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age 54, of New Philadelphia died Friday, July 25, 2014, in Akron City Hospital following a sudden illness. A son of Jinnie (Potts) Alexander of Dover and the late Paul Edward Alexander, John was born on July 28, 1959 at Dover, Ohio. Following his graduation from Dover High School in 1977, John became a welder by trade, working for various firms throughout the area. John was a member of Karam's Karate Club where he held a 3rd Dan black belt in Taekwondo.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Dustin Alexander of Dover and Nathan Alexander of Bolivar; brother, Phillip (Abby) Alexander of Dundee and a sister, Paula Alexander of Canton South as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Barb Alexander.
The family will greet guests on Monday, July 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. Cremation will follow through the care of Geib's Tuscarawas Valley Crematory. Memorial contributions in John's name may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of John by visiting the funeral home's website at www.GeibCares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Alexander
Jim Page
July 21, 2020
Think about you often old friend... along with my other classmates that left this world all too soon. Miss ya buddy :)
Meryl and Terry Zinser
August 2, 2014
We're very sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with John at Gradall quite a few years ago, but we've seen him a lot up town at the Daily Grind the past few years. Always a pleasure. We'll miss him.
Bryan Mehaffey
July 31, 2014
I will miss you Alex. I'll always remember all the late night conversations at denny's.
Jim & Brenda Utter
July 31, 2014
Dustin & family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. our thoughts & prayers are with you. Jim & Brenda Utter
Vinny Fatica
July 28, 2014
My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers out to the family and friends of John. I was blessed and honored to have the opportunity to work with John during my time at Meteor. John took the time to always help and be there for me, join in good conversations and deliver some needed humor and laughter to those stressful and long work days/nights.
Jim Page
July 28, 2014
Rest in peace old friend.
July 27, 2014
Rest in peace sweetheart.
Brenda Santiago
July 27, 2014
Thank you John, for always being in the present and reminding me of what was real. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones.
Nancy Sullivan
July 27, 2014
So sorry to hear about John's passing, much too young, I worked with him at Meteor, ride on John!
April Clum
July 27, 2014
You always knew how to make me laugh, especially with your Slingblade impersonation. Work was better with you there, R.I.P. John.
Joyce Kolakowski
July 27, 2014
Great memories of a long friendship starting with Gradall and then Meteor. John you will always be one of a kind and I thank you for that. You will be missed.
Debbie Brown
July 27, 2014
sorry to hear of John's passing I worked with him at Meteor
Debra Baumgardner
July 27, 2014
I worked with John at Meteor. So sorry for your loss.
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