Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...
Read MoreLt. Col. Jimmie Alexander proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years, during his service he served in the Vietnam War. He retired from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing stationed at England Air Force Base.
He was a member of the local order of Daedalians and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 614, where he sponsored the Young Eagles Program. Jim was a member and deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Jimmie M. Alexander, Lt. Colonel, (Ret.)
January 11, 1934 – July 27, 2017
Mr. Jimmie Alexander, 83, of Boyce, passed from this life, Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Lt. Col. Jimmie Alexander proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years, during his service he served in the Vietnam War. He retired from the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing stationed at England Air Force Base. He was a member of the local order of Daedalians and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 614, where he sponsored the Young Eagles Program. Jim was a member and deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Jimmie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maurine; son, Steve; daughters, Carol and Tracy; grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
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- 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron/50th Tactical Fighter Wing
- 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron/474th Tactical Fighter Wing, FWS
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F-100
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