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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/al-wash-cover.html https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/alvinwashington On February 6, 1945, Clarence and Rosa Washington welcomed their second son, Alvin Lowell Washington into the family. On Dec 18. 1964, Alvin was joined in Holy Matrimony to Barbara Nell Washington. To their union, four children were born – Vanessa, Kimberly, Christopher and Kelan. Alvin was affectionately known as Lowell by his family and close friends. Lowell grew up in Webberville, Texas and the family later moved to Garfield, Texas. He was the son of a sharecropper which he was very proud of. His dad taught him everything he knew about farming and to always put family first. He was a very proud man with an humble spirit and well respected by all whom he met. He began his career as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Austin. After 5 years Lowell decided he wanted to be his own boss and founded A. W. Washington Truck Lines. The business later incorporated into Alvin Washington Trucking Company which he owned and operated for 50+ years. Although Lowell “retired” in December of 2021, he remained dedicated to business operations and affairs until his last breath. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Lowell maintained the family farm in Garfield, Texas for over 10 years and for a few years re-established the family’s renown restaurant – “Catfish Hill”. Lowell professed Christ at an early age and united with Webberville Ebenezer Baptist Church. In 1963, Lowell joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin, Texas where he served in multiple ministries – Church Treasurer, Usher and Trustee Board member to name a few. In 2002, Lowell moved his family membership to the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served faithfully on GMZ’s First Impressions: Campus Safety and Parking Team… in bright sunshine, heavy rain, and yes, throughout the pandemic until his illness no longer allowed him. On any given Sunday you would be blessed with his warm greeting and bright smile – both services, exemplifying his dedication and servant heart. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Rosa Washington; two brothers: Lorenzo and Raymond Washington; three sisters: Clara Blaylark (Howard), Dorothy Hewitt (James) and Voncell Jefferson two nieces: Joyce Lindsey and Jackie Center, all welcoming him at Heaven’s door. He leaves an abundance of fond memories to his wife Barbara; two sons: Christopher and Kelan; two daughters: Vanessa Williams and Kimberly Dove (Tracy); seven grandchildren: Christie, Sabrina, Karys, Karsten, Ravien, Payton (Austin) and Nick (Oklahoma): three great-grandchildren: Mahaki, Landon and Mehlani; one sister: Juanita Smith; one brother: Benny (Selma) Washington; one sister-in-law: Barbara Nell Washington and one brother-in- law: Jeff Jefferson, all of Austin, Texas. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord.” Psalm 12: 1-2

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Alvin Washington

February 6, 1945 - August 15, 2022