James E. Alexander Sr. went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2023, at the age of 87. Jim was born September 12, 1935, in Hudson, ME and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Alexander and Doris Brooks, Richard Alexander (brother), Melanie Randall (niece), David Alexander (nephew), Elaine Strout (sister), Randy Alexander (nephew) and JT Astle Jr. (great-grandson)
Jim is survived by his wife and best friend Rosalie of 65 years and his children Cynthia & Scott Crawford, Kathy & Bridge Astle, Julia & Brent Haverlock, Jeanine & Kent Tableman, Jimmy & Denise Alexander and Bradley Stewart.
He was affectionately known as Grampie Greenfield, Big Gramp, and just plain Gramp by his 14 Grandchildren. Ryan & Sara Crawford, Travis Crawford, Samantha & Jordan Heimer, Jeremy Astle & Elisha Leavitt, Danny Astle, Michael & Tara Astle, Victoria & Rhett Cockerill, Veronica & Marcus Sibley, Fernald Haverlock, Nicole & Greg Johnston, Wesley & Sarah Day, Tiffany Leadbetter & Chance Abbt, Monica & Brett Bradford, Tyler & Kayla Alexander & 23 much loved great grandchildren Emilie, Gavin, Rilynn, Madison, Nakeesha, Braydan, Lucas, Dylan, Brooke, Scarlett, Marshall, Gibson, Regan, Olivia, Emma, Elle, Neve, Thea, Ally, Aubrey, Everly, Everett, Ezekiel and many nieces and nephews.
He served honorably for the U.S. Air Force at Maine Air National Guard for 37 years in Weapons / Aircraft Fuels. He had many accomplishments during his military days and ended his years of service with a 1990 Tour of Duty Saudi Arabia - Operation Desert Storm/Shield and a 1991 Tour of Duty Spain - Operation Desert Storm.
He served the Town of Greenfield as Selectman and caretaker of the cemeteries.. Jim did all this while maintaining his own Alexander’s Blueberry Farm from 1961 on...for pleasure Jim greatly enjoyed his camp at Brandy Pond, family gatherings, and day trips.
He cherished this past year with the Greenfield Bible Study & Prayer Group in his home with family and special friends.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life with a Military Service at 11AM, June 18, 2023 at Brookings- Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, ME with a reception following at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, ME.
Those who wish to remember Jim in a special way may make donations to Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
P.O. Box 3000 801 Bamboo Road Boone, NC 28607
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/james-everett-alexander-sr-greenfield-twp-me/
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Jim is survived by his wife and best friend Rosalie of 65 years and his children Cynthia & Scott Crawford, Kathy & Bridge Astle, Julia & Brent Haverlock, Jeanine & Kent Tableman, Jimmy & Denise Alexander and Bradley Stewart.
He was affectionately known as Grampie Greenfield, Big Gramp, and just plain Gramp by his 14 Grandchildren. Ryan & Sara Crawford, Travis Crawford, Samantha & Jordan Heimer, Jeremy Astle & Elisha Leavitt, Danny Astle, Michael & Tara Astle, Victoria & Rhett Cockerill, Veronica & Marcus Sibley, Fernald Haverlock, Nicole & Greg Johnston, Wesley & Sarah Day, Tiffany Leadbetter & Chance Abbt, Monica & Brett Bradford, Tyler & Kayla Alexander & 23 much loved great grandchildren Emilie, Gavin, Rilynn, Madison, Nakeesha, Braydan, Lucas, Dylan, Brooke, Scarlett, Marshall, Gibson, Regan, Olivia, Emma, Elle, Neve, Thea, Ally, Aubrey, Everly, Everett, Ezekiel and many nieces and nephews.
He served honorably for the U.S. Air Force at Maine Air National Guard for 37 years in Weapons / Aircraft Fuels. He had many accomplishments during his military days and ended his years of service with a 1990 Tour of Duty Saudi Arabia - Operation Desert Storm/Shield and a 1991 Tour of Duty Spain - Operation Desert Storm.
He served the Town of Greenfield as Selectman and caretaker of the cemeteries.. Jim did all this while maintaining his own Alexander’s Blueberry Farm from 1961 on...for pleasure Jim greatly enjoyed his camp at Brandy Pond, family gatherings, and day trips.
He cherished this past year with the Greenfield Bible Study & Prayer Group in his home with family and special friends.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life with a Military Service at 11AM, June 18, 2023 at Brookings- Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, ME with a reception following at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, ME.
Those who wish to remember Jim in a special way may make donations to Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
P.O. Box 3000 801 Bamboo Road Boone, NC 28607
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/james-everett-alexander-sr-greenfield-twp-me/
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