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Lon Alexander Obituary
Alexander, Jr.
May 27, 1935-
July20, 2016
Columbus, GA- Lon Colvin Alexander, Jr., 81 of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Columbus Hospice.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Columbus, GA at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating. A private Entombment will be held Saturday in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Mill Room of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA.
Lon was born in Fort Payne, AL in 1935 to Viola Godwin and Lon Colvin Alexander, Sr. The family moved many times, whereas his father Lon, Sr. was building air fields all over the southeast with Wright Contracting, eventually settling down in Columbus, GA. Lon graduated from Columbus High School in 1953, then went on to earn his B.S. in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in 1957.
After participating in his college's ROTC program, he went on to serve in the United States Army from 1957 to 1963 where he earned the rank of Captain. He was stationed in Izmir, Turkey where he was tasked with the management of all NATO transportation activities.
After his military career, he returned to Columbus, GA to work with his father in the family business, Alexander Contracting Co., Inc. and continued to be actively involved in the day to day operations until April 2016. During this time he also made time to serve on the Board of Directors for the Columbus Country Club and SunTrust Bank. Lon was also a long standing member of the Columbus Downtown Rotary Club, Columbus Home Builders Association, and First Baptist Church.
On May 24, 1958, Lon married Jeannine Margaret Nolan, from Columbus, GA and they remained happily married for over 58 years.
Lon is survived by his wife Jeannine, sister Lilah Alexander Fields (Tom), daughter Vickie Alexander Colson (Fred), and son Lon Colvin Alexander, III (Merett), as well as seven grandchildren; Julia Jeannine Colson, Frederick Johnston Colson, Ansley Grey Alexander, Julia Austin Alexander, Riley Elaine Alexander, Josie Lynn Alexander, and Lindley Claire Alexander. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews as well. A special thank you goes out to two of his wonderful care givers, Carrie Ivey and Shirley Dewhart. The special care they provided is greatly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Baptist Church, 212 12th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 or The Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31909.
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August 24, 2016
In 1944 & 45, I lived in Columbus George in the Buena Vista Trailer Park. The Alexanders were our neighbors. I remember that his Mom always called him Lon, Jr. I remember a sister, too. Please know that my memories of Lon are of fun times playing in the trailer park and catching frogs in the drainage ditch a little way down the road. My sister Barbara and I enjoyed his friendship during that brief time.
July 23, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1
Lue Edmond
July 23, 2016
To Alexander and colson family, With Sympathy ,May tender thoughts and prayers of your loved one live in your heart forever, Mrs Deane colson and Lue Edmond.
Sheree mitchell
July 23, 2016
Always a sweet southern gentleman
Trip Brill
July 23, 2016
Dear Vickie and all the Alexanders,
I'm thinking of you at this difficult time. Things are never the same after such a loss, but time helps heal our hearts.
Trip Brill
Mr & Mrs Dave Anderson
July 22, 2016
A great high school class mate.
Bobby Stevens
July 22, 2016
To the Alexander Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Alexander was a fine man who will be missed by many. He was more than a man of success; he was a man of significance. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Brenda Richie Buckley
July 22, 2016
Jeanine, Vicki and Lonny, I am so sorry to learn of Lon Jr's passing but earth's loss is heaven's gain. I have so many fond memories of the Alexander family when they lived on Fair Oaks Drive and I had the pleasure of babysitting Vicki and Lonny. Lon Jr. had the best sense of humor and he always teased me about my boyfriends. Ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya'll. Brenda
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