Thomas Lee Alexander
May 18, 1941 ~ February 15, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Thomas Lee “Tommy” Alexander, 62, of 360 Oakview Park Road, Asheville, died Sunday, February 15, 2004, in an Asheville hospital.
Mr. Alexander was a native of Buncombe County and was a son of the late James and Thelma Stone Alexander. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Roger and Danny Alexander. He was a graduate of Owen High School and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked with Winn-Dixie Stores for 40 years, retiring in management. He was a 20-year member of the Oakley Athletic Association and the Reynolds Booster Club. He was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church where he was an active volunteer.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Faye Henson Alexander; one daughter, Audrey Wilkie of Fletcher; two sons, Jason Alexander and his wife Tara of Fairview and Houston Alexander of Asheville; two grandchildren, Chelsey Wilkie and Hannah Alexander of Fairview, several nieces and nephews including a special niece Martha Wilson.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Pastor James Walker and the Revs. Ryland D. Whitehorn and Harold Savell officiating. Dr. Ian Walker will conduct the interment service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home at 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704.
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WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOVE ONE. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
dear faye i really am very sorry for your lose i really wish and hope if there is anything we can do for you you wont hesitate to ask i really am no good at these things but we are only next door and if i can help you in any way i will again i am deeply sorry and so is chas sorry eric
Faye and Children, We did not know about Tommy’s illness or his death. We were so sad to here about his passing. Please know we will remember you all in our prayers. God Bless Your Sweet Family!! Sonny & Karen Disher
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Airley
I just wanted to let all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about Tommy.
Our thoughts are prayers are with you. May God be you strength through this time…
Tommy trying to fool the game warden on our trout fishing trips, the golf that we always tried to play, and the great times we had for a short period at Winn Dixie. These are the things I immediately thought of when I saw his picture in the Black Mountain News. Faye, I can only imagine your loss and how you and the children must feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Jan, Gary and David Summey 1420 Badham Dr. Birmingham, al 35126
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry to hear of your lose. If you need anything you know where we are!
Sincerely,
Chas and Family
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. His strength and perserverence have touched more lives than you will ever know. We hope and pray that God heals your broken hearts and comforts you with his grace. Your family will continuously be in our thoughts and prayers.
Faye, Just to say that Barbara and I are very sorry for your hurt. However we both know that Tommy is in a better place than us. I have always liked very much having Tommy as my classmate and friend. We share with you and your children your hurt. Tommy served his country, you, your family the
church with great optimism regards always Don
Houston and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I just found out but you have been in my thoughts and prayers and I will continue to pray for you during this hard time. Please let me know if you need a friend to talk to!
Our love and sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Tommy nad Jessie Koontz
Faye, Audrey, Jason, and Houston:
No one knows how hard these times are for you and yours, and the rest of the family, I can only think of the good times I had with Uncle Tommy over the years, I always looked forward to the times that we came to visit, I can never remember any time that Tommy wasn’t very polite and cheerful, he always made us feel special and he was special to us. I will always remember last year when he helped me make that box for Crystal, and the sign he made me for Christmas will hold a special place in my heart, our loss is Heavens gain.
Randy, Sharon, Crystal and Cara
Faye and family,
So sorry for your loss. As a neighbor and former co-worker, he will always be remembered as a friendly neighbor with a constant smile. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan & Arnold Spivey
Faye,
We were all so sorry to hear about your loss. The staff only knew Mr. Alexander for such a short time but he was such a blessing to us with his uplifting spirit,he touched all our hearts. We will pray for you and your family for the Lords wonderful grace and mercy in this your time of need..We will miss him but heaven has gained…All our Love,The Staff at Cancer Care,Annette and Mike Crook, and Jeff and Carrie Spivey Shuler…
My deepest sympathy in your loss. He will be greatly missed. Love Jane
Faye,
I could hardly believe it when Lynda Adams told me Sunday Morning in the choir. It was hard to sing after that. We are still praying for you. I love you, Opal
To Faye and Family.
I am so sorry to read of your loss. I pray that God will surround each of you with His love and strength during these difficult days.
May God carry you and your family in His arms and give you peace.
Love Vivian A. Scott
Words Cannot Express My Deepest Sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,Mickey Wilson
Houston and Family,
I just want you to know that I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
God Bless you,
Stephanie Edwards Frisbee
No words can make up for your loss, but we hope that you know we and many others are lifting you at this time. Just know that he is walking the streets of gold with the Master. May God Bless You and comfort you as only He can.
To The Alexander Family..You are in our thoughts and prayers..
Faye, Audrey, Jason and Houston:
Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. God bless you and give you the strength and help you need.
In Christian Love, Don and Martha
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Faye,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tommy is in the Lords care now. He is at peace. May the Lord guide you as you grieve and always keep you under his wing.
God bless you and your family always. I’m here if you need anything, please let me help if I can. Barbara
Jason: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bill Fussell and family
sorry to hear about your lost. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. if you need any thing please let me know. my number is 299-7267.