GREENE – Thomas T. Alexander, age 67, formerly of Greene, entered heaven peacefully while sleeping on Jan. 13, 2012. He died at Life Care Center of Reno, near his home in Reno, Nevada. He had been suffering from congestive heart failure and Parkinson’s disease.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Charlene, eight wonderful children, and nine grandchildren that enriched his world beyond measure. His family includes two daughters, Heather Kamami and sons John and James Kamami of Reno, NV, and Kathleen (Jess) Wilson and their daughters, Sharon and Emlyn of Salem, OR. Six sons and their families include Thomas J. Alexander and daughters Krissty and Korri, of Marion, OH, Benjamin (Amy) Alexander, of Reno, NV, Joseph (Karla) Alexander and their children Lily and Ezekiel, of Marion, OH, Richard J. Alexander, of Jacksonville, FL, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Alexander and son William, of Bremerton, WA, and Timothy (Abby) Alexander of Reno, NV.
Tom is also survived by one brother, Gordon J. Alexander, of St. Paul, MN. His extended family also includes nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws that were very precious to him. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Thomas J. and Virginia Alexander, of Greene, his favorite aunt, Evelyn Ainsworth of Ithaca, and two infant grandchildren.
His hobbies included the study and enjoyment of classical music, and reading everything he could get his hands on. He loved history, and most of all, learning in general … in fact, he usually won every Trivial Pursuit game he played! He was also an avid pet lover. There wasn’t a dog or cat that didn’t befriend him, and the family pets always followed him everywhere.
Tom will best be remembered as being one of the kindest, gentlest, human beings that ever graced this earth. He is missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his family. Tom loved the Lord, and Psalm 127: 3-5 sums up Tom’s feelings about his family: “Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” Tom’s quiver was full, and he knew that he was blessed, indeed.
Memorial services will be held at a later time for family and close friends.