Vernell Jackson Mcalpin

Vernell Jackson "Mac" ("V.J.") McAlpin, passed peacefully into God's hands on May 18, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and Dementia.
Mac was born October 17, 1925, in Marion, Illinois, the son of Mary Starrick McAlpin and Baker McAlpin.
V.J. served in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corp, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monrovia, California, for over 64 years, was a member of the South Hills Kiwanis Club of Covina, California for over 50 years, and became an attorney in 1960 practicing law in the City of Covina for 56 years.
Mac loved music and loved singing in the choir at his church. He also loved bowling, golf and watching his children and grandchildren play baseball and softball. He loved Hawaii and spending vacation time there with his wife several times a year.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Northwood McAlpin, his children, Mara Lynn Myers(Butch), William Brad McAlpin. Laury Jo Quinn(Mike). And his step-children, Noelle Borrello(Andy). Tracey Johnson (Tracy). Allison Salazar(Jamie), and Warren Northwood. Along with 19 grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother Earl Ray Dungey(Deloris), his sisters Deanna Baker and Marilyn Chapman(Keith) and sister-in-law Sue Dungey. Vernell was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Jo McAlpin at age two years and nine months, his brother William Carl Dungey, his parents, and three nephews.
Forest Lawn Covina Hills services are scheduled as follows: Visitation Tuesday 5/30/2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Celebration of Life Wednesday 5/31/2017 at 12:00 noon Church of Our Heritage; Reception 5/31/2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Tribute Center. All events located at 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, California.