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Walter Scott Alexander

September 11, 1939 - July 21, 2018
Visitation
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 |
Monday 7/23, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 |
Tuesday 7/24, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 |
Tuesday 7/24, 1:00 pm

Walter Scott Alexander, age 78, a resident of Mountaineer Rd. Philippi passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Davis Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1939 in Moatsville a son of the late Hayes O. and Lillie Virginia (Reed) Alexander. He was united in marriage December 21, 1961 to Gloria Lucille (Marsh) Alexander who survives. Also surviving-

One daughter, Gloria Lynn Triplett and husband Howard of Moatsville

Five sons, Wayne Scott Alexander of Moatsville

William Stacy Alexander and companion Debbie Ivey of Nestorville

Walter Shane Alexander and wife Cheryl of Philippi

Wesley Stuart Alexander and wife Debbie of Nestorville

Waylon Steven Alexander and companion Jenny Jones of Nestorville

Two sisters, Mae Weber of Moatsville

Ann Wyatt and companion Gary Gribble of Fellowsville

Two brothers, Arthur D. Alexander of Moatsville

Chester D. Alexander and wife Carolyn of Moatsville

One half-sister, Gertrude Moats of Grafton

17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by one sister, Kay Wiant; two brothers, Dale and Jack Alexander

Mr. Alexander was a timber cutter for Hubert Nestor Sawmill and a mechanic for WVDOH

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 5-8pm and on Tuesday, July 24th from 8am-1pm the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery at Tacy.

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Visitation
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 | Map
Monday 7/23, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 | Map
Tuesday 7/24, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Wright Funeral Home
220 N Walnut St.
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2121 | Map
Tuesday 7/24, 1:00 pm

Walter Scott Alexander, age 78, a resident of Mountaineer Rd. Philippi passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Davis Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1939 in Moatsville a son of the late Hayes O. and Lillie Virginia (Reed) Alexander. He was united in marriage December 21, 1961 to Gloria Lucille (Marsh) AlexanderContinue Reading

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Patty & Roger(Meatball) Delauder left a message on July 25, 2018:
Our prayers are with you. Walter was a wonderful man that is sadly going to missed by so many who loved him. He was full of happiness and love and for those of us who knew him his memories will live on in our hearts forever.
June (Poling) Miller left a message on July 23, 2018:
My condolences to the family of Walter Scott Alexander. back in the day we were all friends and spent a lot of time together. Walter was a good man. He was always kind and worked hard to provide for his family. I know that there will be a special place in Heaven for him. My prayers go out to you Polly and all of those beautiful young ones. How time flies. Good Bless June
pam harris left a message on July 23, 2018:
So sorry for your loss Polly.
deena austin mayle left a message on July 22, 2018:
so sorry for your loss he was a very nice man when I was growing up will miss him very much sending my love and prayers for all the family
Joe, Beth and Brittany Davis left a message on July 22, 2018:
Aunt Polly, Gloria Lynn, Scott, Stacy, Shane, Stuart and Steven...Uncle Walter was truly a great man. He was always good to us as kids and he never yelled at us. I always had fond memories of him growing up. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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Leslie Collins left a message on July 22, 2018:
Rest in peace Uncle Walter. Aunt Polly and family prayers.
Leslie Collins left a message on July 22, 2018:
In memory of Walter Scott Alexander, Leslie Collins lit a candle
deena austin mayle left a message on July 22, 2018:
In memory of Walter Scott Alexander, deena austin mayle lit a candle
Richard C. Layne left a message on July 21, 2018:
Our condolences to the Alexander family. We have fond memories of Walt. Richard & Lisa Layne
Tammy Marsh left a message on July 21, 2018:
I remember Walter and his family well, we spent many many evenings with them while I was growing up.. sometimes at their house and sometimes at ours, my dad and Walter were very close friends and cousins...we were always treated like we were their immediate family.. and we felt very much like it too..R.I.P. Walter you will be missed dearly... I know all your kids looked up to you and respected the man that you were. Please give my other family who have gone before you hugs.
Deborah Cain left a message on July 21, 2018:
Stacy so sorry prayers for you and your family.
Sherry Lea Johnson Durst Brady left a message on July 21, 2018:
So very Sorry!! Remember him from the Teter Lake.
Sharron Bennett left a message on July 21, 2018:
In my thoughts and prayers Polly and family
Deborah Cain left a message on July 21, 2018:
In memory of Walter Scott Alexander, Deborah Cain lit a candle
Cheryl Alexander left a message on July 21, 2018:
Love you always and forever
Wright Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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