He was a member of the Shriners in Detroit and Elk Lodge in Detroit. Al taught school in South Redford for 30 years and loved every minute of it. Al and Eleanor just celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage.
Alexander is survived by his wife, Eleanor Hardie; daughter Heather (Sheldon) Grosvenor; grandsons Austin and Alex.
Alexander was preceded in death by; son Thomas Hardie; father Thomas Hardie and mother Jessie Hardie.
Visitation for Alexander will be held Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. In state will be held Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with a funeral service at 11:00 AM
Contributions in Alexander's memory may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550, Chicago, Illinois; and Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com for the Hardie family.