Leonard H. Alexander, Jr., age 87, of Midland/Odessa TX passed peacefully into the arms of God on July 20, 2018.Graveside service will be held at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:30 am. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church Midland's Glass Chapel with a reception immediately following the service.Leonard was born July 4, 1931 near Burkburnett, TX to LH Alexander, Sr. and Fern Cooper Alexander. At age 12, he and his family moved to Kermit, TX where he graduated high school in 1949. He attended Texas Tech University prior to joining the Navy during the Korean War where he served aboard the USS Shangri-La as a 2nd class ordinance man. He retired in 1992 from Shell Oil Co after 27 years employment.Leonard was a lifelong Christian and was baptized at the age of 12 in the Presbyterian Church. He served as a Trustee in 3 different congregations and as Chairman of the Finance Committee at the First United Methodist Church of Coleman, TX. He remains a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Odessa. His favorite pastime was being near water as a fisherman. Spending time with family was a constant delight and he exhibited throughout life a marvelous work ethic.Leonard married Ima Joy Williamson of Stanton, TX on April 3, 1958. He is survived by her; a son Dr. Mark Alexander and wife Teresa of Midland, daughter Sandra Roberts and husband Brick of Odessa, daughter Dawne Watters and Randy Tourville of Loveland, CO; niece Gayla Gillespie of Lubbock; 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren with #11 on the way. He is predeceased by two sisters Mary and Doris, and is survived by his oldest sister Gladys Taylor of Midland.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are encouraged to United Way of Midland's Endowment Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Midland Foundation.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
