REV. CHARLES RAY ALEXANDER, SR.,

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only but unto all them also that love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8
A Home-Going Celebration will be held for Rev. Charles Ray Alexander, Sr. 77 at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Saint Peter United Methodist Church, Jeanerette, La. with Rev. Junius Egby, officiating.
He will await the resurrection at Saint Peter United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jeanerette, La.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of services.
Mr. Charles Ray Alexander Sr. was born the 13th of 17 children to the union of the late Rev. King George Alexander Sr. and Josephine Tibbs Alexander in Jeanerette on January 6, 1937. Early Thursday morning, October 16, 2014, his angels visited Magnolia Estates Nursing Center, Lafayette, La. to take him home to live with God.
Charles was a native and resident of Jeanerette, La. and was baptized at St. Peter United Methodist Church at a very early age. He continued to serve and trust God as his lifelong Savior to the end. During his healthy years, he and his family were dedicated workers and supported his church both physically and financially. During the Hurricane Andrew recovery effort, Chairman Nolan Duchene, appointed Charles as his assistant, who was instrumental and faithful during the recovery in repairing the church cornerstone, he helped brick the bell as well as bricked the entire church. He served as a class leader, a member of the Trustee board, and the United Methodist Men. He was a faithful and devoted Christian member.
Charles was an electrician with Teche Electric Company for many years and became the first black meter reader in the community. He was also employed as an electrician at Diamond M., and McDermott in Morgan City. Charles served in the United States Army Reserve; Charles became an Ordained Minister on April 18, 1992. He was known for his Scripture Cakes Ministry.
He leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Charles Ray Alexander Jr., (Kathleena) of Cade, La., Lionel Alexander of Richardson, Texas, Elder Kenward Alexander Sr., (Veronica) of Lafayette, La., Donald Alexander Sr., and Mark Alexander Sr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Cathy Pratt of Lafayette, La. and Philishawn Alexander of New Iberia, La., and their mother Shirley Mae Rideaux, of New Iberia, La.; two brothers, King George Alexander Jr. of Jeanerette, La. and Albert Allen Alexander (Dianna) of Franklin, La.; four sisters, Gloria Martha A. Key, Lou Mary A. Broussard, Lue Myrtle A. Slaughter of Jeanerette, La. and Josie Mae A. Breaux (Walter) of New Orleans, La.; twenty-one grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, church members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. King George Alexander Sr. and Josephine Tibbs Alexander, one son, Roger James Alexander, four brothers, Morris Alexander, Kermit G. Alexander Sr., Lawrence Alexander Sr. and Colfax Alexander Sr., six sisters, Juanita A. Simon, Thelma A. Francis, Annie A. Jackson, Frances A. Harris, Louretha A. Charles and Shirley Mae A. Rideaux.
Active pallbearers will be Mark Alexander Jr., Blake Alexander Jr., Charles Alexander, III, Charles Pickney, Christian Pratt and Kyle Pratt.
Honorary pallbearers will be King George Alexander Jr., Albert Allen Alexander, Walter Breaux Jr., James T.K. Alexander Jr. Kenward Alexander Jr. and Brandon Alexander.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive New Iberia, Louisiana 70560. Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.