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Kenneth Alexander Obituary

HAMPTON - Kenneth "Rusty" Lewis Alexander passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Jo-an P. Alexander; his daughters, Susan A. Andrews and Joan A. Engle; his stepchildren, George L. Peabody, Thomas W. Peabody and Elizabeth P. Staas; and 13 grandchildren.
Service to be held at noon at St. Rose of Lima, Hampton, Va., on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Wythe Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 9413, Hampton, VA 23670 and Personal Touch Hospice, 733 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 150 Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, 2009.

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Pat, a C.N.A

October 28, 2009

Dear family and friends:
My deep condolences are with you all. "Blessed be the God and Father of ooour Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2nd Corinthians 1:3

October 27, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss

Kellie Goodman

October 27, 2009

Jo-Ann, I know that words can not express the sorrow that you and your family are going through. I wish to thank you for letting me into your home,I truly enjoyed the time with Rusty and yourself. I hope that you find peace of mind knowing that the was well loved,again thank you I truly loved taking care of Rusty.

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