Joseph Anthony Alexander Sr.

March 30, 1944 - January 21, 2021

Joseph Anthony Alexander, Sr. Jennings: Joseph was born in Cecilia, LA on March 30, 1944 to Percy Alexander, Sr. and Azema Ledet Alexander. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on January 21, 2021. Joseph worked as a pipefitter for Leevac Shipyard for 47 years. He played softball for the Mermentau Raiders and was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver. Joseph also enjoyed sitting on the porch and listening to music, when he wasn’t watching football, he was an avid fan of the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. Joseph’s greatest joy came from spending time with all his family and making memories with them. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce M. Alexander of Jennings, LA; his daughters, Samantha Alexander, Shamira (Ashley) Lyons, Debra (Melvin) Adams all of Jennings, LA; his sons, Joseph Anthony (Terrell) Alexander, Jr. of Kansas City, MO, Ronnie (Deborah) Alexander of Des Moines, IA, Isaac Tyler, Jr. of Jennings, LA; his brother, Shelton Alexander, Sr. of Breaux Bridge, LA; his twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and two godchildren. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Percy & Azema Alexander, Sr.; his brothers, William, Relay, Percy, Jr. & Alton Alexander, Sr.; two great-great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Anthony Alexander, Sr., 76 of Jennings, LA will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings, LA on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 8:00 AM and continuing until 11:00 AM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.