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Walter Alexander

Walter Scott Alexander, 78, a resident of Mountaineer Road, Philippi passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Davis Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 11, 1939, in Moatsville, a son of the late Hayes O. and Lillie Virginia (Reed) Alexander.

He was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1961 to Gloria Lucille (Marsh) Alexander, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Gloria Lynn Triplett and husband, Howard, of Moatsville; five sons, Wayne Scott Alexander of Moatsville, William Stacy Alexander and companion, Debbie Ivey, of Nestorville, Walter Shane Alexander and wife, Cheryl, of Philippi, Wesley Stuart Alexander and wife, Debbie, of Nestorville and Waylon Steven Alexander and companion, Jenny Jones, of Nestorville; two sisters, Mae Weber of Moatsville and Ann Wyatt and companion, Gary Gribble, of Fellowsville; two brothers, Arthur D. Alexander of Moatsville and Chester D. Alexander and wife, Carolyn, of Moatsville; one half sister, Gertrude Moats of Grafton; and 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by one sister, Kay Wiant; and two brothers, Dale and Jack Alexander

Mr. Alexander was a timber cutter for Hubert Nestor Sawmill and a mechanic for West Virginia Division of Highways. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 220 N. Walnut St. in Philippi today from 5-8 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery at Tacy.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhome services.com.