Robert Tate Alexander

1918 - 2009  (91 years)

• Name	Robert Tate Alexander
  Born	16 Feb 1918	Norfolk, VA
  Gender	Male
  Died	08 Nov 2009	Rockbridge Co. VA
  Buried	Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co. VA
  	Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=84796004
  Notes	CENSUS RECORDS 1930 Census Name: Robert T Alexander Birth Year: abt 1918 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Virginia Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Grandson Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia Attended School: Yes Able to Read and Write: Yes Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Able to Speak English: Yes Household Members: Ida W Fultz 75 Janet F Alexander 41 James G Alexander 14 Robert T Alexander 12 John A Alexander 10 OBITUARY Staunton News Leader; 11 November 2009 Robert Tate Alexander of Fairfield died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home. Son of the late John Addison Alexander and Janet Ingles (Fultz) Alexander, he was born Feb. 16, 1918, in Norfolk. Graduating from Fairfield High School, he attended Washington and Lee University. He graduated Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1939 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and a retired businessman and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth F. (Libby) Alexander; two brothers, James G. Alexander Sr. and John A. Alexander; a son, Robert Tate Alexander Jr.; and a grandson, Iain M. Alexander. He is survived by three sons, Dr. Bruce Alexander and wife, Margaret, of Birmingham, Ala., Sam Alexander and wife, Kenmar, of Staunton and John Alexander and wife, Susan, of Independence; 11 grandchildren, Brenden, Laura Draper, Lindsay, Chris, Aaron, Micah, Tate, Kyle, Kara, Jason and Ben; one great-grandson, Sam; and dear friend, Judy Hoyt. He was very active in community affairs, including lifetime membership in Fairfield Presbyterian Church. He was a dedicated Rotarian who served as district governor and received the Paul Harris Award. Locally, he was known as "Mr. Rotary" and a true "Southern gentleman." His public service included time as the Rockbridge County Commissioner of Revenue. He was a direct descendent of the first high sheriff of Rockbridge County. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant. A private graveside service will be followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Timber Ridge Old Stone Presbyterian Church. A luncheon reception hosted by the family will follow at the Fairfield United Methodist Community Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1042, Lexington, VA 24450. Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory in Lexington.
  Person ID	I30808	Master File
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2015

  
  

  Father	John Addison Alexander,   b. 13 Sep 1884, Rockbridge Co. VA ,   d. 22 Jan 1923, Rockbridge Co. VA  (Age 38 years)
  Mother	Janet Ingles Fultz,   b. 18 Jul 1888, Rockbridge Co. VA ,   d. 13 Apr 1954, Rockbridge Co. VA  (Age 65 years)
  Family ID	F12990	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sara Elizabeth (Libby) Firebaugh,   b. 10 Feb 1916, Rockbridge Co. VA ,   d. 02 Nov 2002, Roanoke, VA  (Age 86 years)
  Children	+ 1. Robert Tate Alexander, Jr.,   b. 24 Dec 1943, Lexington, VA ,   d. 16 Jun 1999, Rockingham Co. NH  (Age 55 years)   2. Dr. Bruce Alexander   3. Samuel Alexander   4. John Alexander
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2015
  Family ID	F12992	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart