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1963
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2017
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Chet Alexander Obituary
He was born, October 8, 1963, in Jacksonville, the son of the late Carl Benjamin and Dorothy "Dottie" Ervin Alexander.
Chet is survived by a son, Carl (Ashley) Alexander of Jacksonville; his companion, Linda Celcer of Bluffs; a stepson, Justin Clayton of Bluffs; three stepdaughters, Amanda (Andrew) Celcer of Florence, Dawn Clayton of Quincy and Becca Clayton of Bluffs; seven grandchildren, Alyssa Alexander, Kylie Alexander, Jason Schwalb, Alexis Clark, Carl Alexander Jr., Izabella Alexander and Ayden Allen; a brother, Mark (companion, Donna) Alexander of Springfield; and a sister, Carla Pinkley of Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kent Eyre.
Chet enjoyed working on building projects, being outdoors, collecting eagles and watching westerns. More than anything he loved spending time with his friends and family.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will meet friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Kelly Walz
June 8, 2017
Linda, so sorry to hear about Chet. I have been thinking about you. Prayers to you and the family
June 6, 2017
Linda and family, sorry for your loss. Dan Janet Littig
Cindy Easley
June 6, 2017
This just broke my heart to see. I remember Chet from many years ago. R.I.P. my friend. :(
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