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David Lee Alexander
David Lee "Alex" Alexander, 63, of Honor, Michigan, died Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Alex was born in Flint, Michigan, on Jan. 3, 1957, the son, of Marjorie and the late, Arthur Alexander. Growing up in Flushing, Michigan, Alex was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Alex loved football and played for Flushing High School.
On July 3, 2001, he married the love of his life, Martha Davis. Alex graduated from Michigan State University, and was a devoted Spartan football fan, attending games with his family and friends. He shared his football enthusiasm with the MSU Alumni Club of Benzie County. GO GREEN! He was employed by Edgewater Automation, where he worked as a project manager. Alex enjoyed travel with his wife, Martha. Together, they explored their Celtic roots as they toured the Scottish Isles.
Many remember Alex for his kindness, generous spirit and sensitivity towards those in need, he lived the faith he served as a devoted member of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, in Beulah, Michigan, and the Masonic Lodge #381 of New Lothrop.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha; his mother, Marjorie (Haist) Alexander; father-in-law, George Davis; brother, James (Cynthia) Alexander; sisters-in-law, Lisa Alexander, Ruth (Tom) Carson, Beth (Jerry) Kroll; nieces and nephews, Lindsay (Steve) Gauger, Skylar Alexander, Alexis Alexander, Marlaina Wunderlich, Joel (Adrienne) Kroll, Kati (Phil) McAfee, Ian Carson, Emily Kroll, Thomas Carson (Christina); great-nieces and nephews, Gavin Gauger, Jemma Gauger and James Kroll.
Alex is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Alexander; mother-in-law, Helen Davis; and brother, Douglas.
Memorial gifts may be made to the family or Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN). Arrangements provided by Jowett Family Funeral Home.
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