Obituary for Gene Hershell Alexander
Gene Hershell Alexander, 83, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in his home on Lake Vernon Road in Leesville with his wife by his side.
Gene was born May 28, 1941, on Lake Vernon Road in Leesville, LA. He graduated from Leesville High School and became a police officer for the city of Leesville. While working for the city, on his time off he began building his empire. Alexander’s Auto Salvage was established in 1965. Over the years he created a very successful life for himself and his family. He loved his job, but more than that he loved spending time with his family. Gene loved the Lord, and he wanted everyone he came in contact with to know his Savior. He was grateful for all that he had been blessed with and to everyone that helped him along the way.
Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Martha Alexander of Leesville;
sons, Charlie Alexander (Brittany) and Larry “Scooter” Alexander (Carmen) all of Hornbeck;
daughters-in-law, Shelley Alexander of Hornbeck and Pam "Pameler" Butler of Alabama;
stepsons, Mark Sanders of Michigan and Michael Sanders Sr. (Belinda) of Denham Springs;
twelve grandchildren, Dre’ Alexander (Kristen), Lenzie Bennett (Hogan), Brady Alexander, Parker Alexander, Paisley Alexander, Paxton Alexander, Alicia Beyer (Kristie), Marc Sanders, Michael Sanders Jr. (Brea), Kaitlyn Holland (Brandt), Brooke Sanders, and Beau Sanders;
six great-grandchildren, Payne Bennett, Duffie Alexander, Dutton Alexander, Madison Sanders, Cole Sanders, and Kane Johnson;
and many nieces, nephews, and friends,
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Alexander & Mamie O’Banion Alexander; sisters, Grace Alexander & Pauline Franklin; and brother, Larry Alexander.
Gene will be remembered by many for the love he showed to everyone he came in contact with and for always having his foot on it.
Funeral services for Gene will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Reverends Keith Dowden and Jason Lupo officiating. The burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be William Tibbitts, Tim Alexander, Chris Harmon, Tom Park, Wayne Partridge, and Danny Roshong.
A visitation will be held at Pine Hill Baptist Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to extend special thanks to William Tibbitts and the hospice care team for all they have done.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
21
Dec
10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Pine Hill Baptist Church
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
Saturday
21
Dec
2:00 PM
Pine Hill Baptist Church
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Pine Hill Cemetery
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
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