Gerald (Jerry) Dwight Alexander, 84, of Chester, Virginia peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1940 in Claremore, Oklahoma to the late Grover Cleveland and Charlotta Christaena Alexander. He was a beloved husband, dad, papa and a proud member of the Muscogee Nation Tribe. After 21 years of service in the United States Army, he retired and attended Austin Peay State University where he was awarded a bachelor’s of science degree in engineering. That achievement led to a long career as a mechanical engineer at NASA. Jerry married the love of his life, Judy H. Alexander, on December 14, 1974. They shared 50 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife, Judy; three daughters Michelle (Naomi) Alexander, Jennifer (Chris) Brnich, and Lisa (Chris) St. Hilaire; nine grandchildren, Rachael, Alex, Jacob, Madelyn, Benjamin, Lauren, Elton, Liam and Lily and four great grandchildren; as well as four of his siblings; Patty, Janiece, Ronnie, and Teena. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.
A graveside service will be held on August 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia.
