WILLIE ALEXANDER Obituary

WILLIE MANESSA ALEXANDER (Age 66) Retired Local Attorney
Willie Manessa Alexander left this life after an extended illness on Monday, January 15, 2018. He is survived by his daughters, Jenniffer Dawn Bennett Alexander Jones of Athens, GA and Anne Alexis Bennett-Alexander; grandchildren, Makayla and Edward Jones; brothers, Benjamin Hartonia "Tony" Alexander (China) of Statesville, NC and Hans Kimbrel Alexander (Patrina) of Anderson, SC, as well as a host of other extended family members and many friends. Service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC. Visitation 11 a.m. Service 12 noon. Interment private. Arrangements by McGUIRE.www.mcguire-services.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIE ALEXANDER

13 Entries

Robert Hall

January 13, 2024

I remember Willie from Pinecrest Elementary School and Aiken High School in Aiken, S.C.. I remember him fondly hanging out with James Adams and my brother Roger. They were the cool older kids of the class of 1969. The world has been five years without a very good man and believe me the world was a much better place with him a part of it. May the force of goodness be with his family and friends.

Sonya Boyd

October 4, 2023

OMG.,...My favorite supervisor! I remember when Willie would give me and my friend Jackie lunch money. We were his secretaries. I will never forget the day he hired me in 1995. My deepest condolences, Sonya Boyd

Retina Christian

February 18, 2018

Initially we were coworkers at Department of Labor but our personal grief ( the loss of my marriage and loss of his wife) created a friendship in which we could share matters of our hearts. Our grief was one of many "Ephraim moments" that would remind me "Emmanuel." We would always remind each other that everything would work out for good. Willie's favorite saying in the midst of chaos, confusion, disappointment and pain was " it's going to be ok." Being with him I knew would be filled with me clapping my hands and laughing loud while watching his whole body laugh... I loved to watch my beloved friend laugh but not as much walk. Before the word "swag" he had it! As we dealt with our health challenges we spent time not only laughing, checking on each other but being comfortable to share matters of our hearts. We would check on each other, pray for each other, rejoice with each other and yes cry with and for each other.
There are no words that gives Willie M. Alexander justice to describe him. Par excellence doesn't do him justice. He enriched my life beyond any words except "Emmanuel." So grateful to God for our loving and caring friendship. I miss him everyday. I pray daily for his daughters, grandchildren, and the rest of his family and friends. Until we meet again my Beloved friend.

Alice Beard

February 9, 2018

Willie was my best college friend. When he was accepted to law school at Howard University, I rode across country with him in his old beat up VW so that he would not have to suffer going across the desert without air conditioning in his car alone. He will be truly missed. Whenever I came east, I would always try to see Willie in DC, or he would visit me at the home of my relatives who lived in Maryland. Farewell to a dear friend, who blessed my life by just knowing him with such wisdom!!! We will meet again in eternity. To the Alexander family, you had a real father, brother, uncle, grandfather who cared about everyone he met as his love showed through.

James Adams

January 22, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family and friends. God bless us by allowing you to spend time with us. I will miss you my friend.

Missy

January 21, 2018

My condolences to your family. May god give you the strength to endure your sorrow. My thoughts are with you

Howard

January 20, 2018

Offering my condolences to the bereaved family, close friends and
love ones, I'am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Willie, Indeed my heart goes out to you, May the God of all tender mercies comfort you,may your fond memories of him live-on Ps 3:5

Tony Davis

January 20, 2018

I hope you have peace, comfort and strength to face the days ahead. And loving memories to carry you through this sad time. "For everything there is an appointed time, even...a time to weep." Ecclesiastes 3:1,4.

D MYERS

January 19, 2018

SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ALEXANDER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LOSING A LOVE ONE IN DEATH IS NEVER EASY. ONE DAY MANY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AGAIN. MAY THE HOPE OF EVERLASTING LIFE SUSTAIN AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME. JOHN 17:3

James

January 19, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Missy

January 19, 2018

The loss of someone so close is difficultI to bear. Know that you can go to god in prayer to strengthen and comfort you. Psalms 121. We share your grief.

January 19, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

Robert Hall

January 19, 2018

To the Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I went to High school with Willie at Aiken HS in South Carolina. He was one of the cool guys on campus as we went through desegregation in the deep south. The world lost a great person. We from Aiken salute Willie. May the force of goodness comfort his family as we honor our fallen brother.

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