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Eddie Alexander Obituary

Eddie
Alexander Sr.
June 17, 1923-
June 24, 2014
Columbus, Georgia- Mr. Eddie Alexander Sr., 91, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Columbus Hospice.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at New Bethel AME Church. Rev. Richard Yancey will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2014 from noon until 5 pm followed by a Masonic ceremony from 5 to 6 pm, according to Sconiers Funeral Home, 836 5th Ave. Columbus, GA.
Mr. Alexander was born June 17, 1923 in Columbus, GA. He was the son of Enoch and Mary Lou Johnson Alexander. He retired as a civil service worker at Ft. Benning, GA with 41 years of service. Mr. Alexander was a member of the New Bethel AME Church. He was active in the following minstries,
Stewart Board, Trustee Board, Class Leader, Usher Board, and Choir. He was a U. S. Army veteran who served in World War II. Mr. Alexander was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons where he served as secretary for Mt. Pisgah Lodge #53.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara McCoy and a son, Eddie Alexander Jr.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Clara Alexander, two sons, Larry (Patricia) Alexander and David (Flossie) Alexander, two daughters, Gloria (Tyrone) Battles and Sandra (Robert) Jemison, a brother, Charles (Dorothy) Alexander, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and other loving relatives and friends.
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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jun. 29, 2014.
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July 4, 2014

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July 1, 2014

May God's comforting Angels surround the family at this time and forevermore.

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July 1, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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June 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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June 30, 2014

Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

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June 29, 2014

Mr Eddie Alexander was an example for all how to be a father.His care for BARBARA Mccoy during her terminal illness is a model for all.You will be missed by not only your love ones but by mankind.Robert Robinson Monrovia Liberia

June 29, 2014

To the family, Luke 20:38 assures us that your loved one is in God's memory. Please find comfort in that hope.

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June 28, 2014

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