Graveside Funeral Services for John William Alexander, age 99, of Nacogdoches, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas with the Rev. Randy Arnold officiating and his 6 great-grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Alexander, a member of the First Baptist Church in Douglass, died Thursday, June 16 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He was born May 30, 1917 in Eldorado, Texas to William Ollie and Elizabeth (Davis) Alexander. He moved to Nacogdoches County 12 years ago after living in Irving for 50 years.
A lifetime banker, with the exception of serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, his work In banks began as a young lad sweeping the floor and emptying spittoons at the First National Bank, Eldorado, Texas, where his father served as Vice President. His banking career ended when he retired on his 62nd birthday at the Mercantile National Bank in Dallas, Texas, where he was assistant vice president.
Survivors include 2 daughters.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Bobby Louise (Taylor) Alexander and son-in-law James William Ellis.
There will be no visitation and the family requests memories be made to the church or charity of your choice.
PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY SENTINEL ON JUNE 19, 2016
FUNERAL HOME:
O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home
703 E. San Antonio Street
Alto, Texas 75925
Mr. Alexander, a member of the First Baptist Church in Douglass, died Thursday, June 16 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He was born May 30, 1917 in Eldorado, Texas to William Ollie and Elizabeth (Davis) Alexander. He moved to Nacogdoches County 12 years ago after living in Irving for 50 years.
A lifetime banker, with the exception of serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, his work In banks began as a young lad sweeping the floor and emptying spittoons at the First National Bank, Eldorado, Texas, where his father served as Vice President. His banking career ended when he retired on his 62nd birthday at the Mercantile National Bank in Dallas, Texas, where he was assistant vice president.
Survivors include 2 daughters.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Bobby Louise (Taylor) Alexander and son-in-law James William Ellis.
There will be no visitation and the family requests memories be made to the church or charity of your choice.
PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY SENTINEL ON JUNE 19, 2016
FUNERAL HOME:
O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home
703 E. San Antonio Street
Alto, Texas 75925
Graveside Funeral Services for John William Alexander, age 99, of Nacogdoches, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas with the Rev. Randy Arnold officiating and his 6 great-grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Alexander, a member of the First Baptist Church in Douglass, died Thursday, June 16 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He was born May 30, 1917 in Eldorado, Texas to William Ollie and Elizabeth (Davis) Alexander. He moved to Nacogdoches County 12 years ago after living in Irving for 50 years.
A lifetime banker, with the exception of serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, his work In banks began as a young lad sweeping the floor and emptying spittoons at the First National Bank, Eldorado, Texas, where his father served as Vice President. His banking career ended when he retired on his 62nd birthday at the Mercantile National Bank in Dallas, Texas, where he was assistant vice president.
Survivors include 2 daughters.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Bobby Louise (Taylor) Alexander and son-in-law James William Ellis.
There will be no visitation and the family requests memories be made to the church or charity of your choice.
PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY SENTINEL ON JUNE 19, 2016
FUNERAL HOME:
O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home
703 E. San Antonio Street
Alto, Texas 75925
Mr. Alexander, a member of the First Baptist Church in Douglass, died Thursday, June 16 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He was born May 30, 1917 in Eldorado, Texas to William Ollie and Elizabeth (Davis) Alexander. He moved to Nacogdoches County 12 years ago after living in Irving for 50 years.
A lifetime banker, with the exception of serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, his work In banks began as a young lad sweeping the floor and emptying spittoons at the First National Bank, Eldorado, Texas, where his father served as Vice President. His banking career ended when he retired on his 62nd birthday at the Mercantile National Bank in Dallas, Texas, where he was assistant vice president.
Survivors include 2 daughters.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Bobby Louise (Taylor) Alexander and son-in-law James William Ellis.
There will be no visitation and the family requests memories be made to the church or charity of your choice.
PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY SENTINEL ON JUNE 19, 2016
FUNERAL HOME:
O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home
703 E. San Antonio Street
Alto, Texas 75925
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