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A LOSS TO THE TEXAS GREYHOUND COMMUNITY
It is with great sorrow that GALT announces the sudden death of Gary Alexander on Friday, February 25, 2005. As many of you know, Gary and his wife Lynn have operated the A to Z Kennels in LaMarque, TX for many years. AZ greyhounds have their own distinct personalities, due to the Alexanders’ socialization, love and care of their racing greyhounds. When GALT was first launched, the founding members were invited to go to the Alexanders’ home and farm to tour and meet Gary and Lynn. That was the beginning of a special friendship that has grown over the years and has led many greyhounds to their forever homes.
Gary was
active in the Texas
Greyhound Association (TGA) where he served as board member and
representative for District V, working hard and being a spokesman for
all greyhounds and their welfare.
MEMORIAL BOOK
GALT would like to send a memorial book to Lynn in Gary's memory from all the owners of their greyhounds. If you would like to participate, please send a picture of your AZ greyhound, along with a note to Lynn to info@greyhoundadoptiontx.org by March 15. Many of you with AZ greys have over the years already corresponded with Lynn and Gary about their wonderful greys. Most of the Alexander dogs have the letters "AZ" in front of their racing names, and are the following:
- Limo, aka AZ Limo Lee
- Jig, aka AZ Jack Flash
- Arrow, aka Wigs By O Tech
- Ginger, Little Red, aka B's Babe
- Freddy, aka AZ Skeeter, now Skeeter
- Darr, aka AZ Hoffy
- Max, aka AZ Range Rattler
- Blue Jay, aka AZ Rarin To Go
- Skunk, aka AZ Space Gambler, now Gambler
- Chewy, aka Wigs Rose Pine
- Polo, aka AZ Done Deal
- Claire, aka AZ Color Me Gone, now Gaia
- Ashley
- Horse, aka AZ Big Gun Tipp, now Max
- Holly, aka AZ Glazed Butter
- Al, aka QV Luxor, now Ancho
- Dave, aka QV Mirage, now Max (Maximus)
- Wolf, aka AZ Wolfman
- June, aka A's June
- Tracy, aka AZ Quick Rider
- Jesse, AZ Mean N Ugly
- Samara, aka AZ US Molly Be
- Mesquite, aka Mesquite Rain
- Sue, aka AZ I'm For Real, now Annie
- Prince, aka AZ Prince Red, now Bob
- Desi, aka Bobbye's Desi
- Sonny, aka AZ Sonny Wag
- Speedy, aka Dogtor Speedy, now Asher
- Brook, aka AZ Clever Brook, now Bailey
- Moonshine, aka Bobbye's TNT
- Kitty, aka HH Kitty Wampus
- Ridge, aka RL's Tuffenuff
- Daisy, aka AZ Pedal Pusher, now Angel
- CJ, aka AZ Sweet Spirit, now Cricket
- Gail, aka AZ Bad Penny
- Baby Cakes, aka Iza Baby Cakes, now Spirit
- Dana, aka AZ Jawanna
- Spencer, aka AZ Double Bubble
- Star, aka AZ Clever Star
- Cosmo, aka AZ Clever Cosmo
- Reo, aka AZ Chatahoochie
- Ben, aka AZ Di Bella
- Dixie, aka AZ Beaudreaux
- Deb, AZ Miss Deb
- Tory
- Tallman, now Barron
- Bullet, AZ Bullet
- Benny, aka AZ Pop a Top
- Friday, aka AZ Benny's Dud
- Hannah, aka AZ Wigwam Glass
- Freckles, aka AZ Mark Trouble
- RCA, aka AZ Voltmeter, now Abby
- Ling
Ling, aka OK Alva Ray
TRIBUTE
Lynn Alexander has asked the TGA to set up a memorial foundation for the promotion of adoption of Texas Retired Racing Greyhounds in Gary's Memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to this new memorial foundation in Gary's memory. If everyone who enjoys the love an Alexander dog just sent a few dollars, a big difference could be made in the adoption of the Texas Retired Racing Greyhound. Be sure to tag your check "Gary Alexander Memorial Foundation."
Donations should be sent to:
Texas Greyhound Association
PO Box 40
Lorena, TX 76655-0040//
The following obituary appeared in the Galveston County Daily News on February 26, 2005:
Gary Alexander
LA MARQUE — Gary Alexander, 55, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. Gary was born on January 27, 1950, in Galveston, Texas, and was a longtime resident of La Marque. He was owner of A to Z Fence since 1979; owner of A to Z Trophies; owner of A to Z Kennel since 1994; he was a member of NGA and TGA Greyhound Association; he loved softball, Old Timers League; and he loved to golf and fish.
Gary is survived by his wife, Lynn Alexander of La Marque; his mother, Doris Williams; two sons, Larry Alexander and his wife Dawn, and Barry Alexander; his step-daughter, Staci Botter; his sister, Janet Broze and her husband Jr.; two brothers, “Boots” Alexander and his wife Suzie and Walt Williams and his wife Lucy; six grandchildren, Allyson Alexander, Lee Alexander, Cameron Alexander, Lane Alexander, Faith Alexander and Anysse Harmes; one loving niece; and many loving nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, February 27, 2005, from 3:00pm until 6 p.m., at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. Funeral services will be Monday, February 28, 2005, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Ewing officiating. Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
Pallbearers will be Benny Lambert, Jimmy Owens, Larry Bedard, Jack Cline, Charles Bailey, and Donald Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Fedderson and Ira Jones.
Memorials may be made to Texas Greyhound Association P.O. Box 40 Lorena, Texas 76655.
James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
Published February 26, 2005
