Jimmie M. Alexander

Preferred Name: Jim
Nickname/Call Sign: Jim
Date of Birth: January 11, 1934
Headed West: July 29, 2017
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-9 – Lieutenant General
Hometown: Boyce, LA
Biography

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.

Headed West

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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Pilot Information

Units Assigned

  • 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron/50th Tactical Fighter Wing
  • 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron/474th Tactical Fighter Wing, FWS

Awards & Decorations

Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Caterpillar Club