Rick G. Alexander 63, of rural Frankfort, died March 24, 2013 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
Born November 29, 1949 in Rush County, IN. Mr. Alexander was a 1968 graduate of Rushville High School. Born and raised in Rushville where he joined his first band, The Misfits as a high school sophomore in 1966. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from April 3, 1970 to December 10, 1971. He worked at Frito Lay, retiring in October 2012 after 35 years. Rick lived in Colorado, Arizona, California and Florida, returning to Indiana in 1978. A longtime musician, he sang and played guitar for the eclectric Southern Oblivion band with his brother Dennis, Aaron Walker and good friend and musical brother, Ben Flora. Rick loved cooking, enjoyed teaching and playing music and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith & Millie Hollowell.
Survived by: Companion for over 20 years: Meemee Arroyo of rural Frankfort, 3 Sons: Eric Alexander and Adam Alexander of Bloomington, Jesse (Heather) Stinnett of rural Frankfort, Brother: Dennis Alexander of Burlington, 3 Sisters: Susie (Andy) Lee of Logansport, Gayla (Brian) Zimmerman of Kokomo, Darlene Hornaday of Auburn, AL. Grandson, Jesse James Stinnett and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Goodwin Funeral Home to help the family cover final expenses.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
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March 26, 2013
He had a brother named Dennis who was in my class ('72). They lived down behind the Little League diamond and his dad was "Red". He coached me in cub league I think. Has a sister Susie lives in Kokomo probably class of 69 or 70 and Gayla around your age lives in Logansport. Older sister Darlene is in Alabama.
Information from Jerry Raike.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
Born November 29, 1949 in Rush County, IN. Mr. Alexander was a 1968 graduate of Rushville High School. Born and raised in Rushville where he joined his first band, The Misfits as a high school sophomore in 1966. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from April 3, 1970 to December 10, 1971. He worked at Frito Lay, retiring in October 2012 after 35 years. Rick lived in Colorado, Arizona, California and Florida, returning to Indiana in 1978. A longtime musician, he sang and played guitar for the eclectric Southern Oblivion band with his brother Dennis, Aaron Walker and good friend and musical brother, Ben Flora. Rick loved cooking, enjoyed teaching and playing music and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith & Millie Hollowell.
Survived by: Companion for over 20 years: Meemee Arroyo of rural Frankfort, 3 Sons: Eric Alexander and Adam Alexander of Bloomington, Jesse (Heather) Stinnett of rural Frankfort, Brother: Dennis Alexander of Burlington, 3 Sisters: Susie (Andy) Lee of Logansport, Gayla (Brian) Zimmerman of Kokomo, Darlene Hornaday of Auburn, AL. Grandson, Jesse James Stinnett and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Goodwin Funeral Home to help the family cover final expenses.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
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March 26, 2013
He had a brother named Dennis who was in my class ('72). They lived down behind the Little League diamond and his dad was "Red". He coached me in cub league I think. Has a sister Susie lives in Kokomo probably class of 69 or 70 and Gayla around your age lives in Logansport. Older sister Darlene is in Alabama.
Information from Jerry Raike.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
Rick G. Alexander 63, of rural Frankfort, died March 24, 2013 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
Born November 29, 1949 in Rush County, IN. Mr. Alexander was a 1968 graduate of Rushville High School. Born and raised in Rushville where he joined his first band, The Misfits as a high school sophomore in 1966. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from April 3, 1970 to December 10, 1971. He worked at Frito Lay, retiring in October 2012 after 35 years. Rick lived in Colorado, Arizona, California and Florida, returning to Indiana in 1978. A longtime musician, he sang and played guitar for the eclectric Southern Oblivion band with his brother Dennis, Aaron Walker and good friend and musical brother, Ben Flora. Rick loved cooking, enjoyed teaching and playing music and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith & Millie Hollowell.
Survived by: Companion for over 20 years: Meemee Arroyo of rural Frankfort, 3 Sons: Eric Alexander and Adam Alexander of Bloomington, Jesse (Heather) Stinnett of rural Frankfort, Brother: Dennis Alexander of Burlington, 3 Sisters: Susie (Andy) Lee of Logansport, Gayla (Brian) Zimmerman of Kokomo, Darlene Hornaday of Auburn, AL. Grandson, Jesse James Stinnett and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Goodwin Funeral Home to help the family cover final expenses.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
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March 26, 2013
He had a brother named Dennis who was in my class ('72). They lived down behind the Little League diamond and his dad was "Red". He coached me in cub league I think. Has a sister Susie lives in Kokomo probably class of 69 or 70 and Gayla around your age lives in Logansport. Older sister Darlene is in Alabama.
Information from Jerry Raike.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
Born November 29, 1949 in Rush County, IN. Mr. Alexander was a 1968 graduate of Rushville High School. Born and raised in Rushville where he joined his first band, The Misfits as a high school sophomore in 1966. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from April 3, 1970 to December 10, 1971. He worked at Frito Lay, retiring in October 2012 after 35 years. Rick lived in Colorado, Arizona, California and Florida, returning to Indiana in 1978. A longtime musician, he sang and played guitar for the eclectric Southern Oblivion band with his brother Dennis, Aaron Walker and good friend and musical brother, Ben Flora. Rick loved cooking, enjoyed teaching and playing music and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith & Millie Hollowell.
Survived by: Companion for over 20 years: Meemee Arroyo of rural Frankfort, 3 Sons: Eric Alexander and Adam Alexander of Bloomington, Jesse (Heather) Stinnett of rural Frankfort, Brother: Dennis Alexander of Burlington, 3 Sisters: Susie (Andy) Lee of Logansport, Gayla (Brian) Zimmerman of Kokomo, Darlene Hornaday of Auburn, AL. Grandson, Jesse James Stinnett and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation and Services: Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Goodwin Funeral Home to help the family cover final expenses.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
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March 26, 2013
He had a brother named Dennis who was in my class ('72). They lived down behind the Little League diamond and his dad was "Red". He coached me in cub league I think. Has a sister Susie lives in Kokomo probably class of 69 or 70 and Gayla around your age lives in Logansport. Older sister Darlene is in Alabama.
Information from Jerry Raike.
Rushville High School Class of 1968.
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