Ryan Alexander

AUGUSTA, Ill. -- Ryan Gene Alexander, 37, of Peoria, formerly of Augusta, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 22, 2014) in OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

Ryan was born July 20, 1977. He was a son of Debra J. Alexander and Donald L. Alexander. Ryan married Cori Ann Wilkins in 1998; they divorced in 2004.

He was a member of the IBEW Local 51 union and was employed with Custom Underground Inc. of Peoria until leaving for health reasons.

Ryan was a fun-loving person who would help anyone at any time. He had a smile for everyone and never knew a stranger. Ryan and his grandparents Merle and Verna White shared a special bond.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Debra Alexander of Peoria, and father, Donald (Cindy) Alexander of Augusta; maternal grandparents, Merle and Verna White of Camp Point; paternal grandfather, Lloyd Alexander of Augusta; siblings, Aaron, Lexie and Austin Alexander, all of Augusta; one aunt, Dr. Lisa Alexander Learn of Florida; one uncle, Randy (Therese) Alexander of Florida; and many other cousins and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Joan Alexander; and his beloved dog, Brittany.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in the Hunter Funeral Home in Golden, with the Rev. Linda Murray and his cousin, the Rev. John Nelson of Jacksonville, conducting. He will be laid to rest alongside his great-grandparents, Edward and Alvena Post, and Orin and Emily White, in the Golden Community Cemetery in Golden.

VISITATION: 10-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Immanuel/Trinity Kids Club of Golden or Faith Lutheran Church of Augusta.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.hunterfh.com.

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