Jarrod Wayne Alexander

Jarrod Wayne Alexander was born on January 24, 1975, in Jackson, Tennessee, the beloved son of Jeanette Alexander and the late Jackie Neal Alexander.

Jarrod worked as a correctional officer for CoreCivic at the South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton, Tennessee, as well as being a professional auto body repair mechanic for many years.

Jarrod was of the Baptist faith.

Jarrod never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. He was known for his big, dimpled smile, contagious laugh, and generous heart. He loved to fish, hunt, and spend time with his family and friends. Jarrod loved his family and was so very proud of his daughter, Katie, who he cherished.

Jarrod Wayne Alexander departed this life on February 1, 2023, in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 48 years and 8 days.

He is survived by his only daughter, Katie Elizabeth Alexander and her mother, Jessi Baggett Alexander, both of Humboldt, Tennessee; mother, Jeanette Alexander; sister, Jennifer L. Alexander; brother, Joshua Lee Alexander and his wife Abby; nephew, Brody Jack Alexander; niece, Sadie Belle Alexander; lifelong friend, Stacy Williams; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his father, Jackie Alexander, Jarrod was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Dovie Horton; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Theo Alexander; and brother, Joey Neal Alexander.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate