Frank Alexander

Alexander, Frank Erland (90) went home to be with the Lord on December 17th, 2025, with his family by his side. Frank was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 6, 1935. He was the son of the late Edward C. Alexander and Annie A. Alexander and predeceased in death by his sister, Catherine Yarbrough and husband Wallace. Frank is survived by his wife of 69 years, Carol W. Alexander, who affectionately referred to him as, “Alex” and his brother, Edward C. Alexander Jr. of Richmond, VA. Frank will also be dearly missed by his three children: Frank E. Alexander Jr. (Amie) of Vero Beach, Florida; Tracy A. Phipps (Ric) of Vero Beach, Florida; Dale E. Alexander (Jill) of Plantation, Florida. Frank was lovingly known as “Pop” to his six grandchildren; Carly Regan (Christopher); Kelly Kramm (Clay); Katy Gourley (Joshua); Lindsay Alexander, Matthew Phipps, and Wesley Alexander. “Pop” was also survived by five beautiful great grandchildren; Emma Kramm, Madison Regan, Brady Kramm, Jackson Regan, and Kendall Gourley. Additionally, he leaves behind many family friends, as well as his nieces and nephews who will miss Uncle Frank’s unique personality and zest for life.
 After attending Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Virginia, Frank joined the Air Force when he was 17 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Carol in 1956, in Remsen, New York. After leaving the Air Force, Frank joined the FAA as an air traffic controller in Norfolk, Virginia, and relocated to the Washington Center before permanently settling at the Miami Center for the duration of his career. He and Carol settled in Plantation, Florida and bought a vacation home in Key Colony Beach, Florida. He loved the water and always welcomed family and friends to join him at his “Happy Place” to enjoy fishing, lobstering, or just a sunset with a nice rum and coke. He traveled the world and loved to engage with all people. He was an avid sports fan of the Red Sox, Redskins, and Richmond Spiders. He was a proud American. He loved fireworks, making chicken wings, raw oysters, anything chocolate, reading, learning, and telling stories, but his greatest love was that for his family. Anyone that walked through his door with a family member was always welcomed with open arms. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and was unapologetically always himself. We will miss his fun personality, quick wit, and particularly his love. The family will be having a private ceremony to celebrate his life.