Alex Christian Jr, September 26, 1935 — July 07, 2018

Alex Christian Jr (Alton, Illinois, IL) September 26, 1935 July 07, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: September 26, 1935

Death date: July 07, 2018

Death place: Alton, Illinois(IL), USA

Funeral Home: Gent Funeral Home Inc

Obituary for Alex Christian Jr. Dateline: Alton Alex Christian Jr., 82, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton, IL, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Born September 26, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of Alex Christian Sr. and Mary (Richards). Alex served in the Army after graduating from Alton High School in 1954.

He was a firefighter for the Alton Fire Department for 31 years retiring as an Assistant Fire Chief in 1988. Alex was an avid athlete and played football and baseball for Alton High School. He also played baseball in the Armed Forces and was part of the 1956 Armed Forces Championship team.

Surviving is a former spouse; Rita Ortman of Godfrey, a son; Lance Christian of Alton, a daughter; Marlo (Christian) Meyer and husband Steve of Glen Carbon, and two grandchildren; Lauren and David Meyer. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother; Richard Christian. A prayer service will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday July 11, 2018 Gent Funeral Home in Alton.

The Alton Fire Department will pass by the casket in his honor at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Father Steve Janoski will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey with full military honors by the VFW Post 1308.

Memorials may be made to The Backstoppers (www. backstoppers.org) to support families of firemen, policemen and EMTs who lost their lives in the line of duty. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook and information may be found at www. gentfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Alex Christian Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Valhalla Memorial Park 2308 W. Delmar Ave.

Godfrey, IL, 62035 , Previous Events Visitation , JUL 11. 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM Gent Funeral Home Inc 2409 State Street Alton, IL, US, 62002 www. gentfuneralhome.com/ Mass of Christian Burial , JUL 12.

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death notice Alex Christian Jr September 26, 1935 — July 07, 2018

obituary notice Alex Christian Jr September 26, 1935 — July 07, 2018

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