Alex Roderick Mallory was born in Orlando, Florida on November 16, 1972 to Carrie Johnson and the late Don Mallory. Alex or Snoop, as he was affectionately named by his grandmother, Lil Mama, was the third of six siblings. He attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church and accepted Christ at a very early age.

His early education began at Catalina Elementary School and continued onto Memorial Junior High School and then a graduate of Jones High School Class of 1991.

All who knew Alex knew that he was always very active and a great sportsman. He enjoyed all sports whether in the form of watching a televised game or on his video gaming. Alex basketball prowess was proven as he was named all conference for the State of Florida and while playing for the AAU division. As a member of the division he was able to play basketball with NBA players Chris Webber, Greg Kiel and Chris Jackson before they were stars. Scouts all over the country recognized Alex’ talents but Alex was adamant about becoming a Seminole at Florida State University. Throughout his high school years, Alex displayed a natural physical ability and academic success; there was no question that FSU would’ve been his college choice. .On November 28, 1990, in a high school basketball game against St. Cloud High School, Alex collided with another player during the preseason game. As a result, he suffered a spinal cord injury in which he battled for nearly 25 years.

Alex often lived by 3 D’s – Discipline, Dedication and Determination. His athletic career may have ended but not his drive to continue to display his many talents. Alex attended Career Training Institute for Barbering where he was known to have top notch precision barbering skills. Eventually, Alex put up his clippers for the computer. He was a self taught Graphic Designer who was passionate about creating event designs and pictures to video montages.

Alex was kind and humble but mostly a loving man. His smile brightened your day and his courageous spirit touched your heart.

In honor of Alex, the Alex Snoop Mallory Trust will designate up to $1,000 to the Alex “Snoop” Mallory All Star Memorial Scholarship for a Jones High School Senior commencing in May 2016 and will host the annual Alex “Snoop” Mallory All Star Basketball Tournament. In lieu of flowers, please mail donations to Alex Snoop Mallory Trust PO BOX 540148 Orlando, FL 32854 or visit TD Bank Account. For more information please visit www.alexsnoopmallory.com.