BF Alexander passed away June 23, 2012 at the age of 83 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Boyd, Texas on August 1, 1929. He was a man of the sea, spending twenty-one years of this life in the US Navy. This allowed him and his family to live in many places around the world, finally residing in Corpus Christi, Texas. After retirement he enjoyed his time with family, watching John Wayne westerns, and enjoying time outdoors. He was a good man and he lived a good life. BF was survived by the love of his life, his wife, Gladys Alexander of 60 years. He was blessed with his three daughters, Teresa (Gordon) Simpler, Debbie (Gary) Willard and Joanne (Terry) Kiser; his eight grandchildren, Shana Cash, Amanda Willard, Laura Jo (Jeremy) Sanders, Jordan Simpler, Steven Arron Allphin, Adam Willard, Benjamin Simpler, Kason Kiser and one great grandchild, Hayden Sanders. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.