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1937
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2025
James Alexander Obituary
February 16, 1937 - July 15, 2025
James Robinson Alexander passed away on July 15, 2025, after an eight year challenge from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Born on February 16, 1937 in Richmond Virginia, he was a graduate of Virginia Polytecnic Institute with a career span of 50 years as a Mechanical Engineer. Throughout his retirement years he was sought out by friends and neighbors for his innovative problem solving. He had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying bicycling, hiking and camping with the Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club and traveling and exploring with his wife, Beverly. He cherished his involvement in Second Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class and was a strong advocate for Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness and the United States of America. He was predeceased in death by his daughter, Suzanne Carol Alexander. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Beverly Hershberger Alexander; son David James Alexander (Tammy Lee Leatherland); grandchildren Nathaniel Cole Alexander, Kirsten Alexander Morris (Tyler); great-grandchildren Vaila, Rinoa and Evelyn Morris; niece Ellen Alexander Goff; and great-nieces Mallory Goff and MacKenzie Goff. A memorial service will be held at Second Baptist Church River Road, at 2 p.m on Thursday July 24th.
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