Mr. John Adams Alcorn Jr.

John A. Alcorn, Jr. John A. Alcorn, Jr., beloved son of the late John Adams Alcorn, Sr. and Addie Pearl (Pigg) Alcorn, was born on November 27, 1926, in Lancaster, Kentucky. He peacefully departed this life on September 3, 2025, at the blessed age of 98. John A accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Clifton Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. He spent his childhood years in Hubble, KY surrounded by family and community. He attended and completed his education at Lincoln High School in Stanford, KY. Answering the call to serve his country, John A was inducted into the U.S. Army, where he faithfully served. In 1951, after spending two years in Okinawa, Japan, he was transferred to the Army Reserve and later received an Honorable Discharge in 1956. On November 29, 1968, John A united in holy matrimony with Elveree, with whom he shared many cherished years. He later made his home in Lexington, KY, where he was a devoted and long-time member of Consolidated Baptist Church. John A dedicated many years of service at the VA Hospital Leestown, where he retired in 1988 as a highly respected member of the Custodial Staff. In his later years, he resided at the VA Community Living Center (CLC) Cottage 201 at Leestown, where he was deeply loved by staff and fellow residents. He often remarked that being there felt like being with family. Affectionately known as “Uncle John A”, he had a unique and cherished relationship with his nieces and nephews. His warmth, humor, and guidance left an imprint on each of their lives, and he was considered a second father to many of them. To know Uncle John A was to be loved, encouraged, and uplifted. He was a devoted husband, a loving brother to his eight siblings, and a caring uncle whose legacy will live on through those he nurtured and inspired. John A leaves to treasure his memory his sister, Marie Bates of Indianapolis, IN; one sister-in- law, Shirley Alcorn; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Adams Alcorn, Sr. and Addie Pearl Alcorn; his beloved wife, Elveree Alcorn; and siblings Geneva Alcorn, George Alcorn, Carl Alcorn, Eugene Alcorn, James Alcorn, Ralph Alcorn, and Mary Emma (Alcorn) Merritt. His life was one of faith, service, and love—and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Mr. John Adams Alcorn Jr.

November 27, 1926 - September 3, 2025

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Mr. John Adams Alcorn Jr.

November 27, 1926 - September 3, 2025

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