Wilfred Alexander, Sr.

In my distress, I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me: - Psalms 120:1

Alpha: September 19, 1936                                  Omega: April 22, 2020

Wilfred Alexander, Sr., was born to the late Charles Sr. and Ida Hills Alexander on September 19, 1936 in Lafayette, LA. On April 22, 2020 Wilfred departed this life at 6:10 A.M. at Legacy Healthcare in Franklin. He leaves to cherish his wife, Betty J. Alexander of Fort Worth, TX; two sons, Wilfred (La'travia) Alexander, Jr. of Verdunville, LA and Tommy (Tamika) Alexander, Sr. of Lafayette, LA; six daughters, Doretha Sam, Lisa (Isiah) Alexander, Tina Alexander all of Centerville, LA, Dorothy Hilliard of Lafayette, LA, Michelle (Paul) Nerve of Verdunville, LA and Alice Alexander of Sioux City, IA; five step children, Daisha (Shawn) Francis of Fort Worth, TX, Latina Jackson of Verdunville, LA, Debra Jackson of Houston, TX, Richard Jackson and Rodney Jackson both of Franklin, LA; two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Dennis of Franklin, LA and Bessie Babino; two brothers-in-law, Fred Perry of New Iberia, LA and Leonard (Cathy) Jackson of CA; thirty-six grandchildren, forty-eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wilfred, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Ida Hills Alexander; four daughters, Debra Alexander, Jo Ann Jackson, Janet Alexander, and Darlene Alexander; one sister, Anna B. Alexander Perry and four brothers, Leroy Alexander, Archie Alexander, Charles Alexander and James Alexander; his former wife, Mable D. Alexander; five grandchildren and six sisters-in-law.

In an effort to comply with the CDC recommendations to cancel/postpone events with 10 or more people, and state officials imploring people to stay home and limit social interaction, a private graveside service will be held. Wilfred will be buried in the Franklin Cemetery - Main Street in Franklin. Graveside Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home Facebook page upon time of the services.