Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....David W. Alexander August 6 1911
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The Butler Herald, August 15, 1911
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 15, 1911
Page Three

Death Claims Confederate Veteran

Mr. D.W. Alexander

The grim reaper that spares none has made another draw on that fast diminishing 
body of old confederate veterans.  This time Mr. David Alexander received the 
summons and on the day of the Veterans reunion in Butler last week his remains 
were gently laid in the cold and silent tomb.  He succumbed to heart failure 
Sunday night August 6 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.I. Parks two miles 
south of Reynolds.

He volunteered to the call of his country in 1861 and joined Company E, Third 
Georgia Regiment with which he rendered valuable service for about one year 
when he was sent to Florida for special service.  After the war returning to 
Georgia and his family he engaged in honorable pursuits for himself and family 
and was always successful.

Mr. Alexander was 74 years old and owing to his age his health had been giving 
way for some time though the end was not so soon expected.  He returned a few 
months ago from a visit to his son in Florida and was considered to be in 
better health just before he died than when he first returned.  His wife 
preceded him to the grave about one year ago and since that time he has made 
his home with his children, some in this state and one in Florida.

Mr. Alexander was a member of the Methodist church and was always faithful in 
observing its ordinances and attending services when health permitted.  He is 
survived by five children, three sons and two daughters; these are: W.B, J.B. 
and L.B. Alexander, Mrs. A.I. Parks and Mrs. Z.L. Wilson.

The interment of Mr. Alexander’s remains took place at New Hope cemetery near 
Reynolds Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.T. Adams performing the burial service.



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