OBITUARY Jermaine Damon Alexander August 17, 1973 – December 13, 2018 Jay Alexander (August 17, 1973 – December 13, 2018) Jermaine “Jay” Alexander passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Frisco, Texas. Jay was born Friday, August 17,1973 to Elaine Alexander, in Detroit, Michigan. Jay grew up in Detroit and was a star athlete at Murray Wright High School. Upon graduating in 1991, Jay entered and served in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country at home and abroad. Jay then enrolled at the University of North Texas (UNT), where he walked on to the football team and studied Anthropology and Sociology from 1996-1999. Upon completion of his education at UNT, Jay began work as an engineer in the telecommunications industry, where he worked until his passing. Jay was known for his big smile and bigger heart. He was incredibly kind and generous, always putting others before himself. He was a true conversationalist and was well read in a variety of subjects – sports, politics, nutrition, and technology to name a few. He was an avid fan of Detroit sports. He had a passion for fitness and nutrition, and was known to spend several hours a day in the gym. Most of all, he was a devoted father, son and grandson. His pride and love for his son, KJ, was apparent to even casual acquaintances. He was also proud of his Detroit roots and never forgot where he came from. Jay will be so incredibly missed by all those fortunate enough to encounter him in life. He is survived by his son,Kevin “KJ” Harris, wife, Julia Farfan, mother, Elaine Alexander and grandmother, Gladice Alexander A National Cemetery Committal Service will be held in Jay’s memory on Thursday December 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texax 75211 FAMILY Julia Samantha Farfan, Wife Kevin “KJ” Harris, Son Elaine Alexander, Mother Gladice Alexander, Grandmother Send Flowers Show Your Support Share Obituary share to facebook share by email share link Receive Notifications
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jermaine Damon Alexander 2018.
Death notice for the town of: dallas, state: Texas
I miss you.
We lost touch for a while but you were always there for me. 22 years flew by but it was too short. Until we meet again x.