1953 ~ 2017
John Thomas Alexander 1953~2017
John was born August 11, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, and died July 30, 2017 peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 63. John is preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth, and his brother James, Jr. John was a devoted brother to his 2 surviving siblings, a sister, Elizabeth (Libbyanne), a brother David, and to his niece and great nephews.
John was a sought after automotive mechanic having worked in California and Colorado who loved his ’82 Chevy truck, being on the water, the great outdoors, John Wayne westerns, the color blue, cooking, and his beloved rescued Australian Cattle dog, Angel. He was also a die-hard Oakland Raider fan for most of his life.
It was Johns wish to be cremated, his ashes will be privately scattered by his family at a later date.
Johns many friends and family will dearly miss his presence on this earth. He resides among the Angels now. Bless him.
In lieu of flowers donations to help fund his Memorial would be gratefully accepted. (David Alexander, 5045 N. Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, Co 80917).
I miss my Brother and best Friend more than I can say. His passing has left a Giant Void in my life. May you rest in Peace
Brother. I know we will meet again sometime.
Your Little Brother,
David
I’m going to miss him so very much my little brother. God speed Johnny. ❤️
John you will be missed not only by those you loved but by all that knew you.
I will miss your love of life, your teasing ways and the car advise.
Thomas Campbell wrote: “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”.
Rest in peace John !
You’ are missed John; I now have to find someone who I can beat on one handed pocket.may you rest in peace. Pat
I made a mistake in spelling the word is poker not poket
You will always be in my heart. You are greatly missed. Love you uncle Jonny
To one of the biggest hearted friends that anyone could ask for, we will miss you so much. I know that everyone John meet was a better person after meeting him, I know I was. I will miss you so. Brothers forever.
Johnny I got you that chocolate cake you wanted for your birthday, did you hear us singing. Blessings and Love, Miss you brother.
I will miss you John Thomas. The many card games, talk’s about car.s and bargains you found at the flee markets.. I am thankful that you are no longer suffering.in pain. You will always have my respect and admiration for the valiant, courageous, determination you had to live life. I will always remember you as ” a diamond in the rough” Thank you for the many years of shared friendship.
Always. Trudy
Miss you to the best mechanic I knew.
You were a great friend and will be missed.
Thank you Adam for your kind note about my brother John. You have always been a good friend to my Brother John
and I. As you know, I shall always think of you as a Brother as well. Again, thanks. David Alexander
Thank you Mike. John always enjoyed talking with You and working on your Race Car.
David Alexander
Thank you Vilma for your kind words about John. He will live forever in my heart. 💜
Thank you Trudy for your thoughtfulness. 🙏
❤️
Thank you Pat.
Jonn, I moved from house that we shared as I could no
longer live there after I lost you. I now live in the small
town you wanted us to move to. In my Heart you are
here with me.
Always your Little Brother,
David
Johnny I miss you. 💙
Miss my Brother John every day.
My first Thanksgiving Without you Brother. Missed you
and your cooking. Thanksgiving will never mean as
much with you gone. I’m taking good care of your dog
Angel, she misses you as well. Love You, David
Miss you Brother Every Day.!
I’ve put up the Christmas Tree you bought for us back in
2007 and with Libbyanne’s help with trimming, the tree
still looks great.
Your Little Brother,
David
It’s new year John and I miss my Brother and best Friend
more than I can put into words. Love You John.
Your brother David
Missing You and thinking of you as always Brother.
David
It’s nice to have you at my house John, even though it was hard for
your Sister Libby Anne to see you leave. She is sure to come visit
you at my place often. Your loving rescue Dog Angel is here
and the two of you are together again.
Miss you so much Brother,
Love, David
Think of You every day Brother. Your Sister and I miss You so much. I take
care of your dog Angel and she is doing well. Libbyanne and I talk about you
whenever we get together.
We both miss you very much John.
Your Little Brother,
David
Miss you Brother. I miss our road trips, your BBQ cooking and having a cold one
with you. You were and always will be my best friend. I take good care of your
dog Angel.
You picked a winner when you rescued her from the Shelter. I know she
misses you very much. Your Sister and I talk about you often and really
miss you Brother.
Your Brother and Buddy,
David