Theodore Sigmund Alexander

Macon, GA- Theodore Sigmund Alexander, 84, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Christ Church with the Reverend Harriette Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A reception will follow the service in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church, 582 Walnut Street, Macon, Georgia 31201. He was born in Annapolis, Md., son of Gerard and Vera Alexander. Ted Alexander served our country in the United States Navyfrom 1948-1952. He was a 1956 graduate of Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland. One of his first assignments was as Maryland State Director for the March of Dimes. Because of his career as Executive Fundraiser, he was fortunate to live throughout the United States. His career culminated in his most cherished position as Director of Development for Mercer University and Medical School. Mr. Alexander was President of Macon Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors. He was also a member of Macon Civitan Club, Council for Advancement & Support of Education, and National Association of Hospital Development. Mr. Alexander was a Verger and Stewardship Chair at Christ Church. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. Mr. Alexander was a well-read historian. He had a "fun/fund-loving" spirit, joy and love that he brought to others with his exuberant personality. Mr. Alexander is predeceased by his wife of 25 years, Ruth Austin Alexander and wife of 15 years, Mary King Martin Alexander. He is also predeceased by his brother and sister, Gerard Alexander and Mania Hufnagel. Survivors include his wife, Doris Wood-Alexander of Macon; daughter, Stacy Alexander Grissim (Steve) of Nashville, Tennessee; son, Mark Christopher Alexander (Tara) of Austin, Texas; son-by-marriage, Lou Wood (Ponda) of Athens, Georgia; grandchildren, Jane Alexander Edwards of Nashville, Marley Alexander of Austin, Spencer Alexander of Austin; grandchildren-by-marriage, Andrew Grissim of Nashville, Daniel Grissim of Nashville, Melissa Tirico (Greg) of Buford, Georgia, and Jim Wood (Kim) of Concord, North Carolina; great grandchildren, Ella and Lily Wood, Sophia and Brayden Tirico, and brother, Joseph Conrad Alexander of Boston, Massachusetts. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.