Maurice Alexander, Sr.

Maurice Alfonzo Alexander, Sr., age 70, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at the Shelia S. Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke, VA surrounded by loved ones. Maurice loved his family and was a dear friend to many.

Born in Christiansburg, VA, on February 16, 1955, Maurice lived a life filled with love and laughter. He was known for his warm smile and making everyone laugh.

Maurice attended Christiansburg High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1973. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army. There he served as a Radar and Satellite Communications Specialist and developed a love of technology. He was stationed in El Paso, TX, where he met, and married Pamela Stephens and they were blessed with two sons. Maurice attended New River Community College (Va) and enrolled in Electromechanical Technology. Maurice’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to start his own business, Alexander Specialty, a satellite television sales & service company he owned and operated for twenty years. In 1992 Maurice married Lily Greenway and welcomed his two new daughters. In 1999 Maurice relocated his family to Arizona as co-owner of a technology start-up firm, Orbit Industrial Services. The major customer was Motorola Corporation. He sold his investment in the firm, and in 2007 Maurice relocated to North Carolina with his family to be closer to his family in Virginia. Dell Computer Corporation employed him until he retired. Maurice returned to Christiansburg to assist as a caregiver for his ailing mother in 2020. He resided there for the remainder of his life.

He was an avid golfer and loved spending time on the golf course. After returning to Christiansburg, he reunited with some of his high school friends and played golf every Thursday. He was a super sports fan of the Washington Commanders and the Virginia Tech HOKIES.

Maurice was a God-loving person. On July 14, 2024, he was baptized by his devoted nephew Marlin Reeves. During his last days in the hospital and hospice, he touched the lives of many with his faith. He witnessed for the Lord, and everyone touched by his strength during his most trying time called him a “light from God.” Maurice said, " Maybe all this is not about me, but how the Lord is using me to help others." He was at peace knowing he would be with Jesus and reunited with his family that had gone before him.

Maurice is preceded in death by his parents the late Willie Reed and Lillie Mae Hash Alexander and his brother Willie Reed Alexander II. He is survived by his sons Maurice Alexander II (Cara), and Stephen Alexander (Tiffany) both of Dallas, TX. His two daughters Kita Pina (Enmanuel) and Kimberly Patterson (Charles) both from McLeansville, NC. His grandchildren, Marquis Johnson, Lauren Alexander, Marquine Pina, Paris Alexander, Aniyah Balboa, Noah Alexander, Alana Alexander, Mariah Pina, Jayde Alexander, Charis Patterson, Quinn Alexander, Mia Patterson and Kamryn Patterson. His great-grandson Marquis Johnson, Jr. His brother Ty Alexander (Judith), and sisters Charlene Beasley, and Regina Alexander. He is also survived by Lily Alexander and Pamela Alexander, his former wives, and many friends. Others left to treasure his memory are his nieces, nephews, extended family, his best friend Donald Burks (Diane), his Christiansburg golf buddies, and friends from El Paso, TX, and Browns Summit, NC, who have remained close and supportive through the years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Horne Funeral Chapel, 1300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, VA 24073.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Maurice Alexander to: Good Samaritan Hospice at https://www.goodsam.care/ways-to-give. The family is grateful to the Good Samaritan staff for all the love, kindness, and exceptional care given to Maurice in his final days.

Maurice Alexander may have left this world, but his love and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.