Randolph Alexander

.KINGS MOUNTAIN- Rev. Randolph “Randy” Alexander, 86, went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on May 19th, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. Randolph was born Nov. 20th, 1925 to the late William and Beatrice Alexander in Mooresboro. He was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served on the USS Bellowood during seven major battles and received a purple heart. He owned the East King Exxon in Kings Mountain and later owned and operated Randy’s Builder’s. In 1974 he started and charted the Holiness Christian Mission, which he and his wife pastored for 38 years. Randolph loved his church, family, friends, and loved to fish. The family would like to thank Hospice of Cleveland County, the staff of Wendover, Dr. Anderson and staff, and the church family and friends for all their love, prayer and support.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters; three brothers; and one great great granddaughter.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his wife of 65 years and 10 months, Mary Helen Allman Alexander; three children, Gail Stamey and husband Danny of Kings Mountain, David Alexander and wife Cindi of Polkville, Rev. Darrell Alexander and wife Rita of Kings Mountain; one sister, Annie Love of Blacksburg; six grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 24 great-great grandchildren.

SERVICES: Wednesday, 4pm, at Holiness Christian Mission. His body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8pm, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, and other times at his home, 215 Catherine St., Kings Mountain

CLERGY: Revs. Danny Stamey and Sherry Owens

BURIAL: Burial will immediately follow in Mountain Rest Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain