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Bobby G. Alexander, enjoyed volunteering, fishing

July 5, 2023

Bobby G. Alexander, 93, of Millsboro, formerly of Ocean View and Silver Spring, Md., passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro.

Bobby was born in New Market, Va., May 29, 1930, son of the late William Alexander and Goldie Gertrude (Schaeffer) Alexander. He was a master electrician and owned his own business for several years. Bobby was a part-time town manager for Millville, an administrative official for Ocean View, then assistant building inspector for Bethany Beach for three years.

Bobby enjoyed volunteering his time with the Lord Baltimore Lions Club in Ocean View, where he would drive the elderly to doctor appointments. Bobby was also a faithful member of the Loyal Order of Moose in College Park, Md., where he was recognized as a Pilgrim of the order, and he was also a past governor of the lodge. 

Bobby enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family as well.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan C. Alexander; a daughter, Cindy Alexander; a sister, Polly Tripplet; and a son-in-law, Jerry Curtis. Bobby is survived by three children, Bob Alexander and his wife Patti, Carol Zancan and her husband Tony, and Ginger Curtis; nine grandchildren, Tony Zancan, Wade Zancan, Michelle Gooden, Tracy Kreiter, Kelly Bell, Ryan Alexander, Bobby Curtis, Gina Curtis and Stephanie Curtis; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Alexander and his wife Rose, and Beverley Alexander; and a sister, Peggy Alexander.  

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Parklawn Cemetery, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, Md.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bobby’s name to Lord Baltimore Lions Club, P.O. Box 525, Ocean View, DE 19970. 

Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.