Samuel Curtis Alexander Sr

Samuel Curtis Alexander, Major, US Army Retired, 102, of Marion, NC, and formerly of Matthews, NC, died peacefully at his home on March 18, 2021. Through the blessing of hospice, Samuel was home where he wanted to be and surrounded by family. Samuel was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 19, 1918, the son of Perry Law and Lula Isabell McCall Alexander III. At a young age, his family moved to Matthews and he attended school there, graduating after the eleventh grade as there was no twelfth grade back then. Alexander Road was named for his family and Rea Road was named after his grandmother. On September 8, 1940, he answered his country’s call to service and joined the United States Army Air Corps where he served as an engineer. Shortly after his enlistment, the Air Corps became the US Army Air Force. In 1947, the Army Air Force became its own branch of service, the United States Air Force. When that happened, Samuel was “loaned” to the Air Force where he continued to work as an engineer. Much happened in the 20 years Samuel served in the Army and they moved him not only around the country, but around the world. He spent time and was stationed at domestic bases in South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, California, Illinois and Florida. Internationally, he was stationed and spent time in New Caledonia, Okinawa, Korea, Germany and France. In August of 1942, he met the lovely Ruth Harney of Chicago, Illinois, and on November 21, 1942, they were married at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. His wife and family, along with his mother-in-law, were able to join him in both Japan and France and together, they saw much of the those and the surrounding countries. Last stationed in Seoul, South Korea with the 7th Log Command, Major Samuel Alexander officially retired after 20 years of faithful service on December 1, 1960. Samuel then returned to Charlotte and opened his own small engine repair business at home before later starting a replica floor pan business specializing in antique cars. Samuel enjoyed restoring old cars and he was, in fact, a co-founder of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America - Piedmont Region. Samuel is survived by his children: Dale Alexander Schneider, Susan Alexander Currin and Samuel Curtis Alexander. He is further survived by five grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife on January 7, 2000, after more than 57 years of marriage; a sister, Donave Hargett of Matthews; and a brother Perry L. Alexander Jr. of Charlotte. Samuel’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A graveside service with military honors honoring his life, love and blessing will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 30, at the Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews. In lieu of flowers and in honor of the love and care shown to their father, Samuel's family respectfully requests and appreciates any donations or memorials in his name be made to either Carepartners Hospice of McDowell County, https://www.facebook.com/CarePartnersHospiceMcDowell/ or to the hospice program of your choice. Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Alexander Graveside Service Time: Mar 30, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82810678232?pwd=YjZoWlNpU0p4dHMyRVBvZUsyeDRaUT09 Meeting ID: 828 1067 8232 Passcode: 973638 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82810678232#,,,,*973638# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,82810678232#,,,,*973638# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 828 1067 8232 Passcode: 973638 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kV4XCma5O

Samuel Curtis Alexander Sr

November 19, 1918 - March 18, 2021