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Virgil C. Alexander
Born: 2/22/1921
Died: 9/7/2013
Age: 92
Community: Flint, MI
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ALEXANDER, VIRGIL C. – Of Flint, Age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at McLaren-Flint, surrounded by family. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 10 from 1:00-8:00pm at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint. Visitation will also be at Lincoln Park Methodist Church, 3410 Fenton Road, Flint on Wednesday, September 11 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm before the funeral service. The service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, with Reverend Maurice Horne officiating. Interment will be at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, 2020 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, with a military graveside service under the auspices of VFW Chevrolet Motor Post #3087 Honor Guard.
Virgil was born on February 22, 1921 in Bloomfield, Missouri, son of the late William and Effie (Miller) Alexander, one of nine children in a rural farming family. He graduated from Puxico (Missouri) High School in 1941. He then served in the Civilian Construction Corps before joining the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving shipboard in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during invasions and kamikaze attacks. Leaving the Navy in 1946, he began work with General Motors in Flint, where he worked just over 40 years until retirement in 1986. He married Doris Lee in 1961, and she preceded him in death in 1988. Also preceding him in death were his eight siblings, Minnie, Alta, Ralph, Ray, Velma, James, Carl and Bill.
Virgil very much enjoyed fishing, Tigers baseball, shooting pool, church events and watching PGA golf, but he was first and foremost a devoted and sincere family man. He always welcomed all who came to his door, and was perhaps happiest at family gatherings. His modesty and enthusiasm for being with and supporting others was inspirational to many, as he led by example rather by decree. His devotion to family, plus his attendance record at GM, was such that when he once requested a mid-week day off, his supervisor knew to ask “So who’s graduating or getting married this time?”
Virgil also bravely and cheerfully took on the role of stepfather to Doris’ five children, and was a caring and supportive stepdad, grandpa and great-grandpa. Surviving Virgil are stepchildren Janell Reeves of Flint, Diane (Michael) McNea of Swartz Creek, Jerry (Susan) Lee of Albuquerque, NM, many nephews and nieces both near and far, grandchildren Edward, John Jr., Andrea (Carl), Andrew and Nicole (Neal), and great-grandchildren Skylar and Colton (with a third great-grandchild currently under construction). He was preceded in death by stepchildren John Lee of Flint and Bethany Ratliff of Detroit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lincoln Park Methodist Church.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
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| Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. |
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9/11/2013 |
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2:00 PM |
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Lincoln Park Methodist Church
3410 Fenton Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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