Charles was an area resident all his life and a 1962 graduate of the Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He was employed by the Norwood Company and later the St. Gobain Corp. both located in Malvern. He enjoyed NASCAR, coin collecting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by one son Charles W. Alexander and wife Karen of Gap, two grandchildren Evan and Lauren and four siblings; Bonnie Stringer of Warminster, Richard Alexander of Coatesville, Dennis Alexander and wife Mary of Oro Valley, AZ and Terry Alexander and wife Debby of Coatesville.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg followed by interment at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Viewing from 10 to 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Online condolences can be respectfully posted at  www.wildefuneralhome.com