James Phillip Alexander
James Phillip Alexander, 98, of Spring, passed away December 17, 2020 in his home. James was born September 10, 1922 to Nannie and Oliver Alexander in Norfolk, VA. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. James then worked as a Maintenance Area Supervisor for Union Carbide in Texas City for 31 years.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lottie Moye.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 75 years Gladys Mentzel Alexander; daughter Kathleen Lou Alexander; Gary Phillip Alexander and wife Elba; grandchildren Ashley Anne Alexander Mitchell and husband Scott; and great grand-children Hermenia Geisler, Inez Geisler, and Cooper Mitchell.
In his honor a visitation will be held 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, with graveside services 2:00 PM, Tuesday, at Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Texas.
My great grandfather felt more like a grandfather to me. I will miss him a lot and always remeber him.
Our family was part of “the Sugar hill Gang” where three wonderful couples took us under their wings and mentored us through the perils of living. Jim was one of the men. Jim, the live you showed us all, and individually, will never be forgotten.Road trips dinners, long talks, building floats, our children’s concerts, weddings life’s celebrations..life was rich w you. Now there they are: all together three, on their great steeds, braced in the mountains’ edge, still looking out after us all. How often your name, memory, lesson is spoken in our daily lives..thank you for giving so much and loving us. With our grateful and heavy hearts , the Straut family.
My grandfather was an extraordinary man. James Alexander was the kind of man that is written into stories. A man of wisdom, warm, loving, gentle and kind. He is the example anyone could hope for. He is deserving of the utmost respect. May his spirit rest in the eternal peace of heaven.
Our sympathies and prayers to the family. We honor Mr. Alexander for his service to our country.
Dear Mrs. Alexander, Kathy, Gary, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and all Friends,
I am so sorry for your loss and hardship. In time, let your sadness turn to peace as you relive your cherished memories. My thoughts are with you.
Mr. Alexander was for me a dedicated friend and a great supporter of my work and mission. He always treated others with the finest of respect and could be counted on to always do what he said. I did not get a chance to see him in person this last couple of years, but he will be dearly missed by all. A great man from a great generation. Condolences to the entire family and especially Mrs. Alexander my friend too.
Due to my personal circumstances I will not be able to attend the services tomorrow.
Yours truly,
To the family, but most especially to his loving wife Gladys; My deepest condolences for your loss. I hope that the pain that you are experiencing now will soon resolve into peace, in the knowledge that Mr Alexander had a long, happy life with you all.
Dear Gladys & Gary,
Wishing you solace in this sorrowful time in your lives.
I am grateful to have known Kathy’s father. I hope to see you
In Far West Texas before long. May you rest assured that you
did all that was humanly possible to make Jim comfortable
in his final days. And Gladys, I know you’ve never been so alone
But I hope you will count me among those who adore and admire you.
With love until we meet again.
I apologize that I could not join you today to honor Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Kathy Lou, my cherished friend. I hope a happier opportunity comes soon.
We express our deepest sympathies to the Alexander family. We’ve had the pleasure of hearing many incredible stories about Mr. Alexander from his daughter, Kathleen.
Dear Alexanders,
Gladys, Kathy, Gary and extended family.
wishing you comfort and solace. I know the holidays make it harder.
I haven’t seen Jim in so long. I have been trying to pull up some memories. I remember him showing me his mailbox totally full of tree frogs in Texas City and the beautiful trees in the yard, hanging out in Livingston and a roadtrip to the Tyler rose gardens.
Gladys I hope to see you soon out here in Far West Texas. I always have admired your gardens and your creativity and cooking. And the time you beheaded a snake with one wack of a stick. Alexander women are tough cookies!
I know your family loves you so much and I do too.
Luann
Dear Gladys, we were so sorry to learn of his death. We at the Conservatory at Champion Forest will be one of many who will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Lloyd and Pat Fite