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Howard Alexander Obituary

A retired barber, he practiced his trade for 61 years. He was a lifelong cattleman employed by Brown Stockyard and Dominique's Stockyard and a bus driver for the Pointe Coupee Parish school system. He also worked at a St. Francisville paper mill for several years. He died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at his home in Jarreau. He was 82 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lakeland, on Friday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Interment in Chenal Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Mary Lois Alexander; daughter, Marianne Alexander Patin and husband Jesse; sister, Loretta Alexander Fabre; two grandchildren, Kristopher Patin and wife Erin, and Nicholas Patin; and great-grandson, Luke Patin. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Patin, Nicholas Patin, Jesse Patin, Mike Fabre, Jeff Smith and Clement Guidroz. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Fabre, Manuel Guidroz and Esmond Drott. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard Alexander Sr. and Agnes Aucoin; daughter, Linda Alexander Guidroz; and son, David Randell Alexander. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 248, New Roads, Knights of Columbus Council 8878 and the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pointe Coupee Hospice or American Cancer Society. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.wilbertservices.com. Arrangements by Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2009.
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I remember the times Mr. Alexander would take me on tours of the pasture to see my cows...including new ones he had added to my stock. Once there was a calf nursing on my cow and his, and we couldn't figure out which cow was the mother. We solved the problem by splitting the profit on that one! He was truly a wonderful person. I will miss him, and will always have fond memories of him.

Patsy David

April 2, 2009

I will always remember Mr. Alexander, how nice he was to everyone. I remember the times when I would bring my grandfather (Leo Miller)in for a hair cut. The baber shop seemed to breath with laughter, and some "tall tales"? Thanking you and yes,you will be in my prayers. DANNY JANIS

DANNY JANIS

March 14, 2009

Mrs. Mary Lois, Marianne & family, where do I start? My ''OLD BUDDY'' is gone but left me with so many treasured memories. He is one in a million, I will never ever forget all the trips to LSU baseball and we always had to take the old bridge instead of the interstate and me and Mrs Dot would just look at each other and he told old old stories all the way there and all the way back home..He never made the 4th inning, he would go to the car and sleep and wait for us. The very best of all was the night after the game he started toward Airline Hwy and drug us in the stockyard at 10:00 at night, did we get some stares. There was not a place we stopped he wouldn talk to everybody and did not know half of the people...well, that is only a portion of all the good times we had. Last but not least he nicknamed me ""BIG MOUTH'''' and I will always remember that name....Mary Lois and Marianne you had a wonderful loving husband and dad and I know you will miss him and so will I..God will give you the strength to go on without him and treasure the precious moments...I will pray for all of you..God Bless!!! Love ""BIG MOUTH""" Debbie Gremillion

Debbie Gremillion

March 13, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

March 13, 2009

"Miss" Mary Lois and Marianne,

I hope you know how much you all mean to me. I have always thought of you as family. Mr. Howard was like a grandpa to me.

He was such a caring, funny and kind man. We will truly miss him. I am so thankful I was able to talk to him one last time. I will never forget our last conversation and the last thing he said to me "I LOVE YOU".

I am not able to come to you and do things for you, but I am just a phone call away if you need to talk.

I know it doesn't take the pain away right now for any of us, be at least we know he is no longer suffering and is with Linda and Randy Maw Maw Alexander watching over all of us.

You are in my thoughts and prayers every minute.

I LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL OF MY HEART!!! DARLA

DARLA ANDRE

March 12, 2009

Mary Lois & Family,
Our prayers are with you all at this time. Mr. Howard was such a nice person. He will be missed.

Randy & Brenda Summers

March 12, 2009

Mary Lois and Marianne,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a personality and a good man. God bless you and your family.

Eleanor and Rick Allen

March 12, 2009

Marianne
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Randie Latiolais

March 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Gwen David

March 12, 2009

Loretta & Mr. Howard's Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Love Margie & Wayne Spina

Margie & Wayne Spina

March 12, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Howards passing. I have so many memories of him, he was hard working and always had a smile & a story. He can rest in peace now. My prayers & thoughts are with you & the family.

Pam-Laurent Jarreau

March 12, 2009

Marianne,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. May your memories comfort you.

Diana Frank

March 12, 2009

Marianne:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diana Horne

Diana Horne

March 12, 2009

Mrs. Mary Lois and Marianne,
My love and prayers are for all of you this morning.
Mary Lois, you and Mr. Howard were my second parents when I was growing up. I have such fond memories of all those weekends I spend at your home. Every Sunday morning, Mr. Howard would go get those donuts for all of us.
I treasure visiting with the two of you at our favorite spot the pass few years.
Mr. Howard was such a friendly, sweet, always laughing and smiling person.
May God Bless all of you,
All Ways,
Always, Fay

Fay and Ronnie Firmin

March 12, 2009

marylois and fly. so sorry to read about "barber". he and cliff can share many memories. my prayers are for Our Lord and Savior giveeach of you His loving peace and comfort at this time. with love and prayers, betty

BETTY STONAKER

March 12, 2009

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