Ira R. Alexander

Ira R. Alexander, age 94, of Nixon, passed away May 8, 2016 in Seguin. He was born on Nov. 12, 1921 in Steele Creek, N.C.

Ira was a World War II veteran who was present at the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. He retired from Union Carbide after 32 years of employment as a machinist. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carr Alexander and Wilma Smith Alexander Jardo and a brother, George Alexander. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Dorothy McMeans Alexander; daughter, Irajean Black and husband Jim; son, Rudy V. Alexander and wife Nancie; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; as well as other loving family and many friends. 

Visitation will be held Friday, May 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Nixon with Pastor Rhonda Troll officiating. Interment will follow at the Nixon Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Storehouse, c/o First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 20, Nixon, Texas 78140. The online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.