George Alexander

77 year old George Alexander of Gassaway died Monday. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nova (Hollandsworth) Alexander; his father and step-mother, Martin & Helen (Scott) Alexander; his wife, Hazel (Ramsey) Alexander and two brothers, Samuel Alexander and Tom Alexander. Survivors include a special nephew, Kevin Alexander of Murfreesboro; sister-in-law, Velda Alexander of Murfreesboro; fiancee, Mae Ann Davenport of Readyville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charlie & Shirley Ramsey of Old Hickory, Shirley Ramsey of Gassaway, Jimmy & Judy Ramsey of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews. Alexander was a member of the Gassaway Church of Christ. He was a retired employee of the Bank of Commerce. He worked for Smith Funeral Home in years past. Alexander was known as the “Mayor of Gassaway”. He was active in all events in Gassaway, the Fire Dept. Breakfast & Supper, Gassaway Homecoming, 4th of July Celebration and Christmas activities. He was member of the Gassaway and Cannon County Senior Centers.Visitation will begin on Wednesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday at the Gassaway Church of Christ from noon until 9:00. Visitation on Friday will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Gassaway Church of Christ. The funeral service will follow Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Gassaway Church of Christ with Gary Hancock and Bill Smith officiating. Burial will be in Beech Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to the American Cancer Society. Contact Smith Funeral Home for more information. (615)563-5337. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.