Anthony Lovell Alexander

Widowed in 1990, Tony continued to raise his three children, Heather, Whitney, and Ryan. He was widely recognized as the “Favorite Dad” of all our friends growing up, and also into adulthood. He would also answer to the names “T-Luv” and “My Little Tony” – nicknames given to him by us kids and his three grandsons, Logan, Ben, and Owen. Dad was born to be a grandpa and he loved those three boys, probably more than his own children!

Tony was an architect and engineer, and loved what he did, up until he retired in the summer of 2025. His true job, however, was being both a Mom and a Dad to us. Somehow, he managed everything with a sense of humor, sarcasm, love, and pure stubbornness (a trait that he passed on to his kids and grandkids).

Some of Dad’s favorite things included road trips, live music, wine, good food (especially banana pudding), attending games and activities for the grandsons, and spending time with friends and family. His favorite thing to tell us growing up was that he was “broadening our musical horizons”, while forcing us to listen to music that we now love (not so much back then). He also taught us that the scenic route is always the best way to go, even if it takes you hours out of the way. He loved being a regular at Nova, his absolute favorite restaurant, in Dallas. He never met a stranger, and he loved all of his people fiercely.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Alexander; his father, Paul Alexander; his mother, Meredith Barrow Alexander; and his sister, Micki Alexander Wilkerson.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Heather & Kevin Warren; Whitney & Chris Marrs; and Ryan & Kristin Alexander; as well as his three beloved grandsons, Logan, Ben, and Owen Marrs.

No service date has been set at this time. The family will be traveling to Yosemite National Park and Big Sur to spread some of his ashes, as those were his very favorite places (outside of Texas). In honor of Dad – take the long way, listen to lots of good music, and love your family.

Years ago, while on a random spontaneous day trip, Dad mentioned that he loved this song and that it made his “eyes spring leaks”. He said that it reminded him of all the people he has lost in his life, and that he would love for us to listen to it and think of him one day. None of us thought that that day would come as soon as it did.

Keep Me in Your Heart – Warren Zevon, 2003

Shadows are fallin' and I'm runnin' out of breath

Keep me in your heart for a while

If I leave you, it doesn't mean I love you any less

Keep me in your heart for a while

When you get up in the mornin' and you see that crazy sun

Keep me in your heart for a while

There's a train leavin' nightly called "When All is Said and Done"

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sometimes when you're doin' simple things around the house

Maybe you'll think of me and smile

You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse

Keep me in your heart for a while

Hold me in your thoughts

Take me to your dreams

Touch me as I fall into view

When the winter comes

Keep the fires lit

And I will be right next to you

Engine driver's headed north up to Pleasant Stream

Keep me in your heart for a while

These wheels keep turnin' but they're runnin' out of steam

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while