Billy Jude McAlpin

Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, NC on the morning of April 15, within a split second, left this life. He died doing what he loved, skating on his skateboard, listening to his headphones, on his way to work.
Jude was born on Dec. 1, 2004, to his Best Friend and Mom, Angie McAlpin. Jude was a Senior at West Iredell High School who was looking forward to graduating and starting his life’s journey exploring his passions. He was a creative soul who was just beginning to grow in his musical talents. He loved soaking in the creative talents of others and often could be found at Red Buffalo, 33 1/3 Records, or other music venues downtown. He enjoyed his skateboard and the freedom it brought him and often had it with him. He loved being outdoors and was thrilled to be working at Larkin Golf Course, where he always said that he was his Boss’ right hand man. Jude loved his friends and loved his family. He was the sweetest soul and was definitely one of a kind, that always stood for the underdog.
Jude was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby & Freda McAlpin. He was named after one of his favorite people in the entire world, Billy McAlpin, his great-grandfather who passed when Jude was seven years old.
Those left to hold Jude in their hearts for the rest of eternity include, Derek Studevent, step-dad, Alyissa McAlpin, sister; Kade McAlpin, brother; Bobby McAlpin, uncle; Jessica “Sassy” McAlpin, Aunt; Charlie Pridgen, nephew; Sharon Jones, Mamaw; cousins Calob, Blake, Hagen, Brevan, Abby, Isaac and Madilyn, and his Godmother, Stacey Fagan.
A celebration of Life will be held this Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 pm at Red Buffalo Brewing. 108 N. Center St, Statesville, NC.
His Mom prefers donations to be made in Jude’s honor to the Iredell Arts Council or 33 ⅓ Record Store.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com