Louis Moffett Alexander, age 88, died Sunday, September 4, 2011, after a long and happy life. Louis was born in Dublin, GA, on March 22, 1923, to Paul Ward and Nannie Louis Moffett Alexander. He left Dublin to attend Emory University and to serve in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, but he lived most of his life in Dublin. He loved his hometown.
Louis graduated from Dublin High School in 1940 and attended Emory University. His college experience was interrupted by World War II. He left Emory to attend Officers' Training School at Cornell University, graduating in 1944. Louis served in the Navy in the Pacific as a navigator. He returned to Emory, graduating in 1947 with a Masters in Chemistry. While at Emory, Louis met Genevieve Harper, a student at Agnes Scott, who grew up in Baxley, GA.
In 1947 Louis and Geva married and returned to Dublin in 1950 with their infant son, Paul. George and Nannette were born soon after. Louis worked with his father at Alexander Lumber Company until 1968, then joined Hogan-Scarboro Corporation in the 1970's. He retired in 1990 from Alexander's Office Center.
Louis was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for 40 years. He served on the Dublin City Council for two years. He also was a member of the Rotary Club and the Elks Club. He was proud of being both a Paul Harris and a Will Watt Fellow in Rotary. For many years he was part of a group of men who ate breakfast at the "Front Table" of Ma Hawkins restaurant and solved the world's problems.
Louis was a man of many talents. He was a wonderful story-teller, entertaining generations with humor and hyperbole. He was a sharp card player, winning at bridge just last Christmas. He was a philosopher and debater. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He leaves many to grieve his passing: wife, Geva; daughter, Nannette; sons, Paul and George and their wives Ruth and Martha, respectively; grandsons, Harper Alexander (Yukari), Chris Lanier (Angel), Hunter Alexander (Jessie), Scott Lanier and granddaughters Anna, Emma and Laura Alexander; great-grandchildren Addie Alexander and Dalton Tyson.
There will be a visitation at Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 6, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7, at Dublin First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to First United Methodist Church or Dublin-Laurens County Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
October 21, 2011
Cam & Roy Banks
Geva and family,
Cam and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Louis. I enjoyed the time I spent with him on City Council and also just meeting and talking with him at the post office. Our thoughts and prayers will be you. May Louis rest in God's eternal peace.
October 19, 2011
Allen Tindol
Mr. Alexander was a great fellow! I enjoyed working for him installing cabinets with Hogan-Scarboro during the Summer of Love (though I didn't last the entire summer). He left behind a wonderful family and many friends.
September 10, 2011
Patricia Avery
Geva,
I wish for you a healing power.
September 9, 2011
Jerry and Kathy Weaver
To Geva, Nannette, and family, we send our love and prayers to your wonderful family of this wonderful man. May our Great, Good, God bless and keep you all.
September 9, 2011
Tom Proctor
I am so sorry to hear about Lewis's passing, but I know in my heart that he is in a better place. He was a great man and inspired many people in his lifetime. We will all miss him greatly.
September 7, 2011
Kaye Bracewell
Dear Sweet Geva, My thoughts and prayers will include you and your family today and days to come. I know the last few months of sickness have been a difficult for you and your family. Mr. Louis is with God now and watching over you all.
September 7, 2011
Faith Howard
Mrs. Geva and family, I will always cherish the memories I have of Mr. Louis. He was a wonderful man. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and blessings always.
September 7, 2011
Carl & Eloyce Hooks
We are so sorry about your loss, Louis will be missed by all who knew him--Carl and Eloyce
September 6, 2011
Betty Westerfeld
Geva, Paul, George, Nannette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your many wonderful memories, your families and your friends help you through this difficult time.
Betty Brewer Westerfeld
September 6, 2011
Mary Lattimore
My prayers are with you.
September 6, 2011
Our deepest sympathies. He was a true gentlemen with an excellent sense of humor. He will truly be missed.
Dub & Max Heidler
September 6, 2011
Al Day
It was such a pleasure to have known Louis. He always had an entertaining remark or something interesting to say about everybody. Geva, you will miss him. God Be with you.
September 6, 2011
Johnny Floyd
I remember when I was in high school I had Louis old English
book. He had written on the inside cover this "All the people
in this book living or dead is pure
coincidental" I never did forget that. I remember talking with him when he came down to Brunswick Claudia Taylor Funeral
Johnny Floyd
September 6, 2011
Sympathy to the Alexander family - you are in our prayers.
June and Hugh Moore
September 6, 2011
Larry Glover
A good christian business man! I case of paper and a ton of inspiration was always the order from Alexanders!
September 5, 2011
Our sympathy to the Alexander family.
Hugh and June Moore
September 5, 2011
Jenny Jackson
What an extraordinary man, that Louis Alexander. He was funny, sweet, brilliant, compassionate, brave and a wonderful family man. He was so loved by us all. We will miss him.
Donny and Jenny Jackson
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