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John Alexander Obituary
Antioch, TN
Age 92, passed away March 31, 2015. He was born June 19, 1922 in Murfreesboro, TN to Dave & Fannie Alexander.
He was educated in Rutherford county and was a graduate of Tennessee State University. He married Willorine Battle on May 25, 1950 and was united with the Clark Memorial United Methodist Church.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Willorine Alexander; children, John (Rumay) Alexander, Joan Alexander-Bowen, Phyllis Alexander Simpson & Robert Alexander; 7 grandchildren, Jeremy (Brandi) Alexander, Jann (Erik) Wilson, Geoffrey (Jackie) Alexander, Phillip Simpson, Teri Bowen, Damon Bowen & Natalie Simpson; devoted former sons-in-law, Everett Bowen & Nathan Simpson; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Georgia Lee Alexander, Mildred Head & Birdie Lee Battle; a host of other relatives & friends.
Viewing Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Monday, 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, 1014 14th Ave. N. Rev. Dr. Kennard Murray, eulogist. Interment Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery.
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc., (615) 244-4755.
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Joan Alexander-Bowen
April 22, 2015
Daddy, I miss you greatly and am so glad I got to spend 4 months with you when you had your stroke last, Spring. Sometimes I wonder why I moved so far away because I missed many years that can never be recovered. I do cherish all of the years I had with you before going away to college and moving to Colorado after my marrying.
Brenda Ensley Flowers
April 10, 2015
My deepest prayers and sympathy to the family. Your father was truly a man of honor and will always be remembered for his contributions to the lives of children in South Nashville.
Barbara Hannah-Wynn
April 8, 2015
I was so very sorry to hear that John B was gone. My condolence go out to all my family so sorry I couldn't make it. Love all of you. Barbara Hannah-Wynn and Teddy and Angela
April 7, 2015
My condolence to the family. May you find hope in the God of all comfort. 2Cor 1:35
JM,IL
Helen & John James
April 6, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and sincere prayers to the family of John B(Sporty). So sorry for your loss. Knew him for many years beginning at Pearl High School. He was a great individual.
Reuben Oscar Harris
April 6, 2015
On behalf of my immediate branch of our Alexander family I send our sympathy to the remaining branches. I want to trace my ties, I am Reuben Oscar Alexander/Works/Harris.
Christine Perkins Chambers
April 6, 2015
I was sorry to see that Mr. Alexander had passed away. I remember him so well from my childhood and adolescence. He managed the Library Bookmobile in my neighborhood. I was a faithful weekly visitor to the Bookmobile from age 7. Mr. Alexander recognized my need for copious amount of books, and would ofter bring books especially for me. As I got older, he steered me to more mature but very appropriate reading material. He was so kind to me, and I never forgot him. I feel the foundation he gave me in reading is still helping me be successful in life. He made me believe I was special and that anything was possible for my future. He was a wonderful man.
April 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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