Frank Howard Alexander

Frank Howard Alexander, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Frank was born December 16, 1937 in El Paso, Texas, to the late Frank Owings Alexander, MD and the late Vance Thompson Alexander, MD. He was also preceded in death by brother, John (Jackie) Macfie Alexander, MD; and nephew, John Lee Alexander.

Frank was affectionately known as Mr. A, Skip, and Pip. He was a graduate of Duke University and received his Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York City. He retired after 30 years of teaching math and science at Concord High School and Concord Middle School. Mr. A was known for his antics in and out of the classroom and his rare sense of humor will always be remembered. Alongside teaching, Frank ran a tree service with Ray Eudy of Concord. Frank was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, canoeing, and hiking. Over the years, he would take many students on outdoor trips. If ever a word was misspoken, Frank was the first to correct one's grammar. He was also known for being humble and generous to anyone in need. Most of all, Skip dearly loved his family and his Dobermans. 

Survivors include daughter, Laura Roberts of Concord, NC; lifelong friend, Donna Roberts of Concord, NC; sister, Sarah (Ed) Shapiro of Andover, CT; nephews, Dan (Libby) Gurry of Kennebunk, ME, and Jeff (Yoshi) Gurry of Bolton, CT; nieces, Carolyn Tyrseck of Willington, CT, and Charlotte Ann Alexander of Winterville, NC; niece-in-law, Beth Alexander of Newport, NC; great-nephews, Justin Gurry of New York, NY, James Gurry of Denver, CO, Philip and Joseph Tyrseck of Concord, NC.

Frank's Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Terrace at Towel City Tavern, 126 W. Ave., Kannapolis. A graveside service was held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, 601 Mt. Olivet Rd, Concord.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Humane Society of Concord; https://humanesocietyofconcord.org/

The Alexander family would like to sincerely thank Katherine Baggs of Concord, NC; Darrell Helms of Concord, NC; and Philip and Joseph Tyrseck of Concord, NC for their love, support and care over the years. 

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Alexander family.