Robert Earl Alexander passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Ponchatoula at the age of 66.

He was born on Monday, Oct. 30, 1950, in New Orleans to the late Charlesie Evans Alexander and the late Norman Alexander Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Janet Marie Vicknair Alexander; daughters Melissa Alexander (Terry) Roussel and Jennie Alexander; brothers Sherry Alexander and Norman (Josie) Alexander Jr.; brothers-in-law Eugene (Mary) Powell and Todd (Lisa) Vicknair; sisters-in-law Penny Vicknair Dufrene, Gloria Alexander and Roline “Cookie” Alexander; grandchildren Madisen, Evan, Ryan, Cary, Samy and Janey Roussel, and Karsyn and Lexie Alexander; and godchildren Justin Vicknair and Angela Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Lynn Alexander and his parents.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1900 Greenwood Drive in LaPlace.

To view and sign the family guest book, visit harrymckneely.com.