Billy Doyle Alexander

Billy Doyle Alexander, 79, of  Vardaman passed from this life on February 25, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis after an extended illness. Born on February 14, 1942 in Vardaman, he was a son to the late Doyle Richmond Alexander and Bonnie Laudrey Crawford Alexander.

Billy Doyle, a Vardaman High School graduate, spent his entire life in the sweet potato capital of the world. He spent many seasons of his life growing the iconic sweet potatoes that only come from Calhoun County. When Billy wasn’t occupied with running a farm he could partaking in a broad variety of activities such as, casting a line in hopes of good day fishing and churning out creations with his woodworking skills. Billy loved his family and he also loved his dogs just as much.   As a member of Friendship Baptist Church, he hid the words of the Lord in his heart and cherished the gift of salvation He offered.

He was preceded in death by his parents the late Doyle Richmond Alexander and Bonnie Laudrey Crawford Alexander and a grandson, Josh James.

Billy Doylel is survived by his loving wife Linda McClain Alexander of Vardaman; one son, Billy Gene (Liz) Alexander of Big Creek; three daughters: Judy (Mike) Holder of Vardaman; Lisa (Doug) James of Vardaman; Lynn (Delwyn) Havens of Bolton; ten grandchildren: Jennnifer Doss, Jena Hood, Jeri-Laken Greer, Jayla Greer, Shaun James, Jacob James, Abbie Fortner, Hinton Havens, Phebe Havens, and Carly Havens; eight great grandchildren;  two brothers: James Larry (Betty) Alexander of Vardaman; Kenneth (Susie) Alexander of Vardaman; one sister, Donna (Loyd) Montgomery of Naples, Florida.

There will be a private family visitation on Sunday, February 28, 2021, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Vardaman . The funeral service remembering his life will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 3:00 PM with Bro. Jerry Hartley, Bro. Fred Hartley, and Bro. Joey Faulk officiating.

Derek Doss, Justin Greer, Kipper Greer, Hinton Havens, Shaun James, and Nathan Hood will carry Billy Doyle to rest in Elzey Cemetery. Nona Taylor will serve as an honorary pallbearer

In lieu of flowers ask that memorials be given in Billy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s hospital and Friendship Baptist Church.

The staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and asks that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they pass through this difficult season of life

Please use your mask for your protection and the protection of the family members during this difficult time in life.