Born as one of many children to William L Alexander Bessie Florence Turlington on July 3, 1930. Named Thomas E Alexander, he was known for good humor and went by the name Rooster to his family and friends. He graduated from Hoke County High School in Raeford NC.
He was a plane spotter before spending 20 years in the Air Force, and during that time proposed by mail and married Margaret D Alexander. The pair had sons, Bill and James, whom they raised together for many years. After the air force Thomas followed his love of planes to a job with Boeing where he happily worked until his retirement.
He is now with his beloved wife, and leaves two sons behind. Family will continue to cherish his memory.
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