Grover Alexande

Grover Lee Alexander, age 95, peacefully passed away at home on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Grover was born on March 14, 1930, in Skipwith, Virginia. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking and quiet man who believed in staying busy and providing for himself and his family. If there was one thing people knew about Grover, it was that he always had a project going and a plan in motion.

On September 1, 1956, her married Christine Tucker, and together they built a life and family rooted in resilience and determination.

Grover was an entrepreneur long before the word became popular. He owned and operated small neighborhood convenience stores, one on 10th Street in Newark, New Jersey, and another on the corner of Claiborne Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. He also operated a candy and ice cream truck, traveling through neighborhoods, ball games, and community gatherings selling treats and snacks. Grover had a natural gift for business and was known as someone who always knew how to make a dollar and keep things moving.

He was a longtime member of Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, and although he lived a simple and humble life, his faith remained steady.

Grover was a man of many layers. He was hardworking, quiet, resourceful, observant, and always looking for the next opportunity. He loved yard sales and collecting things, and he had a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

He enjoyed spending time in the yard, working on project around the house and if you knew Grover, you also knew he could cook-especially his cabbage, which many remember fondly.

Grover was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rosa Alexander; his brother, Robert Lee "Reed" Alexander (Sarah); his beloved son, George "Vedo" Vincent Alexander (Danielle); and his longtime companion, Nettie Patricia Lett. He is now reunited with them and the loved ones who went before him.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Christine; his daughter, Celestine Alexander (Butch); his grandchildren, Santia Cook (Tyrone), Saida Coles, Patrick Alexander (Tia), and Koby Alexander (Tania); his great-grandchildren, Quamine, Quinayah, Quahid, Naaiem, Azmia, Kyair and nephew, Robert "Pooney" Toombs (Mary). He is also remembered by his close loved ones, Connie Brooks, Tasha, Ashley; along with many extended family members, friends, and community members whose lives were touched by his presence.

Grover lived life on his own terms-working hard, caring for his family and always finding something to do. Though he may be gone from our sight, the memories, lessons, and love he shared will remain in our hearts forever.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Carter's Funeral Home Chapel, Clarksville, Virginia, with the Elder Dominic Holloway, Sr., officiating. Burial took place at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Skipwith, Virginia.