Mr. Kenneth Alexander Obituary in Gadsden at West Gadsden Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Kenneth Alexander

Mr. Kenneth Alexander, of Gadsden, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Kenneth Alexander was born July 23, 1953 to the late Ollie and Carrie Alexander. He was educated at Carver High School until their close in 1971 and then graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1972. He attended Gadsden State where he received his Radio Communication Degree.

He was most known as the voice of WMGJ Radio (Magic 1240) and he was also known as the best barber in the city of Gadsden.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Williams and Willie Terry and step-son Rolando Phillips.

He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters: Nishanta (Larry) Baker, KyoQuia (Damion) Davis and Melissa Posey. Also three sons Fernando (Linda) Miliner, Marcus (LaKesha) Posey and Kenneth Jermaine Alexander; sister Rose Floyd and brother Sanford Bankston. 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Special friend (neighbor) Robert Baker, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be Monday, July 10, 2023 from 2pm-6pm

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 11,2023 at 2:00 pm at the West Gadsden Funeral Home (Betty D.Robinson) Chapel.

We ask that you please keep this family in your prayers during their bereavement.

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My sincere condolences & prayers for the family. Kenny was my first barber, my classmate & friend. I use to keep the lines hot with record requests on WMGJ. Sweet smile, sweet soul. RIP! Josephine Martin "Jo"

My sincere condolences to the family. Kenny was my first barber, my classmate & friend. I kept the lines hot with record request on WMGJ! Sweet soul.

Our prayers are with you during these hours of bereavement. May God bless you all. Hold on to the precious memories of your loved one.
The Avery's Robert, Jan, Kim, and Bobby

I will love you forever gdaddy you were literally my everything & I hold our memories so dear to my heart . 💕 no more pain or suffering you're resting with the lord guiding me the rest of the way & im forever grateful for you .

🤦🏾‍♂️Sweet K..aka Jermaine,what can I say? My high school Basketball coach Walker Alexander back in the late 70's,sent me to Gadsden State and told me to find his Nephew Kenny Alexander,I found him,he showed me the way in radio, I credited him for putting me in the radio game,just hate I didn't make it home for his homegoing,thanks for everything man,Rest Easy an Rest in Peace........Smiley-jo ✊🏽✌🏽..Nashville Tn.

Kenny was one of my longtime barbers and an outstanding DJ locally and on the road as a traveling DJ alongside "CAT BALLOU" back in the day. You will be missed by all. REST IN PEACE my brother... Felton Williams

Kenneth was one of my surrogate brothers from my childhood cutting the boys in the hood hair on the porch. Memories that will never die. Condolences to his family. I pray that God comfort you during this time. Love Marian Taylor Williams

My heart felt condolences and prayers to the family of Kenneth.I will always cherish the memories of him in my heart.❤️🙏

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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