BORN

1937

DIED

2011

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Athens, Georgia

John Alexander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2011.

John (J.D.) Alexander went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the age of 74. He was born April 23, 1937 to Roy and Louvie Hembree Alexander. He was married to the late Bedonnia Willoughby Alexander and retired from the University of Georgia.

He was a loving father to daughters, Donna L Smith of Commerce, Susan Russum of Danielsville, and Shonda Hill of Commerce; sons, Ronnie Alexander of Stafford, VA and Dale Alexander of Colbert. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosalee Kesler of Nicholson, Pearl Cronic of Commerce, and Katie Nix of Commerce; brother, Larry Alexander of Lexington, and a special son-in-law, Randy Smith that stayed by his side to the end.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Wednesday, June 22nd in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with Pastor Donna Arrwood. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday, June 21st at Bernstein.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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June 21, 2011

Donna Whiddon

Dale and your family..I am so sorry about the loss of your dad..I pray that you will fine comfort in this time...I worked at cafe Marigold with Ms.Sandra..

June 21, 2011

deborah bruce

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.I didnt ever meet Mr.Alexander but I am sure he was a great man. May God give you peace during this time of grieving.

June 21, 2011

Dale may you and your family fine comfort in god's word. Job: 14:13-15
Jeff Wilkerson (UGA)

June 21, 2011

May God be with you and your Family during this time you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

June 21, 2011

Ozzie Hanson

To the Alexander family, we the Hanson wish that God will provide you solace in this time of sorrow
Pastor Ozzie Hanson & Family

June 21, 2011

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