Obituaries:  John (J. B.) Alexander, Sabine Parish       A-425
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 14, 1996
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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John (J. B.) Alexander

  Graveside services for John (J. B.) Alexander, 78, of
Shreveport, former resident of Many, were held Friday, August 9,
1996, at 3 p.m. Officiating was Rev. Rodney Duron, pastor of
First Assembly of God Church in Shreveport. Interment was at
Rose-Neath Cemetery.

  Mr. Alexander passed away August 6, in Shreveport, after a brief
illness. He was born in Heflin, and retired after 36 years with
Ethyl Corporation in Baton Rouge, was in real estate sales in the
Army/Toledo Bend area, served as chairman of the Sabine Parish
Planning Commission from August, 1983, until April, 1989, was a
32nd Degree Mason of the Many Lodge #411.

  He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army in the South
Pacific during World War II. After the war, he served in the Army
National Guard until his retirement in 1951. He was a fishing and
hunting enthusiast. The family wishes to express their special
thanks for the loving care given Daddy by Andrea Ballard, and the
staffs of Shreveport Manor, and South Park Guest Care.

  He is survived by his wife, Yvonne W. Alexander of Shreveport;
son, John P. Alexander and wife, Glenda of Katy, Tex.;
stepdaughter, Peggy Hayes and husband Dr. Joe Hayes of
Shreveport; stepson, Sam Wimbish III and wife Laurel of New Port
Richie, Fla.; sister, Nelwyn Newstadt of Shreveport; brother,
Prentis Alexander and wife Lorene of Kansas City, Kan.; 11
grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.