Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Val Alexander III

Val Alexander, Jr. was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Val Alexander, Sr. and Elizabeth Emanuel Alexander. He was born and raised in the city of Greensboro and is a Class of 1967 Graduate of Dudley High School. He was married to Beatrice Alexander who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of nine children. His mother gave him a guitar for Christmas when he was a teenager. He taught himself to play and used his talent to bless people throughout the United States and around the world. He is one of the Original Gospel Keynotes.

He and his wife Beatrice lived in New Jersey for a period of time until they decided to settle down in Union Springs, Alabama to be close to her mother. To their union they had one daughter Simone Alexander. He left Union Springs and relocated to Greensboro in 1997 when his mother became ill. He came off the road of singing gospel music to take care of his mother and was able to gain employment working for the Industries of the Blind where he served as Assistant Supervisor. He also continued to play for the Original Gospel Keynotes part-time.

Upon returning to Greensboro he used his skill of playing the guitar to teach, promote and play for local groups as well as his church Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Disciples of Christ for which -he had been a member since 1963. He played for the Mattie Alston and the Voices of Praise, The Sons of Zion, The True Tones, The JJ Gospel Singers and the Harmonizing Five to mention a few. Val was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He was very humble and quiet and soft spoken.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Alexander, parents Mr. Val and Elizabeth Alexander, Sister Betty Alexander, Brothers: Emanuel Lee Alexander, Sr., Robert Alexander, James Roy Alexander and Pernell Alexander. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Simone Alexander Mosley, (Jamon), Grandchildren Jvon Alexander and Jordan Mosley, Tia Perez (Victor, Jr), Grandchildren Jayla and Victor III, Special Friend: Mattie Alston, Brothers: Isaac Bernard Alexander, Clifford Alexander, (Marie), Christopher Alexander, (Annie), Nephews: Pete Gerald Alexander, Kennedy Durham, Ernest Verdell, Emanuel Lee Alexander, III, Michael Boone, Irving Boone, Nieces: Ella B. Williams, Tijuana B. Hayes, Linda Alexander, Ashley Alexander, Mary Williams, Janice Rorie, (Tyrone), Lakesha Ross, (Munchie) Danielle Hayes, Candice Boone, Elizabeth Hayes, The Gospel Keynotes, cousins, and a host of relatives, family and friends.

A public viewing will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery.

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To The Family: Please accept my apology for this late entry. I am just finding out about the passing of Val. I was looking for a friend of our family brother who passed away and just happen to go to Perry J.Brown website and there was Vals' picture. I screamed and called my dad to see if he had heard anything about it,he said no he didn't know. I can't believe it. I first met Val and Mattie through Reverend Anthony Watkins at his "GOSPEL GOLD CUP AWARDS CONCERT". I later had several conversations with him during the years I helped Robert Louis Johnson,II with his "GOSPEL CELEBRATIONS". Val was a very intelligent man. No one could play like him. I will miss seeing him imitating The Late Chuck Berry. RIP Mr. Val Alexander III . "Yea,though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:for thou art with me;thy rod and comfort me." PSALMS 23:4 KJV Faye King

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Letting you know you all are in our prayers

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May God bless and keep the family and friends of brother Val Alexander, he will be missed. Alvin and Claretta Witherspoon

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Praying Gods peace and comfort for the Alexander Family. Robert & Pat Joyner

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When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it. African Proverb If I can be of any assistance to you or your family, please do not hesitate to ask. Beverley Grim-Johnson

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To the family blessing and peace be into you all.Let the redeemed of the Lord day so.

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Sending our condolences to the Alexander family, during this difficult time we will continue to keep the family in my prayers. Sylvia Freeman and family.

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Sending our condolences to the family and we will continue to lift the family up in prayer. Mr Alexander will be missed because of his amazing music he used to offer praise unto the Lord. The Bible states, "to be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord" and that tells us our beloved brother Alexander is at peace and full of joy.

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Sending our condolences to the Alexander family. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Jackie Isley Brown & Angela Wingfield

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Sending prayers for the entire Alexander family

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My condolences and prayers are with the family. Love you Minister Kim Allen and Family

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One of the nicest guys I ever met. You will surely be missed. Rest in peace. Terrell and Tanya Jones

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and The Gospel Keynotes of Bro Val Alexander, We will truly miss You, Now you will be a part of that great Heavenly Chior,Willie,Gino and Charles will welcome you home,rest in peace my Brother. Clarence Conner and The Gospel Incredibles of Atlanta,Ga

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I lit this purple candle for you. Rest in peace Uncle val rest in peace my friend❤️

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So many fond memories of Val playing with the Gospel Keynotes and the Watkins Singers.He was a very humble person and loved by so manygG

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We loved the way you could make your guitar talk. We will miss you and your faithfullnes so much. We pray God will comfort the entire Alexander family. Ron & Burgess.

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We loved the way you could make that guitar talk. Mount Pleasant will miss you and your faithfullness so much. We pray for peace and comfort for the entire Alexander family. Ron & Gale Burgess

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My condolences to the family of Val Alexander and the Gospel Keynotes. I have so many memories of Val that I will cherish. I am going to missed him calling just to say hello and to check on me. He was truly a great , wonderful and awesome person to know and to have as a friend. Rest well my friend. I can picture you in heaven still playing the heavenly guitar that God had waiting for you when you hit those golden streets. Your rehearsal is over and now you are truly singing. Linda F. Richardson

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Love you Val, REST IN PEACE ULYSSES and LINDA PLEASANT

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We're sorry for the loss of Val. He was a great friend. We are thankful to have been apart of his life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May God keep you strong and united during this tough time. Love Ulysses and Linda Pleasant "Gone, but never forgotten"

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Our condolences to Simone and the Alexander Family, The Gospel Keynotes Family during the great loss. May the memories Val in his music continue to bless us all. Calvin Kelley Sr. of Charlotte NC formally of the Mighty Silvertones of Riviera Beach Fl.

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Someone as special as Val will never be forgotten; his warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will continuously live on in memories. We will always cherish the beautiful friendship and the way you made your GUITAR come alive. "Rest In Eternal Peace My Friend" Diresa and Betty "The righteous is a blessing" Proverbs 10:7 Our condolences to the family

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We're really going to miss you our brother! You brought so much joy to the gospel community down through the years with the Gospel Keynotes.I first met brother Val in Buffalo N.Y. in the early 70s.when I was one of the original NORTHINGTON SINGERS.Later I became one of MR.ROBERT BLAIRS, VIOLINAIRES. BEING a guitar player myself, it was a pleasure to work with Bro. Val on many occassions.To the family;" May the Lord be with you and give you that peace of God, which surpasses all understanding in this time of sorrow, and just know that " God is your Refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble"May God Strengthen you! MIN. ABBEY NORTHINGTON

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Family and friends you have my deepest sympathy. I had the honor of singing, and playing guitar with my guitar teacher of many years. He mentored and encouraged me to expand my knowledge of music in general. We had great chats and had fun during our practice sessions. He enjoyed talking about his guitars and music equipment. We alway parted with a good word or laugh. I'm going to miss you buddy, rest well! Elder Roger Brice

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I offer my deepest condolences, love, and prayers to the family. I have known Val since we were children, and I can truly attest to his talent, kindness, and steadfastness. He will be sorely missed!! Myrtle Barrett Soloman J. D. Class of 1969

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Family and friends you have my deepest sympathy. I had the honor of singing, and playing guitar with my guitar teacher of many years. He mentored and encouraged me to expand my knowledge of music in general. We had great chats and had fun during our practice sessions. He enjoyed talking about his guitars and music equipment. We alway parted with a good word or laugh. I'm going to miss you buddy, rest well!

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My heart bleeds , gonna miss you buddy , you were the guitarist every one wanted to play like . I followed you my entire career always will follow your footsteps . Rest my brother

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I have always cherished the memories of us discussing guitar playing, and your playing going through junior, and senior high school, also the Gospel Keynotes. Lester P Wiggins

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Mr Val has been a very visible part of the Mt Pleasant DOC family since my childhood. The Sunday services and musical gospel celebration that warmed my heart, he stayed on stage as each group finished and another began, he was a part of them all. Those memories will forever be etched in my heart. Gods peace comfort and love to the Alexander family. Jackie Murphy and Everett Family

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To the family ,and The Gospel keynotes family of Bro.Val Alexander. We send you our deepest sympathy and love. He will be truly missed...... From:THE MINISTRY OF LIFE MINISTRIES CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL INC. VALDOSTA GA BISHOP DR. JESSE MARSHALL PRESIDING INTERNATIONAL BISHOP DR. CAROLYN L MARSHALL 1st.LADY and REGISTRAR

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Thank you Val for helping us have the "basest" class reunion ever, at J.B.Dudley High School.CLASS OF 67

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Words cannot tell you how much Val will be missed I've known him before he joined the Keynotes and during the time he was with the Keynote s he was a wonderful quiet gentle man and he loved to dress you will be missed so much my condolences go to your daughter and your whole entire family be blessed and this is just a rehearsal until we meet again. Be bless From Lucille Davis of Charlotte North Carolina

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RIP To our good friend Val The Mighty Sons Of Zion of St.Peterburg Florida

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Going to miss our good friend Val sleep on brother may good bless your family from "The Mighty Sons Of Zion" of St.Petersburg Fl

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Prayers and condolences to the Alexander family and The Original Gospel Keynotes. My favorite quartet gospel group! I loved watching these men perform when they came to my home town of Dillon, SC. You will be missed Mr. Val...RIH..Keynote fan for life! Marie Myers

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I will always remember my time with the Baddest Lead Guitar player in the world as I had the opportunity to travel and be a part of The Gospel Keynotes of Tyler, Texas. My condolences to the family and know that everything that Val did down here on earth was "Just a Rehearsal",but now that he is in heaven with the Lord he can really sing. God Bless, Love you Val always. "Foots", Pastor Ronald E. Cromuel Sr.

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I will not say goodbye but see you later Val. We use to talk guitar playing while in school, graduating, and enlisted in the USMC. Lester Wiggins

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My sincere condolences, Simone, family, Gospel Keynotes and fans. Val was an incredible guitarist. I was blessed to know him through my uncle Larry McCowin, the last originalKeynote and my brother Dwayne who drove the Keynote bus for years. I was blessed to sit down and talk with Val 3 years ago. His mark on gospel music will live on through his music. God's comfort in the days ahead.🕊🥀🙏🏼

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Missing you my friend!

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Praying for the Family of this great Legend during this difficult time. Getting to know Val over the years was certainly a blessing. During many conversations he would share with me so much Wisdom and Knowlege of the Gospel Music Industry. To you Val...We Salute You. We will miss you. Thank you for all you have done to help push Chosen of North Wilkesboro

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One of the coolest guitarist I have ever met he had a calm soul. When he strapped that guitar around his neck he made a statement I'm here with the effects wow. I will miss hearing Val play his guitar. Rest my friend from Marvin Johnson/Singing Disciples Baltimore Maryland

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My heart goes out to Val Alexander Family and The Gospel Keynotes Nations during this time of sorrow ur guys our in ours prayers from Joanne Milledge and Family

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FROM DEVYN ANTWAN (THE QUARTET MAN) I AM PRAYING FOR THE FWMILY & THE GROUP. VAL YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY. WE LOVE YOU

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Love you and appreciated you man. God only receives those that he's ready for.

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May the life that was well lived, the Godly love & spirit and the cherished memories of Mr. Val Alexander bring you comfort. I send my heartfelt condolences to the family & the Gospel Keynotes during this time. God will take care of you!! Juanita Doby

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We at Baker Promotions Corporation (George & Lisa Baker and the corporation crew) sends our condolences to the entire Alexander family. They The Gospel Keynotes calls me Mr. B. I met Val as a teenage fan and he inspired me to play the guitar. I would come to his concerts and watch his techniques and draw them on paper and go home and study them. I would follow the Keynotes when I knew they were in the area and sit down front observing him because I thought he was and still is the greatest guitar player I ever watched. I would get his autograph every time I saw him and when I became a promoter they were one of the first groups I booked and one of the first questions was... is Val coming? I can go on and on but thanks Val for inspiring me even though you never knew but you and The Gospel Keynotes was my all time favorites. God Bless you. RIH. Mr. B (George & Lisa Baker and Crew)

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WE HERE AT U-NIQUE IMPACT RADIO (CHRISTINA CISROW) SEND OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THIS LEGEND MR. VAL ALEXANDER. HE SHARED HIS GIFT FROM GOD ALL OVER THE WORLD AND BLESSED SO MANY. HE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS

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Prayers and condolences go out to the family we have lost another great legend but God has gained him for Glory rip Val we will keep on with what u helped many do and that is serve our God Paul Porter

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Val will always be in my heart , he was the one of the honest and caring person you would ever want to meet , his style of playing his most treasured guitar was like floating on a cloud of-complete peace , I will forever keep him in my heart R.I.P Val

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We the Mighty Harmonaires of Roxboro, NC send our deepest sympathy in the passing of Brother Val Alexander, Jr. He was a talented musician and a humble man. May the family find comfort in his memories.

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I pray that during this time, your memories will bring joy, and God's love will provide peace and comfort. Katrina Gooch

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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