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John Whitesides Alexander

Gastonia, North Carolina

1948 - 2017

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DIED
November 19, 2017
LOCATION
Gastonia, North Carolina

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Gaston County native John Whitesides Alexander died on November 19 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, NC. The son of the late Anne Whitesides and John McAuley Alexander, Jr., born on May 3, 1948, he was a 1966 graduate of Hunter Huss High School and a 1970 Magna Cum Laude graduate of...

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The best saxophonist that I ever saw live, and one of the finest
men that I ever met.
-Mike Edwards

I got to know John through his regular gigs at the Blue with Ron and Chris. He was an amazing musician and a very nice guy, and I'll miss him. Condolences to his family.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a man with a big heart, and we will all miss him.my sympathy
to Sandy and the family.

Beth, Robert, and Family,

We are so very sorry to hear of Johnny's death. What a shock it was to get the news and we thank you, Beth, for sending us a note in the mail. The last time I saw Johnny was when he came to Florence to be the master teacher in a workshop and he took the time to come by my elementary school to say hello. That was so thoughtful. Y'all were like cousins to us since our parents were so close.

John, thank you for sharing your musical talents with those at Abernethy Laurels retirement community in Newton. Prayers for the family.

Your music will be missed.

My deepest condolences to the family.May the God of comfort give you peace during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

His music was magical! Thank you God for John and all the love he shared through his music. I pray for his family and thank them for sharing him with us, his fans.,

May John Rest In Peace. Thank you for your Talents.