Jeffrey L. Alexander, 59, of Linton, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born December 5, 1949, to Ivan and Jocelyn (Parks) Alexander. On September 20, 1997, he married Beavely Chambers.

Jeffrey was a member of the American Legion Post #22 and VFW Post #7118. He was an Operating Engineer with Local #841 and worked as a Security Officer with Owen Detective Agency until he retired. He was a veteran serving with the US Marines.

Survivors include his wife, Beavely Alexander, daughter, Jolie Alexander of Linton; son, Royce Alexander of Linton and step-sons Robert Murley of Jasonville and Michael Murley of South Carolina. Also surviving is a brother, Mark R. Alexander of Marion, IL and sisters Jean Ann (Bill) Fisher of Sullivan, Mary L. (Daryl) Shorter of Carlisle and Jennifer J. (Kevin) Hahn of Lawrenceburg, IN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, May 8, 2009, at the Center Ridge Cemetery in Sullivan, Indiana. Full Military Rites will be given by The American Legion Post #22. The Alexander Family has entrusted these arrangements with the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com