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Don McAlexander Obituary
Don was a native of Temple, Texas, and was raised in the lower Rio Grande Valley. He was a Peninsula resident since 1971. He was a 1956 graduate of Texas A&M; and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was employed with the Sandia Corp, in Albuquerque, N.M.; and the Bendix Corp, retiring in 1981. He was a former employee of General Time, and was Owner and Operator of McCarty's Transmission until 1993.
Don was preceded in death by two sons, Don (Scott) McAlexander Jr., and Richard Alan McAlexander Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patty; his daughter, Lynn Torrenti and her husband, Don of Poquoson; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by an uncle, John (Jack) McAlexander of Houston, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to York County Fire & Rescue/Life & Safety, P.O. Box 532, Yorktown, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don McAlexander
September 14, 2009
HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND OUR VERY GOOD FRIEND. HIS GOING TO A BETTER PLACE WILL LEAVE A VOID IN OUR LIVES. MAY GOD GIVE RELIEF TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO MOURN OUR LOSS.
DOREEN AND RAY BARNETT
Jim Archer
September 14, 2009
Patty,sorry to hear about the passing of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sam Tayloe
September 14, 2009
I met Don when I was 6 years old, living at the old Delta Lake clubhouse. He was a good friend of my cousin Bill Tayloe who lived with us. He was one of the "big boys" I tried to emulate during my child hood. AND, of course his mother was my favorite teacher of all times. He left some postive memories of the past.
My condolences to his family.
Deborah Bowles
September 8, 2009
Dear Don, Lynn, and Family
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I pray for God's peace and comfort to all of you.
September 7, 2009
Dear Lynn and Family,
Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones at this time- we pray that God's love will so undergird you and give you sweet peace.
Mark, Patty, Rachel and Josiah Biondolillo
Lynn Murden
September 6, 2009
Dear Lynn,
I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. My mother was Sarah Ovilla McAlexander Murden. Both of my parents are now deceased and I have retired and moved to New Kent to be near my daugher and her family. I know Mom always enjoyed her time with Don and his reports of the McAlexander reunions and history. Keep in touch when you have time.
Lynn Murden
[email protected]
Genevieve Hughes
September 6, 2009
Dear Lynn & Family,
It is with sincere sympathy that I feel for you and your family the loss of your father. Please know that we will continue to keep you in our prayers, especially throughout this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Hughes
tina patterson
September 5, 2009
to the Mcalexander family. I am deeply saddened to see that mr. Mcalexander passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Tina from
Hampton Roads Specialty Hospital
Janice Pullen
September 4, 2009
Lynn and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and husband. I can't begin to imagine how you feel. Take care of your heart dear. It is there where you will find Mr. Don whenever you need a touch from him.
Sincerely, (a former member of Langley AFB Gospel Service)
Ronnie Batts
September 4, 2009
I was saddened to hear that Don had passed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
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