CHARLES-ALEXANDER-Obituary

CHARLES J. ALEXANDER

Washington, District of Columbia

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 CHARLES J. ALEXANDER  Of Bethesda, MD, Age 87, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died March 22, 2012 of pulmonary disease at Suburban Hospital surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carolyn Lefevre Alexander and five children, Carolyn A....

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I am sending lots of love and prayers filled with wonderful memories of your dad...I think of all the laughs on Sunday mornings with the gang. Hugs to your mom. Poco

I knew Charlie for 65 years, and he added to each and every one of them. He was best man at Jim's and my wedding. His and Carolyn's friendship, laughter, children, all have added immensely to our lives. Much love. My thoughts are with you all. Betty

Extraordinary man, beautiful family, wonderful memories, lovely service to honor and lay him to eternal rest! May the messages he will, without a doubt, continue to send your way help sustain each of you through your grief and bring solace. With the deepest of love and heartfelt sympathy ... Linda

My sincere condolences Lynn to you and your entire family on your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting your parents but feel I knew them through your wonderful stories and memories, which, by the way, will always be held with loving tenderness in your heart. Keep strong my friend. Love, Elcy

Lynn and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and heartache.
Terry, Emilio and family

We didn't have the privilege of meeting or knowing Mr. Alexander.

However, the words above (and these remembrances) tell the story of a man who heard and answered a life-long calling to justice and service. The ultimate measure of a man, said Dr. Martin Luther King, 'is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.'

It is an unmistakable fact that Mr. Alexander and members of his immediate and...

Charlie was an American patriot and a respected crime fighter and a treasured friend.

I worked with Charlie in the Tax Division for the first 11 years of my time there. He was a great mentor and friend. He was a fine attorney, with a wonderful sense of humor. I still miss him.

My condolences to Robert and the entire Alexander family for your loss.