Name: Visitation for Clarence Alexander
Start: 2023-03-24T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chas E. Davis Funeral Home

Clarence Alexander, age 68 of Hernando, FL passed away March 17, 2023 at the UF Health Hospital, Leesburg, FL.

Clarence was born in Inverness, FL to the late Clyde and Joyce (Bell) Alexander. Clarence was a member of the New Church Without Walls. He attended local schools and graduated from Citrus High School where he was a great basketball player, track and football player. Clarence was the first black person to win the Reserve Grand Champion steer in FFA at the Citrus County Fair. He was known for his fishing skills and catching fish when others couldn't. Clarence enjoyed over 35 years as a professional over the road truck driver with Grabel Van Lines and Terminal, Fogarty Van Lines. Among other things, Clarence was known for Cee-Jays BBQ grilling, an excellent player in Spades, Poker and Dominoes.

Clarence was a Hernando and Citrus County "Go To" person when someone passed away. He was the cook and first supporter. He was a great hunter with "coon" dogs. He is well known and loved farming in the community \at Jordan Ranches for many years, where he planted watermelons, peas, tomatoes, okra, peanuts, cabbage and greens.

Left to cherish his memory are 2 children, Dante Alexander of Inverness and Elizabeth Webb of Ocala.

He left 10 brothers and sisters: Bishop Doug Alexander, Clyde Alexander, Tommy Alexander, Johnell Alexander, Kermit Alexander, Brenda Thomas, Joanne Bass, Travis Ford, Perlina Alexander, and Stephanie Richardson; Aunt and Uncle, Frank and Jewel Atkins; 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell and his sister, Linda Simmons.

There is a Celebration of Life scheduled for Saturday, March 25th at 11:00 AM at the New Church Without Walls. Dr. Bishop Doug Alexander, Pastors Sonny Wright and Jeffrey Hollis will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hernando Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the New Church Without Walls Church, 300 South Kensington Avenue, Lecanto, FL. Please mark the donation for the Alexander funeral.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Mar. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Alexander

4 Entries

Christopher spinelli

March 24, 2023

I only met you a few times but you where always exceptional to be around. Rest in peace Clarence you will be missed. GOD BLESS the Alexander family. From Chris spinelli

Alicia maloney-Evangelista

March 23, 2023

Rest peacefully my friend I was blessed to have met you 5 years ago and will never forget your big heart and how you helped me with some kind words when I was in a bad way prayers for the family you will be missed dearly

Doris Thompson

March 22, 2023

I didn't know Clarence as well as most but it still strikes a hard blow to all that knew him and know anyone in the Alexander family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I have added you all to the prayer chain at church.

Laura cronk

March 22, 2023

My condolences to all the Alexander family sorry for your loss

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chas E. Davis Funeral Home

3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450

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25

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

New Church Without Walls

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3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450

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