Gregory "G Money" Alexander

Gregory Alexander was born at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1959, to the late Edgar James Stephens and Jimmie Mae Stephens (Alexander). Gregory was the oldest of six children. During his formative years Gregory was raised by his "Grandma", Johnnie Mae Wright (deceased) who he loved with all his heart. Through this up bringing, by "Grandma" Gregory came to know Christ and was saved. He affiliated with East Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Gregory was educated in the catholic school system, and he matriculated from the East Cleveland School system. A proud member of the Shaw High School class of 1977, "The Class with Class". Shortly after high school, Gregory joined the U.S. Navy serving as a Hull Maintenance Technician First Class. He advanced to Quality Assurance-Supervisor which included responsibilities of correcting controlled work procedures for the many facets of submarine repair. Gregory loved telling, anyone who would listen, stories about his many adventures while stationed in Europe, Sardinia Italy in particular, when in Italy and being a natural people person, Gregory learned the Italian language. He organized a basketball team that played throughout the Sardinian community. Gregory advanced to nondestructive testing school in San Diego, CA. This prepared him for the position he held until his passing. Gregory was employed at Intergrated Power Services as a Quality Manager/Nuclear Services Certified Auditor. Greg recently received recognition for 25 years of faithful service to the company.
After leaving the Navy and becoming a dad to a son, Greg developed a passion for working in youth sports. Greg, "G-Money" was instrumental in the development of the nonprofit Fire Youth Sports Association. The organization was so successful in developing young boys in the game of football, they played for the National Championship game of the 53rd Annual Pop Warner Superbowl in Orlando, Florida.
Greg "G-Money" fulfilled a long-time goal of becoming a member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. in 2022. He was passionate about mentoring boys and was recently appointed chairman of the mentoring committee.
Gregory was a member of the Modern Free and accepted Mason of the World, Inc. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites Free Masonry.
Gregory was involved in his community by volunteering with the NAACP National Voter fund. He participated in local political campaigns in the City of East Cleveland.
Greg "G-Money" developed a passion for golf after his two younger children graduated from high school in 2014. "G-Money" did not do anything half-heartedly. He was relentless in learning and playing the game at every opportunity he got which was every weekend and weekday league, vacations, work trips, you name it.
"G-Money" was a gregarious, people person. He loved to grill and cook for family and friends. He enjoyed watching HGTV, history channel, cooking shows, animal shows, always thirsting for knowledge. He was a fun loving and giving person.
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