nieces, Jessica Childers, and Emily Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeff’s memory to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3201. A service will be Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233. Honors and burial will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery.