David Patrick “Pat” Alexander
Bob Ledbetter.
David Patrick Alexander, 74, passed away Monday, Jan. 13.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday in the Chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls with Mr. Bob Hampton officiating, and speakers Mark Ball, Scott Anderson, and
Pat was born on Dec. 7, 1945, in Archer City. He worked at Bobby Evans Sporting Goods approximately 40 years, retiring in 2013. He played football for the WFHS state champion Coyotes, TCU, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kings semi-professional team in Wichita Falls. He served in the United states Army and National Guard during the Vietnam era. He was National Junior Bullriding Champion, a Golden Gloves boxer, and an avid golfer, recording 13 holes-in-one. He was a member of Faith Masonic Lodge #1158, Scottish Rite, Maskat Shriners, BPOE Elks, and co chairman of the Shrine Oil Bowl game.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Ted C. Sr. and Betty Alexander; and brother Dr, Jerry Alexander.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Terri; daughters, Susan Alexander, Leslie Richards, Tracy Janssen, and Renae Bates; son, Jon-David Alexander; brother, Dr Ted C. Alexander Jr. of Iowa Park; and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Pat’s name to the Maskat Shrine Transportation Fund, or to the River Creek Golf Course Pat Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund.
