Marion L. (Dickie) Alexander, age 88, of Lyons, passed away on June 1, 2020, at Community Hospice of Vidalia after a brief illness. He was born in Toombs Central, Georgia and graduated from Toombs Central High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he received the Bronze Star for his service and valor during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was a charter member of the John Durst Sunday School class. He served as a Lyons City Councilman for 21 years. He was a member of the Lyons Lions Club and a member of American Legion. He retired from RJR Nabisco after 36 years.
Mr. Alexander is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos V. & Julia Underwood Alexander; two sisters, Jackie Payne and Jo Barrett; two brothers, Truman Alexander and Lt. Colonel Richard R. Alexander.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dot Brown Alexander; three children, Lynn Quarles Staniszewski (Rich) of St. Marys, Ga, Laura Randolph (Ken) of Coppell, TX, Lex Alexander (Melissa) of Cumming, GA; four grandchildren, T.J. Quarles (Sasha) of Glennville, GA, Lane Limpert (Kurt) of St. Marys, GA, Kyer Alexander of Cumming, GA, Ally Randolph of Coppell, TX; six great-grandchildren, Alicia Quarles, Della Quarles, Camden Quarles, Cade Plemons, Colin Plemons, Lawson Limpert; one brother C.V. Alexander Jr. of Clarksville, TN; one brother-in-law, Curtis Vaughn of Lyons, GA; and special friend of the family, Jackie Yawn of Lyons, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 4:00 PM at Lyons City Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Anderson and Pastor Jim Morrow officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 71, Lyons, GA 30436.