Robert "Black" Alexander Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Robert "Black" Alexander

Robert “Black” Alexander, 70, of Phenix City, AL passed Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Smiths Station, AL.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brandon Thornton, pastor, officiating and Rev. Pryce Battle, eulogist. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Public visitation is Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST.

Mr. Robert “Black” Alexander was born January 1, 1954, in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Charlie and the late Ruth Gary Alexander. Robert departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home.

He confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Bethel A.M.E Church. Later in life he united with the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. J. H. Flakes, Jr., where Rev. Pryce Battle is currently serving as pastor. Robert was a member of the choir and a former member of the Family Stars Gospel Quartet, which consisted of he and his brothers. Robert attended Mt. Olive School. He was a former employee of Golden Foundries.

“What God has joined together let no man put asunder.” Robert married the love of his life, Jacqueline Williams Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ruth Alexander; brothers, Michael Alexander, Joel Lee Alexander; sisters, Bernice Alexander Jenkins and Belinda Alexander.

Mr. Alexander leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Jacqueline Alexander; sons, Captain Timothy (April) Jones and Orlando Williams; daughters, Dr. Shandra Thomas, Jennifer (Joshua) Ferguson, Tiffany (David) Nelson and Tameka (Douglas Jr.) Rogers; brothers, James (Peggy) Gary, Charlie (KoKese) Alexander, Jr., Willie (Anna) Alexander, Curtis Alexander; sisters, Dorothy (Fred) Glenn, Minister Judy (Bob) Farley, Teresa (Melvin) Floyd, Lisa (Ervin) Jackson; 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Robert (Marilyn) Williams, Nathan (Cathy) Williams, Keith Williams; sisters-in-law, Carrie Nell Corbin, Margaret (Ernest) McCory, Barbara (Frank) Loud, Geraldine Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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My condolences to the entire Alexander family, may God bless you all in your time of lost Linda Armstrong

Our deepest condolences goes out to our entire family in this time of loss. Black you will truly be missed. May your soul rest in heaven man. Mr. Frank & Linda Pridgett.

Captain Jones you know we love you. So sorry for the loss of your Father.

Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help knowing, that all our help comes from the Lord. Vera, Eric Woods and Family.

My deepest sympathies and condolences 💐 & praying 🙏🏽 in your time of grief. Black you will truly be missed. I loved to hear you sing the song "On my way home" Ex specifically when you came to the part " fix it Jesus ." I know you're probably singing it right now. Praying 🙏🏽 for the Lord to strengthen the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We're going to miss you. As for now rest in peace until we meet on the other side. Goodnight neighbor. From:Josh Sr, Rita, Franceska & Josh Blanding Jr.

My condolences to the Alexander family!

My condolences and sincere prayers go out to you the entire Alexander family. I 🙏 that God will grant you all the strength that is needed during this most difficult time. Love The Woods and Thorne Family

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed hearing "Black" sing. A few months ago he was with us during choir rehearsal @ St. Paul in Crawford. May God give each of you, strength, comfort, peace and understanding during this most difficult time. Sending much love, many prayers and deepest sympathy. 🌹❤🙏🏿🙏🏿 From Faye Vaughn-Ingram and Family.

Sending my condolences to The Alexander Family🙏🙏🙏♥️.
Melvin and Angelia Jackson Sr.

Sending love and condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss love Fletcher and Emma Torbert ❤

Sorry for your loss, to the family sending love and condolences to the family.

I hadn't seen you in a while but I remember your smile and you always being nice to me. Rest in Peace Uncle Black.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord....Prayers and Condolences to the Family.....Marquis Heard & Family, Salem Al.

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