Joseph Mahlon Jager, 32, of Gloucester, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at his home.

He was born in Newport News, Va. and was employed as a carpenter with D & D Construction.

He is survived by his mother, Linda K. Tillage and step-father, Donald F. Tillage of Gloucester; father, Mahlon Edward Jager of Lake City, Fla.; step-brother, Jason Tillage and his wife Melissa of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandparents, Margaret and Joseph Lorenzino of Yorktown and Garold and Laura Rothenbush of Indianapolis, In., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel by the Rev. Billy West.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gloucester DARE Program, 7502 Justice Dr. Gloucester, Va. 23061.

Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, is in charge of arrangements.