Thrasher Magazine

Alec Vann Chambers, 32, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on December 30, 2025. If you knew Alec, you already know he was one of a kind. Humble, kind and effortlessly cool, Alec was the type of person everyone loved—no ego, just pure heart. Born August 27, 1993, in San Diego, California, Alec was the youngest son of Joy L. North and the late Robert D. Chambers, and brother to Chandler Chambers. He grew up in the Sunset Park neighborhood in Wilmington, where he became a fixture at Greenfield Skatepark. No one skated that place with Alec’s style—smooth, powerful and completely his own. His skating was effortless and unforgettable. Alec’s crew was deep, but he was friends with everyone. You could always catch him out ripping with Will Smith, Matt Bennett, Griffin Faulkner, Coley Martin, Cam Schaeffer, Ryan Rullman, Christian Yepez, Jed Shooter, Paul Mehollin and the Another Skateshop and Post 22 crews. Sessions with Alec weren’t just about skating, they were about love, laughs and looking out for each other. Off the board, Alec was a gifted artist and a natural athlete—golf, baseball, roller skating, you name it. Creativity ran through everything he touched. Above all, Alec was an incredible son, brother and friend. He ended every goodbye with, I love you, and meant it every time. Rest easy, Alec. You’re missed more than words can say. —Trey Womble

Photos by Billy Childress, Matt Miller and Griffin Faulkner

Matching shoes to board for a big blue waterfront boneless

Never missed a footy party

I’ve been on countless sessions and shared so many experiences with Alec. He was truly gifted and always pushed me to become a better skateboarder and person. I wish I had a hard drive in my brain that I could upload so that everyone could see the undocumented skating that took place while he was with us. It was truly a gift to be present. —Will Smith

Four down, picture-perfect frontside wallride

Give him a board, brush or a ball. He would always do something extraordinary. —Christian Yepez

Even Alec's shadow had good form. Frontside nosegrind

Anything Alec put his hand to he excelled at. He was a great friend and such a funny fucker and I’m honored to be a part of his life and his skate journey. Love you, Al. Nightbat forever. —Coley Martin

He remembered his orange hoodie to back nosegrind the orange out ledge. You can't teach style; Alec just had it

There is a petition to rename Greenfield Skatepark to Alec Chambers Skatepark, a tribute that feels more than earned

A GoFundMe has been set up by The Satellite Bar and Lounge to support Alec’s family. His family also plans to establish an art scholarship at Cape Fear Community College in his honor.