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John Alexander Obituary

Funeral services for Deacon John Alexander Sr. will be held Friday, July 5, 2013, 11 a.m. at the Zion Baptist Church, 225 Bryne St., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Archie German, officiating , and the Rev. Dr. Andrew White, delivering the eulogy. The interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va. Deacon John Alexander Sr. will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 323 Webster St. Petersburg, Va., and is asking relatives and friends to assemble there at 10 a.m. on the day of the service.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com .

Professional funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson funeral director, 804-732-5959 and 804-834-3330.

Published by The Progress-Index on Jul. 5, 2013.
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Crystal my prayers are with the you and your family.

Jo Ann Holmes

July 8, 2013

im awfully sorry for your loss. please accept my heartfelt condolances.

fletcher harrison

July 4, 2013

It is with much sadness that we heard of the passing of Deacon Alexander, but with great joy that we know he is at peace with God.

Kenneth Henderson and Family

Kenneth Henderson

July 2, 2013

Crystal, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melanie Meadows

July 2, 2013

Dearest Alexander Family, What a great loss for the physical family, but what a devine gain for the havenly family! Deacon Alexander will surely be missed! We pray for your peace and comfort. We are just a phone call away if you need anything.

Always,
Victor & Karen Reed

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Reed

July 1, 2013

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