Ollie Alexander Funeral Services Held Here Monday
Last rites were read for Ollie Alexander, 55 years of age, who died at his home in Spur Monday March 1. The services were held in the First Baptist Church.
Mr. Alexander was a native Texan, born in Denton county, Feb. 11, 1888. He had lived in Dickens county about 20 years and in the Afton community for a number of years, where he leaves many friends to mourn his passing. At the time of his death he was living in Spur.
He was married to Miss Irene Hill Dec. 16, 1917, at Argo, Texas, where he lived before coming to Dickens county.
He was converted in 1931, and joined the Baptist church.
Rev. A.P. Stokes of Afton officiated at the funeral services. Interment was in Spur cemetery.
©The Texas Spur, Thursday, March 4, 1943
from the records of Lillian Grace Nay
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