Albert Leo Alexander

Albert Leo Alexander Crown Point Albert Leo Alexander, age 82, of Crown Point, met the Great Physician face-to-face on July 17, 2006. He was reunited with his wife of 45 years, Roberta (nee Burris) Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert M. and Iris Frances (nee Switzer) Alexander; his sister Ruth (late Joseph) Hawkey and brother Frank Alexander. Albert served his country during WWII as a government placed farmer, followed by duty with the U.S. Army after the war. He was a member of the American Legion Brunswick Post #485. Albert farmed many acres between 73rd Ave. in Merrillville and 61st Ave. in Hobart. He retired from LTV after 28 years of service. He was a member of Hillside Community Church where he served in several areas over the years. He is survived by three daughters, Alberta L. (James) Nettles, Ruth C. Alexander, both of Crown Point and Frances J. Atwood of Vista, CA; two grandsons, Joshua Alexander Atwood or Merced, CA and James M. Nettles, Jr. of Crown Point. Albert was also the chosen grandfather of Tim (Lauren) Phipps of Mishawaka, IN. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews and many, many friends who will miss his smiles and kindness. Funeral services, Tuesday July 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point with Rev. Tony Suitor officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may visit with the family at the Burns Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., American Legion Schererville Post #485 will conduct services on Monday at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Every Child Ministries, Hebron, IN www.ecmafrica.com.