Alvin Endt

In the quiet hours of the morning at his home, Monday, June 20, 2016, Mr. Alvin Endt heard the angels whisper, “Come and take my hand, and come with me; your work here is done.” Mr. Endt was born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on September 28, 1933 to Albert and Maude Endt and was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was a devoted public servant, spending all of his life helping others. Mr. Endt served two terms as Alderman of Ocean Springs from 1965 to 1973. He was appointed Jackson County Supervisor in 1982 and served as District 113 State Representative from 1984 through 1999. He left a record of a life filled with kindness, reverence for God, and love for his many friends and loved ones. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Mr. Endt married the love of his life, Bettie Boyd and together they reared four children. His devotion and love for his family was without end. Mr. Endt taught history at St. Martin High School for many years and is fondly remembered by his students. According to many of them, his “paddlings” were infamous. He touched many young lives and was a master storyteller. Mr. Endt was a lifelong member of Ocean Springs Baptist Church and was a man of strong faith. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bettie Boyd Endt, and his parents, Albert and Maude Crysell Endt. He is survived by his children, Betsy Miller (Thomas), Rebecca Endt, Mark Endt, and Jennifer Shoemaker; grandchildren Andrew Chandler, Georgia Kate Chandler, Jamie Endt, Houston Endt, Lucas Endt, Bettie Shoemaker and Hanna Shoemaker; one great-grandchild, Aubrey Endt; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Endt, sister-in law, Jane Beaugez and brother and sister-in-law, Bubba and Cheryl Boyd. Mr. Endt is also survived by a host of lifelong friends, nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored. Visitation will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Ocean Springs on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made in honor of Mr. Endt to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453. Telephone donations are also accepted by calling 1-888- 249-3797.