Randolph D. Alexander
October 31, 1950 - December 14, 2014
Mr. Randolph Alexander,” Dolphy” 64 of 323 Webster St. Petersburg, Virginia made his transition into eternal rest peacefully at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia, on Sunday, December 14, 2014.
Randolph was born on October 31, 1950 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Deacon John Alexander, Sr. and Mrs. Carrie Banks Alexander.
He was educated in the Petersburg Public School System where he attended Peabody High School. He was later employed at Petersburg Ford for 25 years.
Randolph was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon John Alexander, Sr. and Mrs. Carrie Banks Alexander; and a brother, Gary Alexander.
Left to cherish his memories are four children, Verna Graham of Missouri, Rochelle Farley (Andre’), Jermaine Alexander (Lameka) and Tare’e Jarmon (Nyles) all of Dinwiddie, Va.; two brothers, John Alexander Jr., and Christopher C. Alexander IV both of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters, Mary E. Hansard-Woodfin and Crystal A. Alexander both of Petersburg, Va.; nineteen grandchildren, Cordale Hall, Chantia Graham, Charles Graham, Jr., Andre Farley Jr., Deare’ Farley, Brittany Farley, Zyaia Gallo, Donte Alexander, Andrea Farley, Shila Farley, Kimon Riddick, Vonte’ Riddick, Lavonte’ Lewis, Jaylen Alexander, Breante’ Webb, Keante Webb’, Jervoni Alexander, Tatyana Alexander and Kori Manuel, seven great grandchildren, Anastasia Hall, Cordale Hall Jr., Cayla Palmer, Camille Clark, Chance Clark, Charles Jr. and Callie Graham, two aunts, Dorothy Branch of Northern Virginia and Nancy Brown of Petersburg, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, one devoted Robert Banks (Bubba); and among the many friends, four devoted, Cliff Mitchell, Robert Lee Ampy, Fred Gates and William Keen(Wezza).
Funeral services for Randolph D. Alexander will be held on Friday, December 19,2014, 1:00 p.m. at the Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va. with the Rev. Dr. Archie German, officiating , and the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, delivering the eulogy. The interment will follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va. Mr. Randolph D. Alexander will lie in repose at the church from 11:45 a.m. until the hour of service.
Public viewing will be on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 9:00 am to 8p.m. at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 323 Webster St. Petersburg, Va., and is asking relatives and friends to assemble there at 11:45 a.m. on the day of the service.
Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.
Professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Va. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959 and (804) 834-3330.