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Christopher Alexander Obituary

Christopher King Alexander

August 25, 1955 - November 30, 2021

Christopher King Alexander, 66, of Nebo, and formerly of Charleston, S.C., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

Born in Newport, R.I., Aug. 25, 1955, he was the son of Donna Faye King and the late Leslie Lincoln Alexander. Christopher was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a medic. He also served with the South Carolina State Guard and worked as a paramedic, teacher, and trainer. Mr. Alexander was a member of FAM Church and enjoyed his Bible study and prayer lines. Music was a large part of his life, and he recently was a member of the Praise Assembly of God Family Worship Team.

In addition to his mother, Christopher is survived by his wife, Lori Springer Alexander; daughter, Rachel Ranney; grandchildren, Lyla and Logan; sisters, Michelle and Teddi; and special friends, Debi and Jim Snyder.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at the home of Debi and Jim Snyder.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project; or a local pet rescue.

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Published by The News Herald on Dec. 2, 2021.

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Donna D Yates

January 12, 2022

Condolences to Chris's family, I only recently found out of his death.

Barbara Burks

December 3, 2021

Dear Chris: Your Death has hit many of us long time friends from HHS more that you might know or perhaps you do know now. We Loved You and know you Loved us too. Thank you for your Friendship to me always, we go back so many years, School and Church. You told me one time you wanted our mansions to be in the same neighborhood someday in Heaven, Well I'll See You when I get there! Rest in his Loving Grace and Peace..

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