Mr. Thomas Earl Alexander, Jr. age 89, Gray, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Alexander was born in Limestone, TN and the son of the late Thomas Earl Alexander, Sr & Davie Launa Smith Alexander. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ruth Harr Byrd and three brothers, Kyle Alexander, Wayne Alexander and Milton Alexander.
He was a member of Gary United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Choir and past Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher.
Mr. Alexander was a United States Navy Veteran having served during WWII. He was the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal. He retired from Kingsport Press as IT Manager after 40 years of service. He was a past member of the Gray Ruritan.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Marjean Barnes Alexander, Gray; son, Mark Alexander (Valerie), Winston Salem, NC; daughter, Angela Adams (Robert, Woodstock, GA; two grandchildren, Shane Adams, Woodstock, GA and Stephen Ross Alexander, Winston Salem, NC; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Gray United Methodist Church with Dr. Dennis Flaugher and Pastor Amy Holmes officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30-1:00 pm Thursday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gray United Methodist Church Building Fund 2108 Oak Street Gray, TN 37615.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that “the peace of
God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts
and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus” as you
deal with the intense grief that comes with losing your loved
one. (Phillipians 4:6, 7)
The Bible assures us that God “is near to those that are
broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.”
(Psalm 34:18) We look forward with you to the time when we
will be able to welcome our loved ones back! (John 5:28, 29)
Uncle Tom was such a great man in so many ways.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Alexander. I work with
Val and she has always spoken of him with such admiration for
his love and commitment to his family. He has left a wonderful
legacy in his son Mark and grandson, Ross. He I am sure was
very proud. God has welcomed his son home and he is with
the Father. Oh what a day that will be! God give you comfort
and peace in the days ahead.
In His Love,
Beth Dionne
