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David Alexander Obituary
July 29, 1939 - October 26, 2020
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - David Ross Alexander Sr., a resident of Hilton Head, SC for 29 years, passed away on Monday October 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones and family.
He was born July 29, 1939 to the late "Bill" and Mary Jane Alexander of Sewickley, PA. He was an only child. After attending college, David was a Military Policeman with the Army Reserves. From 1965 until his retirement in 1991, he enjoyed a successful career with Stouffers Foods headquartered in Solon, Ohio. There, David was the Director of Marketing of the frozen foods division.
David was an avid boater including time spent as a mate on the Daufuskie Ferry. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood working in his workshop at home where he built many items for family and friends.
Mr. Alexander is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Peggy Alexander, his three children; Jennifer Ann French of Bluffton, SC, Megan Ellen Castle of McKinney, TX and David Ross Alexander Jr of Ridgeland, SC as well as his son in law Skip French and daughter in law Rena Alexander. David and Peggy have six cherished grandchildren; Dylan, Carson and Luke French, Paul and Daniel Castle and Emma Jo Alexander.
In lieu of services and flowers, David's family requests donations to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, PO Box 61420 Staten Island, NY 10306
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Memories and Condolences
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Tracy Campbell
November 16, 2020
Condolences to the family. He was an awesome person and will be missed
Jacque Houck & family
November 9, 2020
David was a happy soul, always ready to help others. My whole family mourns with Peggy & family. I know we’ll meet again.
Stephen Hegner
November 8, 2020
I'm very sad to hear of David's death. I grew up next door to the Alexanders and they were life long friends. I fondly remember David, Mary Jane, Bill and Mrs. Swift (who was our babysitter). They were a wonderful family. My deepest sympathy to Peggy and the entire family.
Renee Wagner
November 6, 2020
I remember fondly the festive after Christmas get togethers and Uncle Dave's wonderful woodworking projects. The bear chair he made for my daughter remains part of our family and is a cherished memory of his kindness.
Renee Wagner
November 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Coté
November 2, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Faith Roppelt
October 30, 2020
David was part of the Main Street Cafe family. He was more then just a customer to me.He became my voice of reason, my sounding board, my person to debate(argue) with, my second father and most of all a person who alway brought a smile to my face. He always had jokes for us , that he thought were hysterical, sometimes we thought they were funny too. haha Peggy, the kids and grand kids became part of Main Street and always will be!!
David will be missed but my memories of him will always bring me smiles. R. I. P. David ALL OF OUR LOVE FAITH ROPPELT & THE MAIN STREET CAFE & PUB FAMILY
J &R Goldin
October 29, 2020
Dave was a cherished neighbor , always working on some carpentry project and always ready with a joke....he will be fondly remembered..R I P with sympathy and love,...Janet and Richard Goldin
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