Paul Ellis Alexander, Sr., 87, of Avondale, LA passed away October 27, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Paul was born September 18, 1931 in Walthall County, MS. He was the son of Ellis and Minnie Lee Dunaway Alexander. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pricedale, MS. Paul enjoyed spending time with family and taking lots of pictures. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Rita Ann Alexander/Farmer/Mercier, three brothers, L.T. Alexander, Jimmy R. Alexander, Talmadge R. Alexander, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willie L. and Mary Vera Newton May.

He is survived by his wife of 63 wonderful years, Shirley Ann May Alexander, two sons, Paul Alexander, Jr. (Norma Settles Alexander), David Alexander (Leanne Whitney Alexander), two daughters, Rhonda Lynn Giovengo (Dennis), Shirley Faye Thomas (Scott), three brothers, Arthur Alexander (Bobbie), John Alexander, Earl Alexander (Nellie), baby sister Toy Alexander Johnson Buie, sister-in-law Helen Alexander, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at Sharkey Funeral Home, 1023 Old Brookhaven Road, Summit, MS 39666. Visitation will be from 11am " 2pm. Celebration of Life Service will be at 2pm with Bro. Thomas "Tebo" Wicker officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, McComb, MS 39648.

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