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A. MELVIN ALEXANDER, M.D. (Age 73)
After a brave battle against ALS, A. Melvin Alexander, MD., passed away September 20, 2016 at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. An exceptional physician, artist, athlete and human being, Dr. Alexander was born February 4, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, the eldest son of the late Alvin Melvin Alexander, Sr. and Grace Caver Alexander. He graduated from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI, followed by Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC in 1968. Dr. Alexander specialized in Dermatology, and after a tour of duty in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan, he opened practices in Maryland and District of Columbia. He gained international recognition for his research on pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Later in his life, he practiced medicine in Arizona and Florida. Dr. Alexander is survived by his loving wife, Janet Sloane Alexander; two daughters, Hollie Alexander Roche (Frank), Allison Leslie Alexander (Gregory Coleman); his brother, Mark Vincent Alexander, M.D. (Lula); his grandchildren, McKinley Grace Roche, Devin Francis Roche, Avery Shaine Coleman and Ainsley Elise Coleman. Services will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Family Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.; Services at 10 a.m. Internment private. Donations in his memory to www.ALSAFL.org and http://www.baypines.va.gov/BAYPINES/giving/donate.asp (on donation page, attn: Hospice).
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Cheryl
July 16, 2024
So sorry about Mel´s death...hope is family is enjoying good memories of him.....
Carolynne Breaux
September 2, 2021
I´m so sorry to learn about your struggle Melvin and I know how much you were loved by family and friends. I last saw you In Washington DC with your then wife Leslie and wished we had all kept in touch so that I could have been there when you needed me most. You are with God now so I know you are free from pain and worry.... that´s the way God does things. May God bless you forever
Marilyn Madry Lightfoote and Family
October 12, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Alexander Family. May you find peace and comfort in the warm memories of your loved one.
RT W
October 12, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family on your immeasurable loss. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
October 11, 2016
October11,2016
Janet, We are praying that in this difficult time, you will be surrounded by God's love and filled with peace that only He can give. Sorry For Your Loss.
Nanette & Robert
Claire Parks
October 11, 2016
I have been praying for your/our families.I am so glad that you are fortunate to have been able to spend time with Mel,knowing that you are LOVED DEEPLY, NOW and FOREVERMORE.I know the heartache you feel is incredible. May you be very BLESSED and and know that you are infinitely LOVED and APPRECIATED...
K. Nichols
October 9, 2016
To Janet and family: Please accept my sincere condolences. I know first hand the feeling of losing a mate. It really hurts; the equivalent to losing half of your heart. But I received comfort from knowing that God is a "God of comfort and tender mercies" and He is there for anyone who calls on him. As a result of that, I received so much comfort and I know you will too. Again, please accept my sincere condolences.
Augusta Andrade
October 9, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).
JW
October 9, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. Sending my prayers and condolences. May you continue to lean upon God for comfort to help you endure during this time. Psalms 146:5,6.
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