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Cecil ALEXANDER Obituary
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ALEXANDER, Jr., Cecil Cecil A. Alexander Jr., 95, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Hermione Weil Alexander, and his sister, Charlotte Weil. Cecil is survived by his second wife, Helen; his daughters, Judith Augustine (Ed), and Terri Alexander-Cox (Phil); his son, Doug Alexander (Anne); his grandchildren: Dr. Alexander Millkey (Sara Morton), Rachael Millkey, Jed Augustine, and Wilson and Julian Alexander; and his great-grandchildren, Hannah and Asher Millkey. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AJC/Black-Jewish Coalition, www.ajcatlanta.org. The family will receive friends and loved ones 12:00 noon, Friday, August 2, 2013 at The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Funeral service will begin 1:00 PM with Rabbi Bill Rothschild and Rabbi Peter Berg officiating. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cecil ALEXANDER
Mrs. Tufting
Liz Berman
March 16, 2015
I got to thinking about Mr. Alexander today as I was looking at Mrs. Tufting. Helen made a line of stuffed animals based on shorthand characters and he brought me one as a gift about 10 years ago. We became friends while he was seeing my doctor at the Emory Spine Center. What a wonderful, smart, kind man he was.I absolutely LOVED when he would come because he always had some fascinating story or memory to share. I think of him every time I look up at Mrs. Tufting, who has been on my desk since the day he gave her to me. Rest in peace, my friend. Liz Berman, RN
Tommy Lynn
January 14, 2015
I give my condolences to the Alexander family for their loss.
Mr Alexander did a great service to all Atlantans in the late '60's...also my Dad, Curtis Lynn, spoke well of Mr Alexander as he did work for him when he built his round house in the '50's.. We have 2 twin beds given to my family from that time..my Father passed on 7/11/14 @ 92 and we miss him as we miss Mr Alexander being with us...
Mary Perkins
June 23, 2014
After having recently learned about my genealogical connection to Cecil
Alexander I only wish I could have meet Him when he was alive. My connection is thru his Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Alexander my Great Grandparents.
Deby Glidden
October 4, 2013
Helen, Terri, Judith, Doug and families: Cecil was an amazing man whom I feel privileged to know for many years through our friendships. He will be deeply missed, and I hope that warm, family stories about him will help you. Love, Deby
Rosalind R. Rieser
August 9, 2013
With my love and deepest sympathy to all of you. So many wonderful and fond memories fill my heart. You are all in my thoughts!
August 6, 2013
He was simply the best. My life is so much richer because of the few years we spent working together. I was out of town and have just returned. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gina Cogswell
August 6, 2013
Helen, Judith, Terri and Doug,
I am just back in town and am so very sorry I missed Cecil's service. Know how much Dan and I loved and respected Cecil. We had some wonderful times with him and each of you along the way.
My condolences, Tally Sweat
Ken Harkness
August 6, 2013
Always a pleasant man, enjoyed working for him over the last number of years. I'm sure he will be missed. The Great ones didn't need to boast, they just lived by example.
August 5, 2013
Dear Judy,
So sorry to learn of your loss. I just read your Dad's memoir, and loved reading it.
Andy Vernon
[email protected]
Donna and Ernie Ellingson
August 3, 2013
We enjoyed seeing him over many years through his wonderful daughter, Terri. He was truly amazing and will be missed by so many.
August 2, 2013
Judy-
Sorry that I just got back today from Nashville; Ann F called to tell me and I am sorry to have missed the service for your Dad.
Love,
Lora
Julie Fowler
August 2, 2013
I only knew Cecil the last year of his magnanimous life. I did not truly know the depth of all the lives he touched until I read him memoir. I was deeply honored to be his hospice nurse. We will all miss him dearly. I will mostly miss the twinkle in his eyes. My love to Helen, Judith, and family.
August 2, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family
G. Freeman
August 2, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Julie Weiss
August 2, 2013
Honored to have been a friend and sadden for the loss of this fine man. A loss that will be felt by many of us for a long time. He designed a house for me and my husband, Bud Weiss and what a joy to live in it and also to live near Cecil and Hermi. My love to the family.
Boyd Lewis
August 2, 2013
I met Mr. Alexander in the early 1970s when I was reporter for The Atlanta Voice. He was always building bridges between those huge building blocks of the city--white economic power and black political force. A gentle, memorable gentleman.
August 2, 2013
We are so very sorry to hear of the lost of your loved one. May The GOD. of all comfort, comfort your family in this time of grief. (Atl.)
Saralee Cowles
August 2, 2013
Thinking of you, Aunt Helen and family.
Peggy Isenberg
August 2, 2013
I was the adjuster when the accident happened that killed his wife and injured him. He was a a joy to talk to even during that difficult time. I have been out of claims for 24 years but I have always remembered him and that horrible accident. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doris Smith
August 1, 2013
We have lost a great man who loved all people. Deepest sympathy. I remember and cherish my relationship with Mr. Alexander and his family as he served on Clark College's Board (now Clark Atlanta University). Indeed, he is a founding contributor for the Mark Alan Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund at CAU (for my deceased son). He and his wives were so loving to me always; I attended services for his first wife and called his home many times. The Alexanders socialized with and made all of us welcome and loved. Thanks for sharing him with us. His spirit will live on forever.
August 1, 2013
To the Family of Mr. Cecil Alexander:
I met Mr. Cecil over 30 yrs ago and asked him about the times he spent with Martin Luther King. He was an extremely kind man and did share some interesting experiences, but most of all he shared with just a little old person like me who read a lot and knew that Mr. Cecil was a legend.
I will never forget Mr. Cecil for the things that I learned from just a few conversations. Thanks Mr. Cecil.
Rest in Peace. You will be missed by many.
Respectfully,
A City of Atlanta Citizen
August 1, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
Douglas Demetrius Prather
August 1, 2013
To the Family of the late Cecil Alexander,
Doug, hey this is Doug! ! ! ! ! Sorry to learn of the passing of your father and please do let me know any if anything I can do! I will try to make it to the service however please give me an address where my regards can be sent.
Please give your wife, children and family my regards! I never shall forget you always made a point to highlight that, "anybody can be a politician, but it takes a special person to be a statesman!"
All the best, and again my prayers are with you and your family!
As a young black man I appreciate all that he has done and through his legacy continues to do not only for one group of people but humanity!
Demetrius
Greater Mountain Baptist Church,
Senior Pastor
Atlanta, Georgia
www.GreaterMountainBaptist.org
Marianne Weinberg-Benson
July 31, 2013
Dear family, both of your parents set a great example of how to live a life full of creativity and giving back to the community. Your Dad will be missed by the entire community of Atlanta. Marianne
Stephen Long
July 31, 2013
I had the honor of knowing Cecil during the times when FABRAP was merging with Rosser and benefited from his counsel.
July 31, 2013
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who is "binding up the broken hearted and comforting those mourning' sustain you during this most difficult time. (Isa.61:1,2) Again, my deepest sympathies.
Thomas and Brenda Cole
July 31, 2013
A great man and a great legacy! His contributions to this City and to the nation are amazing yet he was humble. We were proud to know him. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
July 31, 2013
I'm so sorry for your lost you will meet again.
Brenda Ward Marsh
July 31, 2013
I worked at FABRAP/ASD and will always be thankful for having the honor to know him, learn from his examples and collaboration with the wonderful talented people he gathered into his firm. His quiet yet very strong presence is still one of my great memories of those times...his good humor at our surprise party for his birthday is one of the happiest! With my deepest sympathies to the family, Brenda Ward Marsh
July 31, 2013
Dear Alexander family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Melissa White
July 31, 2013
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Gladys Stewart
July 31, 2013
Doug,
I did not personally know your Dad, but I feel like I came to know him through you. My prayers are with you and the family during this time. Stay strong my friend and know that the legacy of your Dad's life speaks loud and clear....
-Gladys
Daniel Skahen
July 31, 2013
I met Cecil when I first moved to Atlanta in 1999. His office was located down the hall from me in Midtown, and he was a true southern gentleman. Then 81 years old, he continued to work every day and took time out of his busy schedule to spend time with me. He often took me to lunch to share his words of wisdom, and I returned the favor by helping him with his advertising and public relations. He is a true inspiration to this great city and will be missed. He was a man that was well ahead of his time.
Adam Teague
July 31, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
July 31, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Alexander family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
Vanessa
July 31, 2013
Doug,
May God bless and keep you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Bruce Kauffman
July 31, 2013
A great man & a great story teller- Cecil will be missed.
Gus Kaufman
July 30, 2013
Dear Judith, Ed, Doug et al,
Your father was a wonderful man & a great inspiration! I am sorry I didn't come see him in recent years. I know you are all proud of his legacy. Wishing you all the best...Gus Kaufman
Eg
July 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 30, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolonces at this time. May the peace promised in God's Word(John 14:27) sustain you and help you endure.
Renee - Atlanta, GA
Thomas
July 30, 2013
To the family...I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray God give you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time.
mb
July 30, 2013
May God comfort you during this difficult time.
C. G.
July 30, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Alexander family. God will satisfy your need of comfort.(Psalms145:16)
JW
July 30, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
Cynthia Hagain
July 30, 2013
Mr. Alexander was a great advocate for MADD and for DUI prevention. When I first spoke to him in 2004, when he was raising funds for Hermi's Bridge, I learned that he was also in the crash. So instead of just asking for a photo of Hermi, I wanted a photo of him too. As many times as I tried to persuade him of his importance as a DUI crash survivor, he only wanted to honor Hermi instead. He did send me a photo of Hermi for the MADD Victim Wall, to honor her. He is in the photo too but he had me crop him out. I always felt like that he should be on our MADD wall for it honors those who survive...and he was a survivor who did things...important things to make Georgia a safer place to live. I honor him now.
May Helen, his children and his entire family know what a true inspiration he will always be to DUI victims like me and other MADD families.
-Cynthia of MADD Georgia
Barbara Nash
July 30, 2013
Our hearts are so heavy for Teri and Judy and Doug, and their families as well. Cecil was a consumate gentleman, and funny too. Great combination! Please know that our prayers are with you. All our love, Barbara and Brian Nash, Christian, Emma and Ian.
Rev. Solomn Williams
July 30, 2013
Thinking of you with Sympathy
Sharing in your sorrow, hoping that in your sorrow you can feel the love sent by those who care about you and wish you peace and comfort. May God comfort you in your time of bereavement “Blessed are they that morn: for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).
Patricia Wheeler
July 30, 2013
Remembering the amazing times we had with Cecil over the years. We send our love from Aspen.
Patricia Wheeler, Larry Levin and Ruth Iver
SG
July 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 30, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family
Sandra Gordy
July 30, 2013
A great man....
Stacey Siniard
July 30, 2013
May God Bless Doug and his family during this time.Our prayers are with you.
John Rivers, AIA
July 30, 2013
To Cecil's family,
His wisdom, kindness and friendship will be greatly missed.
James Guggenheim
July 30, 2013
Extremely sorry to learn of Cecil's passing. I will always remember the times I visited in my youth. I will let mother know when I see her tomorrow.
Peter Yeung
July 30, 2013
The good old days of Finch/barn and Alexander is now really over, our profession has lost another legend, and we all lost a great friend. Still remembering the entire year working on your personal residence, seems only yesterday.
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