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Calvin L. Alexander

06/25/1962 - 12/05/2020

Obituary For Calvin L. Alexander

Calvin L. Alexander, 58, of Birmingham, AL formerly of Phenix City, AL died Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Birmingham, AL.

Funeral service will be 12 noon EST, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Patrick T. Brown, officiating. The service will be live streamed via Taylor Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Calvin was born June 25, 1962 to Clarence and Christine Alexander. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Calvin was employed as Lead Medical Technologist in Point of Care Testing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital where he worked for over 35 years. He was also employed part-time, at Brookwood Baptist Medical Hospital for over ten years.

To cherish his memory, Calvin leaves behind his parents, Clarence and Christine Alexander of Phenix City, Al., brother, Michael Alexander (Stephanie) of Phenix City, Al., brother, Victor Alexander (Adrienne) of Birmingham, Al., brother, Timothy Alexander (Loleta) of Helena, Al; uncles and aunts, Robert (Katie) Lyles, Phenix City, AL, Catherine (Fletcher) Pinkard, Roanoke, AL, Juliette Goshay, Phenix City, AL, Masie (Milton) Taylor, Smiths Station, AL, Juanita (Johnnie S.) Taylor, Smiths Station, AL and Christine Lyles, Phenix City, AL; five nieces; three nephews, and a host of cousins.


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My deepest Sympathy Sorry for your loss To The Alexander Family. The Garrie Simmons and Family

I'm so sadden about the news of The Loss of Mr.Calvin! I was his next door neighbor and he was like family and A Father to me! I'm just finding out Today and I'm lost for words right now! You will Truly be missed by The Boys and I! Your Presence, Your smile, Helping and Waving hand as I pulled up at home will definitely be missed! We love you Mr.Calvin! Rest in Love Sweetheart. We will be neighbors Again!πŸ˜’πŸ˜‡πŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’œ

Rest in Paradise. Condolences to all the family Cuz Von spoke so highly of you and all that you did for her thru her college years and beyond. I give my deepest sympathy to you all there. Luv you all. Neicey William's and family

I will miss you my friend....πŸ˜” Praying for the Family.... Calvin that SmileπŸ’ž Shirul Hodo( UAB-EVS)

My heart hurts... Calvin and I were "forever friend" as he would always say. The last time that I saw him, he told me to take care of myself because I was working too many hours. Any time that we worked the same days, he and I would get together and talk. I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven. He truly was my forever friend! Michele (Brookwood Pathology)

My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. Calvin was a very dear friend who always greeted me with a smile and a hug. WE shared college classes and study time together. He was always encouraging and an had a smile that would brighten the darkest of days. I will miss our shared laughter and meetings on the crosswalk. Love you so much! Jennifer

What can I say about Calvin: A swee and humble soul. Someone I have had the pleasure to know over 15 years. We would always meet each other with a smile. Calvin smile was so big and in his eyes you could feel the love. We would say we are still here. Within the last 3 to 4 months I would see him first thing in the morning and then at lunch time. He would say to me and a coworker I know where I can find the two of you at the same place and time each day. What a shiny star, that Calvin was and still is to me. Calvin is the Biggest Star at UAB Hospital to me. So when we look at the sky each day, know that the brightest star you are seeing is Calvin and all of the others we have lost. When I look up at the sky today, I will pick out a star and call it Calvin. One of the brightest stars at UAB Hospital. Shelia King-Daniel, Pastoral Care Nursing Staff Development at UAB Hospital is where Calvin & I first got to know each other.

A Spirit of Life

What can I say about Calvin: A sweet and humble soul. Someone I have had the pleasure to know over 15 years. We would always meet each other with a smile. Calvin smile was so big and in his eyes you could feel the love. We would say we are still here. Within the last 3 to 4 months I would see him first thing in the morning and then at lunch time. He would say to me and a coworker I know where I can find the two of you at the same place and time each day. What a shinny star the Calvin was and still is to me. Calvin is the Biggest Star of UAB Hospital to me. So when we look at the sky each day, know that the brightest star you are seeing is Calvin and all of the others we have lost. When I look up at the sky today, I will pick out a star and call it Calvin. One of the brightest stars at UAB Hospital.

Thank you for all you have done !rest on Calvin

Sorry for your loss Rip Calvin!πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

I will always remember Calvin with his infectious smile. He worked a few years on night shift before transferring to day shift. Every evening I would look forward to my 4 o'clock phone call so I could gossip. Did we talk! I even burned up the chicken from running my mouth with Calvin. When in much distress from working in chemistry, I could call on Calvin at anytime during the night. He would talk me through any situation. Thank you Calvin for being my friend. I will always remember you. God has truly gained a beautiful angel. June Moseley

Calvin brought such joy and comfort to my work-life. He will be greatly missed by an infinite number of people. Continued prayers for him, his family and loved ones. -Victoria Moreno

The smile, the sincerity. I will miss you my friend. Sending prayers for the entire family as well as all the other lives he touched. Tammie Washington, UAB Hospital.

Calvin will be greatly missed. Such a beautiful spirit who always had a smile and kind words. I can remember the first day we crossed paths In the 1980's. I will truly miss you my friend. I offer my heartfelt sincere prayers and condolences to the family. Praying God will grant you love, joy, and peace during this journey. Debbie D UAB Hospital Lab

I'm gonna miss you. You had a heart of gold and always made me laugh and when I didn't want to. You were my work dad and I could always laugh and joke with you...this just seems so unreal and I'm gonna miss. Thank you for the time we did share at LABCORP...love you Richelle

Calvin and I worked together in the lab for many years. I will always remember him as the sweetest, sincere, kind, and caring person to all who knew him. Calvin will be truly missed by all the lives he has touched. His smile and his laughter will always be embedded in my heart. RIP Calvin we will miss you dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Debra Early, UAB

Calvin was genuine, sincere, kind and a wonderful person I enjoyed working with him at UAB. He was the type of person who could bring a smile to your face with the words he spoke. Always funny with a great since of humor. People were drawn to his infectious smile. I love Calvin he will always be in my heart. Wishing the family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please know that i am praying for you and accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Linda B .

My deepest sympathy to the entire Alexander family. I worked with Calvin for many years. He was indeed a great person with always a loving smile. I will cherish his memory and his kindness.

Marian Drake UAB

You have our deepest sympathy, we are so sorry. Calvin was such a fine man. We are proud of his accomplishment. We don't understand why such a fine person has to leave so soon. We will understand it better by and by. May God continue to bless your family. Lewis and Johnnie Smith Lew and Tracey Smith

My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family. Calvin was always smiling and willing to help the staff with competencies. We could count on him to assist and provide the information we needed. He will be missed.

Dr. Marcia Lowe, Birmingham Black Nurses Association (BBNA) 2nd Vice President-National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)

I will always remember Calvin; so generous with his time, wisdom, and his wonderful smiles. Even when working short-staffed or during the busiest day, he would remain positive. He was a good listener, teacher, nurturer, and always so polite. I think I will always remember that he loved wearing great shoes! Prayers for his family that God will bring his perfect peace and that cherished memories bring comfort. Dawn Haddock, Point of Care, Brookwook Baptist Medical Center

I will miss you Man! I Thank God for the time I got to know you. Rest my Friend God bless your family. NQS (UAB Maintenance Department).

LOVE YOU CALVIN !!! YOU WILL ALWAYS FOREVER BE IN MY HEART FCS

Calvin and I worked together in the lab for several years at UAB. Although I moved from there my current job is in proximity and I still saw him periodically. Always happy to see me, made time to stop and catch up. His smile and positive energy always uplifted me. Calvin is a special person and touched many lives - sometimes with a major impact and sometimes, most times, just being Calvin and loving life and all his friends. Shine your light Calvin, Becky Curry, UAB.

May his peace be with you until we meet again my friend.The years of knowing you have been awesome

.I will forever cherious all our great memories.

Calvin and I started at UAB around the same time. He always had a smile on his face and was so sweet! His laugh was so special and he will be missed walking the halls at UAB. Praying for his family!

Even though I usually encountered Calvin as we conducted shift turnover, he always had a smile and sometimes an amusing story. I will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful gentleman. My thoughts and prayers for the family. He will truly be missed. - Julie Wilcox, Lab Manager, Brookwood Baptist

I would see Calvin during our annual competencies at UAB. He was always so pleasant and kept a big smile every time I saw him. You could tell that he was genuinely a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved one during this difficult time. G. Austin

I will always remember your kindness and smile. RIP Pamela Reed, UAB

Calvin always met you with a smile. He was an important piece of the UAB family and he will be truly missed. My prayers go out to the family. - Stephanie Henderson

I only knew Calvin for a short time but during that time I found him to be a very nice person that always greeted me with a smile. I am going to miss him and hope his loved ones will be able to remember him and be able to endure their loss with dignity and love for Calvin.

Calvin was an AWESOME PERSON with a big heart you will always see him smiling no matter if it was 5am or 5pm. He will be truly miss walking and working around UAB Hospital. To the family "Look to the hills which comes your help knowing that your help will come from the Lord".

Calvin was the warmest, sweetest person anyone could be around. He had a contagious laugh. He was a true Angel on earth. He will be greatly missed by many. Co-worker Carmise Belser Durant

Mr Calvin always made my day better with his bright smile and kind words. He will be missed! Sarah Nafziger

There are certain people who can walk into a room and instantly light it up. Their magnetism and exuberant smile calm the chaos, while their gentle presence and kindhearted spirit tune out the noise.

Calvin Alexander was one of those people.

Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him, working with him, and learning from him will forever be better because of him.

Rest In Peace and Power, Calvin. Thank you for leaving a beautiful mark on this world. -Kelly Karell

The halls of UAB will never be the same. In the early 90's when I came to work at UAB Calvin would take my calls in the lab and always had the answer or would find the answer. Always a positive attitude. I'll never forget when I met him in the hall the first time I recognized his voice and he was just a light to work with on a daily basis. Prayers for his family during this time and thanks for raising such a sweet man with an even kinder spirit.

Calvin I'm really gonna miss ur smile restin heaven love Jennifer Humphrey always a friend

Calvin I'm really gone miss u such a awesome person always had that smile restin heaven

U will be missed RIP. Always a good time with u praying that you know I will miss u To the family my payers are with u Rodney

RIP

"God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things has passed away." (Revelation 21:3,4)

Calvin, God saw that it was time to come home. I am going to miss seeing you walking the hallways at UAB MEDICINE. I can see you now, stopping when you see me coming your way. That smile I will never forget. You was one smooth guy and had the personality that we all will remember. My heart goes out to your family. May God give you strength as you go through this sorrowful time. Bonnie Coleman UAB P.T. DEPT.

Calvin was so kind and a humble man. He worked so hard. I will always remember and think about him. Very loving Spirit.

Prayers for his family,

Lakeasha McTear

Calvin was truly one of a kind and will be missed! He was very kind, professional, patient, talented, funny, engaging, knowledgeable, helpful, courteous and the list goes on. He never met a stranger and could interact with everyone. I have only known Calvin a few years but he seemed like a life long friend. Every time he taught a class he would light up the room with enthusiasm. He always made a connection with his audience by asking questions that prompted us to think about how everything works together diagnostically and clinically. He was brilliant and a great teacher. Praying for your family during this time. Gerrie

Calvin was always smiling and positive. He will be missed.

Savannah Jones, UAB,Birmingham.

Calvin was a very kind gentlemen with a thoughtful heart. I will miss him very much. My heart goes out to his family and I will keep you all in my prayers. He was one of a kind, hard-working and dedicated. -Tonia Webb, Co-worker Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.

Prayers are for the family during this most difficult time Sorry for your loss. RIP to an former co-worker and friend Mae

Every time I saw Calvin he was smiling and laughing.

Thoughts and prayers for the entire family~TMJ

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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