OBITUARY
Brian Dean Alexander
August 9, 1989 – December 2, 2011
Brian Dean Alexander, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2011. Brian was a loving son, brother and devoted family member who will always be remembered for his quiet strength.
Brian was a graduate of Shoemaker High School class of 2008. He was employed at Pizza Hut throughout high school where he was recognized as a valued employee.
He later worked for HEB in Killeen for 2 years where he touched several more lives with his hard work ethic and compassionated nature. Brian had recently accepted a job offer in Afghanistan. While preparing to deploy, he was called home to be with our Eternal Father.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Craig Alexander and his grandfather, Juan Ruiz Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memories, parents Leticia and Terry Johnson; one brother TJ Alexander and one sister, Chanelle Johnson all of Harker Heights, Texas; his girlfriend, Casie Minjarez of Killeen, Texas and her son Michael.
Brian will also be missed by his aunt Martha Ruiz of Harker Heights, Texas; a cousin Alex Ruiz-Stivers of Winchester, Ohio; his grandmother, Maria Ruiz of Whitehall, Michigan; grandparents Dean and Mary Ann Alexander of Bozeman, Montana and Dick and Dorothy Stratford of Billings, Montana; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Brian will be greatly missed. We will remember him for his genuine smile, hard work and dedication to all that knew him.
The Alexander family will receive guest for a time of visitation on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6-8 P.M. at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11 A.M. at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen. Burial will follow in the Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Killeen, TX.
Services
- Visitation Friday, December 9, 2011
- Funeral Service Saturday, December 10, 2011
REMEMBERING
Brian Dean Alexander
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RECEIVE UPDATESGerald Floyd
November 5, 2015
It was a pleasure being around u and ur family when I need support. I will remember the fun u and I shared as men at the local high school games. R.I.P!
martha ruiz
July 1, 2015
Always thinking of u
September 13, 2013
Even though your smile is gone forever
And your hand I cannot touch
I still have so many memories of you
I love you so much
Your memory is now my keepsake with which I will never part
God has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart and soul
I miss you so very much son......
Mom
TJ Alexander
July 14, 2013
Man I miss you bro ima hold it dinne
Selena Perales
December 15, 2012
I still can't beileve your not her cuz3 Been a year without you already and I miss you like crazyy :'( I love you always and forever. &your always in my memory can't wait till the day I get to see you again<3 Keep watching over all of us(:
leticia johnson
December 2, 2012
I feel like I' ve just existed
And now it's been a year
I don't know how I' ve lived and breathed
Without you being here.
I know you lived your lifetime
As short as that seems to me,
But the pain in my heart is still so great,
Yet I know your spirit is free.
At times I think I hear you
The thoughts come to my mind.
Yet you come to me in many ways
You want to tell me that you' re close,
And to please stop asking Why.
Our lives on earth seem all too brief,
Or brief as it seems to me.
But where you are is forever,
GOD calls that Eternity !
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH SON!!
leticia johnson
December 2, 2012
We thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
we often speak your name.
All we have are memories,
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
with which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping,
we have you in our hearts.
A million times we`ve wanted you.
A million times we cried.
If love could only have saved you,
you never would have died.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn`t go alone.
For a part of us went with you...
the day God called you Home
Leticia Johnson
December 2, 2012
Only one year has passed,
Though it feels like longer.
People say things will get better,
I don't feel any stronger.
At times I sit and cry
missing you, oh, so much.
The way we laughed, your smile,
deep in my heart you have forever touched.
Not a day goes by that you don't come to my mind,
I think about you, I miss you
I wish you were here with me
I know you wish you were here too.
Things aren't the same without you here,
So many things that you are missing.
I sit here thinking of you,
dreaming, I'm reminiscing
I hope your happy where ever you are now,
I smile thinking of the good times we had.
through good times and bad times,
when you were happy, when you were mad.
Forever you will stay within my heart,
I'll never forget you.
I cherish you forever,
you were amazing....you were true.
You were my son .....
Keisha
October 8, 2012
I went to your grave site today, I just found out you were gone just 3 days ago. I feel horrible for not keeping in touch with you better. My God you meant so much to me and I still remember every conversation and every minute I got to spend with you. What kills me most is that there won't be anymore conversations or moments! I miss you so much and I hate that your not on this earth. Rip Brian you can be my angel now
Mom
June 7, 2012
You are always with me son, not a moment or day goes by that I don.t have u in my thoughts
Selena Perales
June 4, 2012
I still miss you cuz after all this time...I still think of you.
Iloveyou.
Phyllis Williams
February 27, 2012
Leticia, I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the loss of Brian recently. I am sorry that I wasn;t able to be there for you.
May God give you strength and healing during this most difficult time. If there is anything that I can help you with please let me know.
Williams Family
February 6, 2012
Its been over 2months and yet Im still hoping to wake from this nightmare.We miss you Brian, Michael misses you so much he even begs me to take him to Heaven just to see you..That hurts my heart even more.
You gave Michael something no other Man has ever givin him and that was being a Lovin Father.I promise to you that I wont ever let him forget the big part of his life you were to him. May you RIP and until we meet again.
Love you and miss you
terri
Selena Perales
February 2, 2012
I'm so sorry Tia but stay strong and know you have family if you ever need us. May He rest in peace love you nd everyone stay strong. and hold your head up.
R.I.P Bryan I love you and Miss you.
<3 selena
Chachi
January 5, 2012
We spent 22 years following you all over the states, from the moment you were born you had add so much to my life. I wanted so much to stand in front of your friends and let them know how truly loved you were. How much I loved you, I always knew you would grow up to be the strong, silent type. The sorrow of your loss was overwhelming to me, its so final to have to say good bye. You have taught me so much, 22 years was just not enough for me to be with you. It was easy to love you, what was there not to love? You sure could be funny, and for being up to no good you take the prize. You said so much just being in the room, you were the type of man that would sit in the corner and soak up the ambiance. You see, the people that talk snd share, only see and feel bits and piece of the moments being shared, but the one that see and hears everything gets the real gift, a piece of everyone around them, and that my friend was something you did well. God gives love to everyone, me, TJ and your Mom, everyone in the world has the gift of love, love to give and share. But the true miracle, the true gift from god is having the ability to stir people hearts which cause them to shower you with undivided loved. The love that Michael has for you is an example of that real true gift. Michael loved you more in his small three years that some fathers get in a whole life time, the light that fills his eyes when he sees you only happens to very special men, ones like you. You have been a great father, a true brother, a true joy to have as a son. God's gift to me was putting you in my life, giving me the chance to love and honor you as so I have. I am so proud of the man that you became, I do not doubt that you would have done some great things with your life. Yes, Brian, 22 years was never enough, and they went by in a speed of light, the hardest part now is learning to live without you, moving forward. I hope I do justice to your memory by never forgetting how much I loved you and not forgetting how so very painful your loss was to me. By doing so I will honor a real true gift from god, that being you, Brian Dean Alexander.
Rebecca & Steven Augustat
December 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alexander Family. We lost a friend, a brother, a nephew, a son, but Heaven gained an angel for the Lord only takes the best! So sorry for your loss.
December 23, 2011
Leticia and TJ , you will be in my prayers and how dearly I will miss our baby boy . Love and miss you . Love Aunt Thelma and Aunt Chachi from Shelby, Michigan.
December 21, 2011
I will miss you very much . I always love you. My prayers and memories will be with me forever. Love you always baby boy. Aunt Thelma and Aunt Chachi from Shelby, Michigan.
Esaias Jones
December 20, 2011
"Leticia, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time...Stay before God Almighty and he will always comfort you when no one else can..."
Michael Westfield
December 19, 2011
Leticia, I know this is probably the hardest time you will ever have in life, but just know that you have people around you that are here for you anytime no question. God Bless
tina stivers
December 18, 2011
We are so sorry for your lost, you and your family are in our prayers and hearts, Brian you will forever be missed and never forgotten.. always the Stivers family
Bernard & Shontell
December 18, 2011
Letty and Terry...please accept our heart felt condolences on the loss of your son. May God continue to dispatch his angels to wrap your family in comfort and peace. All of you will remain in our prayers.
Will & Keisha Harley
December 18, 2011
Terry and Leticia you all are in our prayers. May God continue to give you all the strength to endure. We are so sorry. God bless you and your family.
December 17, 2011
Leticia my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Your roommate.
Kristi (Afghanistan)
December 14, 2011
Leti,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolense for the loss of your son. My heart is truly hurting for you as you are my dear friend and I will be praying for you and your family.
Kent L. Ingram (San Antonio, TX)
MOM
December 14, 2011
My world stopped turning
My heart lost a beat
The morning I got the call that told me u were no longer here
I could not get home fast enough to catch u from this fall to save and protect you from this harm
To hold u close and whisper that yes son Mom is near
They say you didn't suffer how would they ever know the pain I would endure to have to let u go
My heart and soul are broken never to be cured
To have to say goodbye when I loved you so
I love you Son
Felicia Anderson-Smith
December 13, 2011
I'm sorry for the lost of your beloved one. May the Lord comfort and give you strength in this time of need. My family will be praying for your family, extended family and friends as well.
Veronica Caspersen
December 12, 2011
Leticia, I am so sorry to hear about Brian, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mathew Meverden
December 12, 2011
Leticia, my sincere condolences to you and yours for the loss of your son. May God comfort you all. I'm here if you ever need someone to talk to.
Angela Bowen
December 10, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. May God give you the strength and guidance you need.
Clyde Martin
December 10, 2011
Leticia, Know that you and your family will always remind in my prayers.
Damita Palmer
December 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow...You have our deepest sympathy from your Travel family. We love you and peace be with you and your family.
Carolyn Honesty
December 9, 2011
Tecia, I am so sorry to hear of Brian, your loving son, I am here for you.
Casie Minjarez
December 9, 2011
Hey booskie, i still cant believe that your really gone... i will forever cherish the memories and good times we shared. I love you baby and will forever miss you!
Terri Narducci
December 9, 2011
You will forever be in our hearts! We Love and miss you very much!
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