Nelson Alexander, 97, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Crestwood at VMRC.
Mr. Alexander was born on November 24, 1925 in Augusta County and was a son of the late John R. and Edna Young
Alexander. He lived the major portion of his adult life in the Rockingham County area. Upon completion of high school, he was
employed at the U.S. News and World Report in Washington, D.C. until being drafted into the Army. He worked as a printer for
nearly 50 years and was a member of Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. He was involved in church work in addition to his
pursuit of history. He was a past president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society and Shenandoah Valley Civil War
Round Table where he often gave presentations on the Civil War. He also served as co-chair of the Harrisonburg Bi-Centennial
Commission on the road-naming committee for Rockingham County.
He is survived by his wife Lois Wine Alexander; two children, Neil Alexander and wife Kathy of Bridgewater, Steven
Alexander and wife Judy of Staunton; son-in-law, Mac Sterrett and special friend Cheryl; seven grandchildren, Allison Krause
(Joe), Ian Sterrett (Emily), Lauren Alexander, Erin Hullender (Joshua), Amanda Johnson (Jessica), Matthew Alexander (Bee Jay),
Daniel Alexander; five great grandchildren, Greg Krause, David Krause, Andrew Sterrett, Will Sterrett, Dominick Johnson; and
special family friends, Tom and Luann May. In addition to his parents, Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by a daughter,
Emily Sterrett; and seven siblings, Frances Christian, Stanley Alexander, Joe Alexander, Paul Alexander, Edwin Alexander, Roscoe
Alexander and Lindy Alexander.
Gerald Harper will conduct a funeral service on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian
Church. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church, 4222 Mt. Clinton Pike,
Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.