MICHAEL DYLAN ALEXANDER
Michael Dylan Alexander, 27, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Memphis Church of Christ in Memphis, with Mark Lance and Tom Anderson officiating.
Michael was born June 26, 1997, in Aurora, Colo. to William and Brenda Alexander. He graduated from Memphis High School in 2016 and attended vocational school at Clarendon College. He worked contract outdoor maintenance for Memphis Independent School District, and during peanut harvest season, he served as a peanut grader for Texas Cooperative Inspection.
Michael was a member of the Memphis Church of Christ. In high school, he played football, basketball and baseball, ran track and served as an officer of FFA. He had many accolades as an athlete. He was named Padilla All-State Linebacker for 2A and 3A, Most Valuable Player Defense, Amarillo Globe-News (AGN) Super Team Defense, AGN All-State Linebacker, Associated Press All-State Linebacker and “Old Coach”All-State Linebacker to name a few. He was very focused and competitive, allowing him to be an outstanding athlete.
He loved his truck and modifying it with pipes, light bars and lifters. Michael loved the Denver Broncos and the Denver Nuggets. He especially loved his dog,Tyke. Michael had a special ability making everyone laugh, and his laugh was contagious.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, A.G. and Billie Alexander; great-grandparents, Woodrow and Eunice Floyd; aunt Janice Alexander; great-aunt Pat Floyd; and great-uncles Dwaine Floyd and Dean Butcher.
He is survived by his father and mother, William and Brenda Alexander; brothers Kevin Alexander and Andrew Alexander; fiancé April Atilano; his special friend, Mariena Morrow; his dog, Tyke; and grandparents Connie and Carolyn Davis, all of Memphis; as well as a host of relatives and friends who will forever treasure him.
Michael’s last act of kindness was to those who will be touched by his life, from this moment and the days ahead, by offering new hope to others through the gift of organ donations.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Memphis ISD Scholarship Fund. P.O. Box 460, Memphis,TX 79245.
Local arrangements are under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
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