Russell Leo "Four; Grinner" Alexander Obituary (1958 - 2022)

Russell "Grinner" Alexander was born on August 22, 1958, to the late Matthew Alexander Jr. and Theresa Dumas Alexander. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, God dispatched His angels with instructions to release Russell from all his pain and suffering, taking him peacefully in his sleep at Gonzales Health Care Center at the age of 63. He was a native of Vacherie, LA, and resident of Gonzales Health Care Center in Gonzales, LA as of August 23, 2021. He accepted Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church at an early age. He was previously employed at Avondale Shipyard until his health failed him. Russell leaves to cherish his memories his four loving children, Sandtrell (Stacy) Broden, Peggy Valentine (Nelson), Shelcia (Kyrin) Carter, and Jordy Valentine, Sr. (Aishia); twelve grandchildren, Tyler and TyReanna Broden, Kei'Anza and Kei'Anjana Valentine, LeVora Moore Jr., Zalon, Zalayia, and Zyen Carter, Jordy Jr., Jordyn, Jor'Dai, and Jor'Daz Valentine; four sisters, Patricia Marshall of Avondale LA, Margaret (Clarence) Isaac and Beverly Alexander (Eunice) of Vacherie, LA and Rose Williams of Marrero, LA; two brothers, Leonard Alexander of Vacherie, LA and Tommie Williams of Marrero, LA; two aunts, Grace Nailor and Dorothy Lewis of Vacherie, LA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Jr. and Theresa Alexander; grandparents, Frank and Mary Dumas, and Ameris and Matthew Sr. Alexander; three sisters, Onetia, Eileen and Earleen Alexander; one brother, Matthew Alexander lll; two nephews, Jarvis Alexander and Ja'Naries Gaudia; five aunts, Evelena Dumas, Louisa Costley, Rose Harris, Cecile Rapp, and Ruth Favorite; and one uncle, James Dumas. A celebration of life honoring Russell will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. Visitation 9am-11am. Service will begin at 11am. Interment to follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!