J.W. “Jake” Alexander, affectionately known as Jake, passed away February 1, 2023 in Anna, Texas at the age of 89. He was born to J.T. and Florence (Robison) Alexander on April 10, 1933 in Weinert, Texas.
J.W worked as a farmer in Weinert and later as a businessman and entrepreneur in McKinney. He attended the Church of God in Melissa. He was a true outdoorsman. J.W. enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling on cruise ships. The most important earthly thing to him was family. He loved his Savior and his church as well.
J.W. is survived by his son, Rodger D. Alexander of Leonard, Texas; son, Terry G. Alexander and wife, Connie of Telephone, Texas; grandchildren, Christi Hunt-Smith and husband, Gary of Ivanhoe, Texas, and Dr. Benjamin J. Alexander of Bonham, Texas; sister, Charlene Alexander Harlan of Normagee, Texas; great grandchildren, Conley, Dalton, and Anna Lee; along with a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Florence Alexander, and wife, Joyce Alexander.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The family will receive guests for a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on J.W.’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/jw-jake-alexander .
The family wants to express our sincere appreciation to his compassionate caregiver, Tina Hill, who along with her son, Darrell, has faithfully cared for Jake for the last 8 years.
We have asked in lieu of flowers for those who would like to donate in J.W. “Jake” Alexander’s remembrance, donate to: Weinert Cemetery, P.O. Box 117, Weinert, Texas 76388, Cemetery ID #7522.