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Obituary For Mr. George Ray Alexander

Mr. George Ray Alexander quietly and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center, Jamestown, NC following several years of declining health.

He was born on November 9, 1926 in Guilford County, NC, a son of the late Rayford and Lillian Mebane Alexander. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Mildred Jenkins, Maxine Ingram and Betty Black; five brothers, Monroe Mebane, Richard Joyner, Ray Joyner, Lester Alexander and Bobby Alexander.

After high school, George joined the United States Army. He was a World War II veteran and served as part of the Red Ball Express in Germany and other parts of Europe. George was united in marriage to his loving wife, Margaret Louise Kindle for 60 years until she preceded him in death in March 2010. He was employed with Myrtle Desk for 15 years as a glue machine operator and at Thomas Built Buses as a supply deliverer, where he retired after 30 years of service. As a child, George was a member of Celia Phelps United Methodist Church, Greensboro, NC. After marriage, he became a member of Clifton Grove Baptist Church and was ordained a deacon in the mid-1960s. George loved gardening, sitting on the carport with mama, watching the squirrels and birds build their nests and store food. George was an avid Dodgers baseball fan and a Minnesota Vikings football fan. He loved westerns and comedy, but he loved his family most of all! He was the best husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His favorite line was “Whatcha know good?” Today, we know that you are in heaven with mom, and that truly is good! Surviving to cherish precious memories are four sons, Rodney Alexander of Baltimore, MD, Steve (Creshendle) Alexander of High Point, NC, Reginald Alexander (Lynn) of Greensboro, NC and Rick (Mitch) Alexander of High Point, NC; three daughters, Brenda Alexander (Elmore) Graham of High Point, NC, Gloria Alexander (Norman) Elliott of Whitsett, NC and Watina Alexander Clark of Greensboro, NC; three brothers, Arthur (Gloria) Alexander of High Point, NC, John (Shirley) Joyner of High Point, NC and Leslie (Tina) Joyner of Allentown, PA; three sisters, Constance Miller of High Point, NC, Patricia Joyner of Greensboro, NC and Joyce Frazier of Easton, PA; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Johnnie Alexander of High Point, NC, Miriam Kindle of High Point, NC, Shirley Kindle of Pfafftown, NC; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence Graves of Greensboro, NC and Clyde Dungee of Greensboro, NC; there are a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Clifton Grove Baptist Church, 3918 Abbotts Creek Church Road. Interment will follow at Clifton Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank Shannon Gray Rehab and Recovery and nursing staff for their care, Cuba, Linda, Melvin, Ebony, and so many others.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service Inc.

Guest Book

Granddaddy I think about you often. Picking me up in that Green Buick and taking me to spend time with you Grandmommy. I miss both of you'll so such. Tell Grandmommy I said Hello. Till I see you'll again I love you.

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I extend my condolences to the Alexander family, friends, & loved ones. May God comfort your hearts & grant peace during this time of bereavement.

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To the Alexander Family, The passing of a loved one,is one of the most devastating experiences we will encounter, and words of comfort are hard to express. During this time of deep sorrow, the Bible is God's way of bringing us comfort and he tells us that he will "sustain us"(Psalm 55:22). He also promises to eliminate death all together(Revelation 21:4). May these promises and your precious memories help your family to cope; With sincere Sympathy M Morgan

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Granddaddy, I know you have gone on to heaven and grandma was there to welcome you in. I can imagine she came to pick you up in whatever large thing they're driving there.(y'all kept a big car, Buick). YOU will be truly missed. You were a provider, farmer, teacher, and most importantly you believed in "family first". Your house was the meeting place for the family on the weekends. I will miss you asking me "what cha know good?". Well my final answer is a great man has gone on to be with the Lord. I will cherish the time we spent together. I love you Granddaddy. I won't say goodbye...just see YOU later until we meet again. Love, Christi

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My sincere condolences to the Alexander family. Gloria and her children are like family to me. I met them through my late sister Marie. Praying for you and asking God to wrap you in His loving arms.CG8P

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Our sincere sympathy to your family and prayers for God's special peace to carry you through this time. Brian Mann, Rayanne, Charlie Mac, and Ruth Mann

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My sincere condolences to the Alexander Family. May God comfort and strengthen your hearts Mary Gates-Champion

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Grandpa- I’m going to miss you extremely! It was tough, even as a child, to know you wouldn’t be here forever, but you and grandma were the most awesome grandparents to have! I’m so blessed to be an Alexander because of you and grandmas’ legacy. You’re really going to love Heaven! Tell Jesus and Grandma I said “What’s Good!” Love you soo much Grandpa! -Grandson, Ricky

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