Alexander, Vernon Lee

KILGORE -- Services for Vernon Lee Alexander, 60, of Kilgore, will be 2 p.m. 
Thursday, October 12, 2006, at the Forest Home Baptist Church, with the 
Reverend David Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in the Danville 
Cemetery. Mr. Alexander passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in Longview. 
Mr. Alexander was born December 21, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil and 
Alliene Alexander, who preceded him in death. Vernon was a graduate of W.W. 
Samuels High School. He also attended the University of Texas at Arlington. 
After moving to Kilgore, Mr. Alexander went into to business as owner and 
operator of Kilgore Tire Co. for more than 30 years. Vernon enjoyed racing 
and being around cars, motorcycles and four wheelers. Mr. Alexander will be 
remembered as being dedicated to his family, very giving, a hard worker, 
opinionated and strong with a soft heart for others in need. He is survived 
by his wife of 42 years, Mary Alexander of Kilgore; two daughters and 
son-in-law, Debbie and Tim Martin of Longview, and Gayla Carroll of Kilgore; 
two sisters, Joyce Leach and Maxine Bonner, both of Dallas; five grandchildren, 
Shelby Duran, Summer Carroll, Troy Duran, Alex Carroll, and Colin Martin; as 
well as many other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions can be 
made to the Greater Hospice of Texas, Inc., 1905 W. Loop 281, No. 81 Longview, 
TX 75608. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening, 
October 11, 2006, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Please leave online 
condolences at www.Raderfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/11/2006.

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Alexander, Vernon Lee

KILGORE -- Services for Vernon Lee Alexander, 60, of Kilgore, will be 2 p.m. 
today, October 12, 2006, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel of Kilgore, with the Rev. 
David Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in Danville Cemetery. Mr. 
Alexander died October 10, 2006, in Longview. Born December 21, 1945, in Dallas, 
he was longtime owner and operator of Kilgore Tire Co. and enjoyed racing and 
being around cars, motorcycles and four wheelers. Survivors include his wife, 
Mary Alexander; daughters, Debbie Martin and Gayla Carroll; and sisters, Joyce 
Leach and Maxine Bonner. Please leave online condolences at www.Raderfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/12/2006.