Francis Ray Alexander (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Francis Ray Alexander, son of Ray Virgil and Floy Mary Begley Alexander, was born August 28, 1935, in Sleeper, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Lebanon North Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-four years, seven months, and eleven days.
On June 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Linda Ann Alexander and to this union two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda, on September 2, 2019; an infant son, Conrad Alexander; two brothers, Jim and Paul Alexander; and a sister, Eunice Jones.
Francis is survived by two sons, Steve Alexander, and his wife, Liesa, and Shane Alexander, and his wife, Dana, all of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Courtney Gann, and her husband, Cole, Cole Alexander, Rick Alexander, and his wife, Michelle, and Cody Alexander; nine great-grandchildren, Danielle, Dakota, Venny, Makayah, Kayle, Joshua, Tylar, Addie, and Carter; a great-great-grandchild, Emery; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Sleeper community, near Lebanon, Missouri. He entered the military as a young man, and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for a few years. While he was stationed in Alaska, he met his future wife, Linda, and soon after he was honorably discharged and returned back to the Sleeper area, he and Linda were married. He began working for Willard Quarries for a while and then was employed by Frazier Construction in Springfield, Missouri for several years. The family made their home in the Sleeper area, and Francis and Linda lovingly raised their sons. Later, Francis worked for the Elliott Power Line Company, where he retired as a foreman. Francis had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Sleeper Pentecostal Church.
He enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing and quail hunting. He also liked tinkering with small motors. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed having time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild.
Francis was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, April 9, and Friday morning.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at Barnett Cemetery in Sleeper.
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