Perry "Tommy" Alexander

December 7, 1949 - April 17, 2017

Perry Thomas “Tommy” Alexander, 67 of South Point, OH passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV.  He was born December 7, 1949 in Gallipolis, OH, a son of the late Fronia Ann Ratcliff Alexander and Ralph Mahan (who raised him).  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Baldwin and a brother, Sam Alexander.  Tommy was a member and Deacon at Brookdale Freewill Baptist Church, Burlington, OH.  He also sang and led worship services at Heartland of Riverview.  Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Massie Alexander; two sons, Shawn (Mashawna) Alexander of Olive Hill, KY and Timothy Alexander of Columbus, OH; a sister, Sissy Lowe of Covington, GA; four brothers, Ted (Karen) Alexander and Jerry Alexander, all of Port Austin, MI, Wayne (Cheryl) Mahan of Flint, MI and John (Sue) Mahan of Covington, GA; four grandchildren, Chyeanne, Rocky, Destiny and Taylor; one great grandchild, Raylynn; and his fishing buddy, John Lowe of Covington, GA.  The family would like to especially mention and thank Jeremy, Crystal, Austin and Ethan Simpson.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Simpson and Deacon John Crawford officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Wilgus, OH.  Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.