Donald Alexander was born June 23, 1944 to the late James Alexander and Mercedes Norbert Starks. On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Donald departed this life to be with his Lord. He leaves to cherish his memories: his beloved wife of 14 years, Rev. Dr. Lillian Henderson Alexander; children Deandra Williams (Carlos), Chris Norbert (Tollyer), Danell Chaney (Lucy), Hope Hawkins, April Fontenot (Kenneth), and Dwayne Chaney (Tosha); brothers James "J.B" Starks (Gloria), and Michael Starks; devoted nieces Misty Starks, Tamika Starks, and Tamara Palma (Xavier); Brother-in-law of Dr. Anthony Phillip Cooper and Dr. Veronica Cooper; as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a brother, Shelton Maurice Starks and a sister Sheila Starks.
He loved to fish, and would often be found with a hook in the water, or better yet a fish in the grease. He spent most of his working life in the restaurant industry in New Orleans, and was an amazing cook. He excelled in the elegance of fine dining in one of the greatest culinary cities in the world. He proudly served in the US Army. He was one of those people that people loved being around.
The Army of God Church, Philadelphia Ministries, Davita Dialysis Center, Ochsner Westbank Hospital, relatives, and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM. Interment will be in Old Union Cemetery in Gretna. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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