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Dennis Alexander Obituary
Dennis Alexander, 50, passed away April 19, 2009.
Born in Cuba, Ala., he had lived most of his life in this community. He had been employed at Ken Stewart's Grille.
Preceded in death by his mother, Winnie Alexander, he is survived by his wife, Ada Alexander; sons, Terry (Kerri) Smith, Jr., Robert Smith and Fred Shealey, Jr.; daughter, Shantel Smith, all of Akron; father, Floyd Alexander of Cuba, Ala.; sisters, Corrie Sharpe and Sandra Alexander (Mike), both of Akron, Patty Alexander of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Kathy Alexander of Akron; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., with Rev. Robert Aaron officiating. Friends may call at the chapel on Saturday from 12 Noon until time of service. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1271 5th Ave., Akron 44306. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Alexander
SHANTEL SMITH
January 2, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR.. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!! PLEASE WATCH OVER US!
SHANTEL SMITH
December 14, 2009
HEY DAD IT'S ALMOST BEEN 8 MONTHS SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE AND IT'S STILL SO HARD TO THINK ABOUT YOU AND NOT STILL CRY !!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. THESE HOLIDAYS ARE NOT THE SAME... R.I.P BIG MONEY GRIP! :-)
SHANTEL SMITH
October 21, 2009
HEY DAD..I SEE YOU TRYIN TO WORK THAT MAGIC..THANK YOU! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH I CAN STILL SEE A PICTURE OF YOU AND CRY! I FOUNDS SOME VIDEO'S OF YOU AT THE KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY. WOW DAD YOU ARE ALWAYS MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!! I LOVE YOU!
SHANTEL SMITH
August 31, 2009
HEY DAD...I MISS YOU SO MUCH, THINGS ARE SO DIFFERENT WITH YOU GONE, I TRYED TO DO WHAT YOU WOULD WANT ME TO DO BUT IT'S HARD .. WORK YOUR MAGIC FOR THE FAM UP THERE! I LOVE YOU! ALWAYS MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Shantel Smith
July 29, 2009
Hey Dad... I think about you everyday, It is not the same without you ... we miss you so much! I wish I could see you one last time or just to hear you fuss! One day we will meet again! Love Always your daughter.. Shantel
monk
May 26, 2009
Hey grip just layin here thinkin today and you came across my mind.Did not really no how much I really going to miss you but i do.Years parted us but thoughts remain the same you was and always will be my only and big bro I miss you dogg.Bless you Grip.
THE PEOPLES FAMILY
April 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John & Susan White
April 25, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
T. Edgerson
April 25, 2009
I am truly sorry to hear of your lose. Crimp was a good friend and I loved playing basketball with him. God Bless
Gloria Glover
April 25, 2009
he will wipe out every tear from thier eyes and death will be no more niether will morning or out cry nor pain be any more the former things has passed away rev.21.4 you will not be for gotten
patricia glover
April 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Henry B. Fain
April 25, 2009
My condolences to the Alexander family. My childhood memories of Crimp are full of smiles and love. He always had a good heart and I'm sorry to hear he has left us. He is with the Lord now and I will pray that God gets your family through this time of sorrow. God bless y'all.
Cassandra Hill-Gunn
April 25, 2009
To the Alexander family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the memories of Dennis help comfort you and guide you over the coming months.
Michele Sandridge
April 24, 2009
Dennis was a nice guy and fun to work with. He will be missed at Ken Stewart's. The best part to know now, though, is that there is no more pain or suffering. May God's hand shield you from your grief.
ANITA (PRUITT) BURTON
April 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Niecey Evans
April 24, 2009
ADA SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNIS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
CASSANDRA RUFFIN
April 24, 2009
TO MS ADA,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I SEND MY PRAYERS TO AND THE FAMILY
VALERIE&GEORGE HOOD
April 24, 2009
TO MS ADA MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW WITH NO MORE PAIN. HE IS AT PEACE.MY DEEPEST PRAYERS TO YOU ALL.
Francine Wallace
April 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CHERIE VAUGHAN
April 23, 2009
To my family...so very sorry to have lost such a wonderful part of our family...Dennis you will truly be missed BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN...WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS, CHERIE AND FAMILY
Rhoden Memorial Home
April 24, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
GAYLE / EDDIE BROWN
April 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
LINDA MCGOWAN-CLARK
April 23, 2009
THE ALEXANDER FAMILY,
OUR FAMILY SENDS OUR
CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY,
MAY DENNIS REST IN PEACE.
WITH LOVE ALWAY'S
LINDA,DESSIE AND MARY
MCGOWAN FAMILY
monk alexander
April 23, 2009
Hey Grip dont really know what to say.We all miss you dearly.You was are only brother are big Bro Grip.The times that we all shared together as kids and played together will always be in my heart.But now big bro no more tears and pain for you thank god you are walking the streets of gold.Take care of Mua and Diane for me.Rest in peace grip love always.Monk yo lil sis.
tonya campbell
April 23, 2009
May God take care of your Family
May GOd strengthen guide you
tonya campbell and Family
Regina gibbs
April 23, 2009
TO THE WHOLE ALEXANDER FAMILY: YALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Deryk M. Sales Sr.
April 23, 2009
My condolence to the alexander family,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you,god bless ya'll.R.I.P big homie. EastSide!
April 22, 2009
To my family, my prayers are with you. Crimp is know longer in pain he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him. His memories that I had with him will never be forgotten. So keep the faith and place God in all of your heart, he will give the strenght you need day to day you have to beleive and hold on to each other for strenght.
Denise Clay, Akron,Oh.
shantel smith
April 22, 2009
IT'S GETTING HARDER KNOWING THAT YOUR NOT COMING BACK!!! WE MISS YOU DAD, ALL OF THIS IS SO UNREAL! WE LOVE U!!
Min James Jeffries
April 22, 2009
To the Family,Our Family sends condolences,we're keeping all of you in our prayers that GOD will send comfort in times like these!
"JESUS LOVES YOU AND SO DO I"
MILLIE AND MARVA
April 22, 2009
ADA AND FAMILY,
WE MET DENNIS (CRIMP) NEARLY 25 YEARS AGO AND HE WAS ALWAYS SO QUIET AND A POLITE YOUNG MAN, WE HAD NOT SEEN HIM FOR A LONG TIME BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILING FACE.
CRIMP YOU ARE WHERE THE WICKED SHALL CEASE FROM TROUBLING AND THE WEARY SHAL BE AT REST, AND ALL OF THE SAINTS FROM THE AGES SHAL SIT AT OUR LORD AND SAVIORS FEET AND BE BLESSED!
SMOOCHES!
Stephanie (Ashford) Brown
April 21, 2009
To The Entire Alexander Family: I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your hour of bereavement. May your memories bring you comfort.
La'Wonda Gibbs
April 21, 2009
Oh My! Words can not began to describe the way I'm feeling inside. I will truly miss my cousin. As I type I'm still in shock. Dennis was loved by many, but God called him and he had to go. I will forever cherish all the memories I have of him. Love always, Nana, Stripe and Kobe...
April 21, 2009
To my family,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I didnt get to spend a lot of time with Dennis, but I do remember the times we were in each other's company he was a really nice cousin. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. Your cousin Tommy aka Tony in Atlanta.
404-399-3828
ariana halsell dowsey
April 21, 2009
To my family im so sorry to hear of the loss of crimp. this is the time to lean on the lord and ask him for an understanding he will direct your paths and he will strengthen each and every one of you. LOVE YOU ALL IDA ARIANA HALSELL DOWSEY
SHANTEL SMITH
April 21, 2009
DEAR DAD WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE!! ALL OF THIS FEELS LIKE A BAD DREAM THAT I CAN'T WAKE UP FROM! NOW THAT YOU ARE GONE NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME HOLIDAYS, BIRTHDAYS, SUMMER AND EVERYTHING ELSE! I WISH YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO GO I WISH YOU COULD HAVE STAYED AT HOME WITH US. BUT GOD WANTED YOU TO COME TO YOUR NEW HOME WITH HIM ' AND NOW YOUR NOT IN ANYMORE PAIN!! WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! R.I.P
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