ROGER LEE ALEXANDER

Roger Lee Alexander was born on May 15, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of the late Eddie and Alice (Curry) Alexander.

Roger completed his primary and secondary education in the Indianapolis Public School system. He attended School #87 and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. As a teenager, Roger worked at the Indianapolis Recorder. He was drafted in the United States Army, serving from 1969 to 1971 during the Vietnam era.

After his military service, Roger returned to the Indianapolis Recorder, where he met the love of his life, Linda Alexander. In 1976, Roger began his career with Allison Transmission, where he dedicated 33 years of service before retiring.

Roger had many interests and passions. He loved electronics, recording, and music. A barber by trade, Roger took great pride and joy in cutting his grandsons’ hair. He also enjoyed arcade games, and time spent at the game room with his son Jamal was especially meaningful to him.

Roger peacefully passed away at home on December 18, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones and friends. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Alice      Alexander; and his brothers, Torrence Alexander, Charles Alexander, Ronald Alexander, Donald Alexander, Gerald Alexander, and Thomas Alexander.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 40 years, Linda Alexander; daughters, Melanie Hall (Byron), Christina Alexander, and Siedah Alexander; sons, Jason Wideman and Jamal Alexander; seven grandchildren; sisters, Janet Jackson and Elverea Alexander; and brother, Ezra (Bufford) Alexander.

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