Gerald Dwight Alexander

Gerald (Jerry) Dwight Alexander, 84, of Chester, Virginia, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to the late Grover Cleveland and Charlotta Christaena Alexander. He was a beloved husband, dad, papa, and a proud member of the Muscogee Nation Tribe. After 21 years of service in the United States Army, he retired and attended Austin Peay State University, where he was awarded a bachelor's of science degree in engineering. That achievement led to a long career as a mechanical engineer at NASA. Jerry married the love of his life, Judy H. Alexander, on December 14, 1974. They shared 50 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife, Judy; three daughters, Michelle (Naomi) Alexander, Jennifer (Chris) Brnich, and Lisa (Chris) St. Hilaire; nine grandchildren, Rachael, Alex, Jacob, Madelyn, Benjamin, Lauren, Elton, Liam, and Lily; and four great grandchildren; as well as four of his siblings. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, in Suffolk, Virginia.