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Claude "Alex" Alexander Jr. '56 April 15, 2019 12:42 PM updated: April 15, 2019 12:47 PM
Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home obituary
2805 S Jefferson St.
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Phone: (903) 572-3621
Claude Alexander, Jr.
October 03, 1934 - May 28, 2018
Claude Alexander, Jr., 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia, and by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Robert Werline of Granbury, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Claudia Alexander and Stephen Johnson of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter and spouse, Lauren and Derek Eggert; granddaughter, Rachel Werline; great grandchildren, Hudson and Addison Eggert. Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and June Alexander; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Alexander; sister, Marianne Casey; nephews Bobby Alexander, Jr., Chris Alexander, Todd Alexander and Greg Casey, and niece, Jill Tucker, as well as numerous Bruner and Alexander cousins and descendants. Claude was buried on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Tranquil Cemetery, an historic Texas cemetery for which Claude helped to obtain a historical marker in 2001.
Claude was born on October 3, 1934 in Mineola, Texas, the first child of Claud and Ruby (Bruner) Alexander. He moved to Mt. Pleasant as a young child, and grew up in the family home on South Jefferson. His parents operated the Hillbilly Café and Alexander’s Café in downtown Mt. Pleasant for many years, where Claude worked with them and on the family farm from an early age. He attended Mt. Pleasant schools, graduating with honors in 1952. In September 1953, he married Lucretia (Ringgold) Alexander, also an MPHS graduate.
Claude graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Range and Forestry. He worked with the Soil Conservation Service before enlisting in the United States Army in 1957. Claude served in engineering and intelligence units in Germany until his discharge in 1960. He returned to the Soil Conservation Service, but was recruited by the Texas Highway Department in Mt. Pleasant in 1961. In 1974, he left the highway department to pursue cattle ranching and additional education. He completed an Associate of Applied Science in Mid-Management from Paris Junior College in 1975. He worked for Dorchester Refinery for several years before joining the City of Mt. Pleasant in 1990. At the City, Claude performed inspection and construction supervision functions in addition to serving as the go-to resource for knowledge and know-how on a wide array of topics. After his retirement, he wrote a Titus County History column for the Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune, among many other activities that sustained his love of learning.
Throughout his life, Claude was active in community service. He was a Boy Scout and Scout leader for decades, earning honors including the Bronze Bear and Silver Beaver awards from NeTSeO Trails Council. He was a member of Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday School leader, Administrative Board member and Trustee, as well as on various committees and projects.
Claude was an exemplary servant leader, humbly and continually taking on tasks and projects for the benefit of his community. He served on, and often chaired, several groups; most notably, the Board of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and the Friends of the Library, the Titus County Historical Commission, Mt. Pleasant Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Pleasant Main Street Committee. He loved history and conservation, and this passion is embodied best in two projects which he spearheaded: the restoration of the 1897 Courthouse bell and construction of the Bell Tower, which was dedicated in 2007, and the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and Historical Museum which were dedicated in 2012. For his dedicated service, Claude received many honors and acknowledgements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in 2003.
In recognition of Claude’s commitment to his hometown, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Mt. Pleasant Friends of the Library, Titus County Historical Commission or other local charity. The family gives thanks for the loving care that Claude received from Dr. Nayyar Syed and the staff at the Bo and Patty Pilgrim Cancer Center, Choice Care Hospice and the kind caregivers who attended him in his final months. Remembrances of Claude can be shared in the online registry at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com.
Through his long life of community service and civic engagement, Claude came to know many people across Titus County and surrounding areas. The family invites all who knew Claude to join them in celebrating his life on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m.at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church, 313 N. Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Visitation will follow in the Gathering Hall.
Online registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Sunday, June 10, 2018
2:00 PM
Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church
313 North Church Street
Mount Pleasant, Texas
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Obituary sent by daughter
Claude “Alex” Alexander, Jr., ‘56, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia, and by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Robert Werline of Granbury, Texas, and Claudia Alexander ’85 and Stephen Johnson of Dallas, Texas; granddaughters Lauren (Derek) Werline Eggert ’07 and Rachel Werline; great grandchildren, Hudson and Addison Eggert. Other survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby ’58 and June Alexander, Thomas ’66 and Nancy Alexander; sister, Marianne Casey; nephews Bob Alexander, Jr. ‘82, Chris Alexander, Todd Alexander and Greg Casey, and niece, Jill Tucker.
Claude was born on October 3, 1934 in Mineola, Texas, the first child of Claud and Ruby Bruner Alexander. He moved to Mt. Pleasant as a young child, and attended Mt. Pleasant schools, graduating with honors in 1952. Claude graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Range and Forestry. He worked with the Soil Conservation Service before enlisting in the United States Army in 1957. Claude served in engineering and intelligence units in Germany until his discharge in 1960. He returned to the Soil Conservation Service, but was recruited by the Texas Highway Department in Mt. Pleasant in 1961. In 1974, he left the highway department to pursue cattle ranching and additional education. He completed an Associate of Applied Science in Mid-Management from Paris Junior College in 1975. He worked for Dorchester Refinery for several years before joining the City of Mt. Pleasant in 1990 as Construction Superintendent After his retirement, he wrote a Titus County History column for the Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune.
Throughout his life, Claude was a leader with the Boy Scouts and Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church. He served on, and often chaired, several groups; most notably, the Board of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and the Friends of the Library, the Titus County Historical Commission, Mt. Pleasant Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Pleasant Main Street Committee. He loved history and conservation, as embodied in two projects which he spearheaded: restoration of the 1897 Titus County courthouse bell and construction of the Bell Tower, dedicated in 2007, and the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and Historical Museum, dedicated in 2012. For his steadfast service, Claude received many honors and acknowledgements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in 2003.
Claude was buried at Tranquil Cemetery, an historic Texas cemetery which he helped to obtain a historical marker in 2001. A celebration of his life was held Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church. In recognition of Claude’s commitment to his hometown, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Mt. Pleasant Friends of the Library, Titus County Historical Commission or other local charity. Remembrances of Claude can be shared in the online registry at: www.batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
2805 S Jefferson St.
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Phone: (903) 572-3621
Claude Alexander, Jr.
October 03, 1934 - May 28, 2018
Claude Alexander, Jr., 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia, and by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Robert Werline of Granbury, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Claudia Alexander and Stephen Johnson of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter and spouse, Lauren and Derek Eggert; granddaughter, Rachel Werline; great grandchildren, Hudson and Addison Eggert. Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and June Alexander; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Alexander; sister, Marianne Casey; nephews Bobby Alexander, Jr., Chris Alexander, Todd Alexander and Greg Casey, and niece, Jill Tucker, as well as numerous Bruner and Alexander cousins and descendants. Claude was buried on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Tranquil Cemetery, an historic Texas cemetery for which Claude helped to obtain a historical marker in 2001.
Claude was born on October 3, 1934 in Mineola, Texas, the first child of Claud and Ruby (Bruner) Alexander. He moved to Mt. Pleasant as a young child, and grew up in the family home on South Jefferson. His parents operated the Hillbilly Café and Alexander’s Café in downtown Mt. Pleasant for many years, where Claude worked with them and on the family farm from an early age. He attended Mt. Pleasant schools, graduating with honors in 1952. In September 1953, he married Lucretia (Ringgold) Alexander, also an MPHS graduate.
Claude graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Range and Forestry. He worked with the Soil Conservation Service before enlisting in the United States Army in 1957. Claude served in engineering and intelligence units in Germany until his discharge in 1960. He returned to the Soil Conservation Service, but was recruited by the Texas Highway Department in Mt. Pleasant in 1961. In 1974, he left the highway department to pursue cattle ranching and additional education. He completed an Associate of Applied Science in Mid-Management from Paris Junior College in 1975. He worked for Dorchester Refinery for several years before joining the City of Mt. Pleasant in 1990. At the City, Claude performed inspection and construction supervision functions in addition to serving as the go-to resource for knowledge and know-how on a wide array of topics. After his retirement, he wrote a Titus County History column for the Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune, among many other activities that sustained his love of learning.
Throughout his life, Claude was active in community service. He was a Boy Scout and Scout leader for decades, earning honors including the Bronze Bear and Silver Beaver awards from NeTSeO Trails Council. He was a member of Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday School leader, Administrative Board member and Trustee, as well as on various committees and projects.
Claude was an exemplary servant leader, humbly and continually taking on tasks and projects for the benefit of his community. He served on, and often chaired, several groups; most notably, the Board of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and the Friends of the Library, the Titus County Historical Commission, Mt. Pleasant Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Pleasant Main Street Committee. He loved history and conservation, and this passion is embodied best in two projects which he spearheaded: the restoration of the 1897 Courthouse bell and construction of the Bell Tower, which was dedicated in 2007, and the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and Historical Museum which were dedicated in 2012. For his dedicated service, Claude received many honors and acknowledgements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in 2003.
In recognition of Claude’s commitment to his hometown, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Mt. Pleasant Friends of the Library, Titus County Historical Commission or other local charity. The family gives thanks for the loving care that Claude received from Dr. Nayyar Syed and the staff at the Bo and Patty Pilgrim Cancer Center, Choice Care Hospice and the kind caregivers who attended him in his final months. Remembrances of Claude can be shared in the online registry at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com.
Through his long life of community service and civic engagement, Claude came to know many people across Titus County and surrounding areas. The family invites all who knew Claude to join them in celebrating his life on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m.at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church, 313 N. Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Visitation will follow in the Gathering Hall.
Online registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Sunday, June 10, 2018
2:00 PM
Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church
313 North Church Street
Mount Pleasant, Texas
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Obituary sent by daughter
Claude “Alex” Alexander, Jr., ‘56, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia, and by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Robert Werline of Granbury, Texas, and Claudia Alexander ’85 and Stephen Johnson of Dallas, Texas; granddaughters Lauren (Derek) Werline Eggert ’07 and Rachel Werline; great grandchildren, Hudson and Addison Eggert. Other survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby ’58 and June Alexander, Thomas ’66 and Nancy Alexander; sister, Marianne Casey; nephews Bob Alexander, Jr. ‘82, Chris Alexander, Todd Alexander and Greg Casey, and niece, Jill Tucker.
Claude was born on October 3, 1934 in Mineola, Texas, the first child of Claud and Ruby Bruner Alexander. He moved to Mt. Pleasant as a young child, and attended Mt. Pleasant schools, graduating with honors in 1952. Claude graduated from Texas A&M University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Range and Forestry. He worked with the Soil Conservation Service before enlisting in the United States Army in 1957. Claude served in engineering and intelligence units in Germany until his discharge in 1960. He returned to the Soil Conservation Service, but was recruited by the Texas Highway Department in Mt. Pleasant in 1961. In 1974, he left the highway department to pursue cattle ranching and additional education. He completed an Associate of Applied Science in Mid-Management from Paris Junior College in 1975. He worked for Dorchester Refinery for several years before joining the City of Mt. Pleasant in 1990 as Construction Superintendent After his retirement, he wrote a Titus County History column for the Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune.
Throughout his life, Claude was a leader with the Boy Scouts and Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church. He served on, and often chaired, several groups; most notably, the Board of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and the Friends of the Library, the Titus County Historical Commission, Mt. Pleasant Habitat for Humanity and Mt. Pleasant Main Street Committee. He loved history and conservation, as embodied in two projects which he spearheaded: restoration of the 1897 Titus County courthouse bell and construction of the Bell Tower, dedicated in 2007, and the Mt. Pleasant Public Library and Historical Museum, dedicated in 2012. For his steadfast service, Claude received many honors and acknowledgements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in 2003.
Claude was buried at Tranquil Cemetery, an historic Texas cemetery which he helped to obtain a historical marker in 2001. A celebration of his life was held Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church. In recognition of Claude’s commitment to his hometown, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Mt. Pleasant Friends of the Library, Titus County Historical Commission or other local charity. Remembrances of Claude can be shared in the online registry at: www.batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
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