Randell “Randy” Earl Alexander, age 80, of Choudrant, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.
Born on January 7, 1945, in Quitman, Louisiana, Randy was the son of the late James Earl Alexander and Mary Evelyn Crawford Alexander. A man of deep faith, he was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church.
Randy pursued his education with excellence, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Louisiana Tech University. While attending Northeast Louisiana University (NLU), he proudly played on the basketball team. He went on to build a successful career as the owner of Alexander Contractors, where his strong work ethic and integrity left a lasting mark.
Beyond his professional life, Randy gave generously to his community. He was active in both the Kiwanis Club and the Lions Club, where he was honored as Lion of the Year in 1978. His love of aviation led him to become a licensed pilot and flight instructor, where he shared his passion by teaching the very first aviation class at Louisiana Tech University. A highlight of his flying career came in 1998, when his brother Rodney arranged for him to have the unforgettable honor of flying an F-16 fighter jet, an experience he treasured for the rest of his life.
Randy is survived by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Patsy Patton Alexander; his children, Robin Alexander Harris (husband John), Richie Alexander (wife Nina), and Roger Alexander (wife Robin); his brother, Rodney Alexander (wife Nancy); and his sister, Rita Johns (husband Paul).
He leaves behind a cherished legacy through his grandchildren: MacKenzie Harris Riley (husband Austin), Alex Harris, Zach Alexander (wife Anna-Rose), Austin Alexander, Allie Alexander Spell (husband Joe), Dustin Alexander (wife Jessie), Cassidy Alexander Canady (husband Slade), and Michael Jowers. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Mary-Maxie Alexander, Bess Marie Alexander, Luna Betts Canady, Colton Alexander, and Waylon Alexander.
In addition, he is survived by close family friends Jay, Melissa, and Kathryn Melancon, who shared many special moments with him and his family. Randy’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to his dedicated caregivers, Darlene Broomfield, Kim Johnson, and Bobbie Goodjoint, who faithfully cared for him over the past three years, as well as to the compassionate team at Caring Hands Hospice for their support and guidance.
He will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his devotion to family, his love of flight and adventure, and his tireless service to his community. Randy also had a sweet tooth and never turned down dessert, a simple joy that always brought a smile to his face and to those around him. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.
Services to honor Randy’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of Ruston. A graveside service will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana.
