Jerry Allen Alexander, age 79, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at home.  He was born December 14, 1941 in Shelby, the youngest child of Acie and Mildred (Bates) Alexander.  Jerry was raised in Ferry and was a 1960 graduate of Shelby High School.  He served in the Army National Guard in the 1960's.

Jerry was a heavy equipment operator and had worked at Beckman Brothers, MacLean Construction and Hardman Construction before his retirement from Operating Engineers. He married his wife, Annette on February 22, 2002.  Jerry had lived in the Ludington area since the late 1990's.  He was an avid sports fan and thoroughly loved attending the many sporting events of his son, grandchildren, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.  He also enjoyed  snowmobiling and NASCAR.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Annette; children, Wendy (Max) Borgeson and Craig Alexander (and Tiffany); stepchildren, Jessica (Tim) Evans and Michael Iteen (and Ashley); grandchildren, Isabella, Cade, Gabriella, Embry, Rainey, and Kaidan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, George (Irene) Alexander, Lyle (Marge) Alexander, Wilma (Bob) Beckman, Jim (Joanne) Alexander, and Bob Alexander.

Visitation is Friday, January 1st, from 5-7 pm at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby.  A private funeral service will be held.  Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Shelby, Friday, April 30th at 3 p.m. with military honors.  Please consider the Alzheimer's Association, 564 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI  48104 as a memorial.