H. B. Alexander, 80, of Saluda, died Friday morning, July 17, 2009. He was a native of Chester, S.C. and a prior resident of Charleston, S.C., before moving to Saluda in 1991. He served his undergraduate studies at the Citadel, majoring in English and earned his master’s degree at Duke University. He was an English professor at the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. for more than 30 years retiring in 1991. He served with the Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his loving wife, Cam; son, Scott Alexander and his wife, Carolyn of Wahalla, SC and a grandson, Bruce Alexander also of Wahalla, SC. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel with the Rev. Bill Landreth officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Military Rites will be conducted by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick Rhodes VFW Post 5206 Chapter 14 of the DAV. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of the donor’s choice. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements. Tags: 1950
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