Gerald Alexanderwas born in Portageville, Missouri on September 13, 1952 the son of Lantie Bell Pipes Alexander and the late George Gordy Alexander.Mr. Alexander was a Boat Captain for Archer Daniel Midland - Artco. He was a family man that loved his girls. He was a hard worker, loved to bush hog and play his guitar. During his life he had lived in Portageville, Missouri, Blytheville, Arkansas, and Savannah, Tennessee.Mr. Alexander departed this life on February 6, 2008 at the age of 55 years, 4 months, 24 days.In addition to his mother he is survived by 2 daughters: Misty Dawn Alexander and Genna Gail Alexander both of Memphis, Tennessee; 1 brother: Chester Wayne Alexander of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; 3 sisters: Evelyn Rhoads and Elaine Moore both of Blytheville, Arkansas, Patricia Gail Moses of Cedar Park, Texas.