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Alexander Wilderness Obituary

Alexander Wilderness Jr., age 60, passed away February 13, 2020. Alexander was born on August 28, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Alexander Wilderness Sr. and Christine Wilderness. Graduated in 1977 from Lew Wallace High School. He is preceded in death by mother Christine Wilderness; son Allen Wilderness; brother Daniel Wilderness; and nephew Sean Riddle Jr. Alexander was employed by US Steel and established the family business. Alexander was a member of Emmanuel COGIC. He leaves to cherish memories to his father Pastor Alexander Wilderness Sr.; sister Carolyn Jones; brother Larry Williams; children: Alexander Wilderness III, Alton Wilderness, Trumell Roberts, Scott Cook, Jamareia Jones, Alexis Wilderness, ShaVonnye Dove, Quiana Wilderness, Erica Cook, Taquela Taylor, Kyra Hearst; godson, Anthony Lott; grandchildren; and host of loved ones. Homegoing Services Saturday, February 22, 2020 Wake 9:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. at Freeman Temple COGIC 415 E. 45th Avenue Gary, IN. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Hobart, IN. Professional Services rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 19, 2020.

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Shirley Ousley

February 15, 2021

I miss you cousin Gary so much. You were my cousin, but also my friend. I am so proud of the man you became. Your love, and faith in God was so beautiful, and pure. Take your rest sweet child of God.

Dee Dee Price

February 13, 2021

Hey Unk, you are truly missed, I was with Buzzer today lol.. Love you and rest up and watch over all of us❤

March 15, 2020

Deepest sympathies to the Wilderness family. Rest In Peace classmate Dave Holok LW Class of 1977

March 7, 2020

I will miss you greatly cousin. You were not just my cousin, but my friend. Take your rest sweetheart. I love you. Your cousin Shirley

Farris Avery

February 22, 2020

Rest well nephew! You will be missed.

Dee Dee Price

February 22, 2020

Couldn't make the Funeral cause I had surgery yesterday but I'm Sending my condolences to the Wilderness Family, Love every one and will truly miss Uncle AL♥

February 22, 2020

Rest easy my classmate and friend.

Tim Spencer - LW 1977

Gloria Wilderness

February 22, 2020

We will miss you, Gary. This is another tough loss for us all. Rest In Peace. You were always genuine and hilarious to be around. Thank you for always keeping it authentic. You were tired. Take your rest.❤

The Spathiphyllum Plant

Gloria Wilderness

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Lott

February 21, 2020

Pop's thanks for keeping it real with me when I needed it. R.I.P

Farewell Too Soon Bouquet

Anthony Lott

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Ronnie McClatchey

February 21, 2020

Rest in peace Cousin. My prayers to the family.

Al & Lynn Wilderness

February 20, 2020

We're gonna miss you Cuzzo. Rest Easy, until we meet again. Love You.

Alexander Wilderness

February 20, 2020

We're gonna miss you Cuzzo. Rest Easy, until we meet again.

Prencie Spurlock

February 20, 2020

Big Cuz is what I will always remember you as. You were 1 of my favorite family members. I am going to miss how crazy and out spoken you were. Luv Cuz...RIP

Govina McDonald

February 19, 2020

Deepest condolences to the Wilderness family, with sincere Sympathy

Govina McDonald

Alan McCoy

February 19, 2020

Alex and I go back to when we were kids at Chase School. We also played football together at Lew Wallace. I consider him not only a good friend but a Brother who I will always remember. The fun I had hanging with him and Henry Walton. Rest easy Alex I will see you again.

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

February 19, 2020

Elder, Carolyn & family,

Al is at peace, think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiates 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time. Back in the days on Taney St...

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Letha Jenkins

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Feb

22

Wake

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Freeman Temple COGIC

415 E. 45th Avenue, Gary, IN

Feb

22

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Freeman Temple COGIC

415 E. 45th Avenue, Gary, IN

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3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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