Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Teachworth, Alan Ross September 19, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Fri. Oct 5, 2018

ALAN TEACHWORTH, 61
Teachworth, Alan Ross passed away peacefully on September 19, 2018. Alan was born on

May 7, 1957 in Ionia, Michigan. He is the youngest son of three of Marguerite and
Corris Teachworth. Alan came to Richmond in 1971 and graduated from Henrico High School. He
worked as a hair stylist for many years and had a devoted following. However, he 
experienced an unfortunate disabling event that prevented continuing in his love 
profession. He began working at the YMCA in Ashland, VA as the receptionist and
overtime became a recognized and much beloved fixture of the organization and the Ashland 
community as a whole. In spite of his condition no matter where he went he
befriended people with his wit and charm. You could not go into a store without many people
stopping to converse with him. Due to his continuing condition he also retired from the
YMCA.

Alan was artistic and enjoyed learning and creating works of art especially oil
painting. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed fining good restaurants. He was a member of St.
Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland, VA and converted and sponsored others into the church.
Alan was a Fourth degree knight with the Knights of Columbus of Council number 7538 in 
Ashland. He was also a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians In America.
One of his best friends and faithful companion was his pet Macaw named Rico.

Alan was precede in death by his mother, Marguerite Rose Teachworth.

He is survived by his father, Corris L. Teachworth, brother Laurence K. Teachworth,
brother, Robert M. Teachworth, nephew and niece; Christopher & Chelsea Teachworth, Brian R. 
Teachworth & Nicole Yount and niece Anna R. Teachworth.

Services will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 1:00 at St. Ann's Catholic
Church, 105 S. Snead St., Ashland, Va 23005.

He will be interned at: Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, Va.

Lasting memories; http://www.lastingmemories.com/memorial/alan-ross-techworth

Alan has requested that in lieu of flowers that donations be give to the Little
Sisters of the Poor. donations can be made online at 
http://littlesistersofthepoorvirginia.weshareonline.orgor at:Little Sisters of the
poor 1503 Michaels Road Henrico, VA. 23229

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