Dewey Earl Alexander III
Obituary
Dewey E. Alexander III, affectionately known as Skipper, 70, of San Antonio, TX passed in the early hours of Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he had a 40 year career in telecommunications.
A husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Skipper lived his life in dedication to his loved ones. He enjoyed making everyone who entered his life feel special and valued. Whether it was through a smile or a joke, or some of his homemade soups or smoked meats, he always wanted the people around him to feel at home in his presence. He made holidays and birthdays special every year, and many relatives’ Christmases weren’t complete without a Topsy’s popcorn bucket or handwritten card from him.
Skipper found peace and fellowship on the golf course and loved the rush of swimming. He believed in the value of friendship and treating others with respect. Long-time friends became extended family members and he never missed a chance to let people know they were loved. I know that we, as his family, are not alone in mourning his loss.
Skipper was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey E. Alexander II and Norma Jane Ward-Alexander. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; his children, Desmian and Dewey IV; his brothers, Anthony and Elton; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who love and miss him more than words can express.
In honor of Skipper, we invite those who loved him to post their thoughts and memories of him. Thank you all for the love and support. He is truly missed.
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July 24, 2026
Skipper holds a special place in my heart. He was my cousin, and my dear friend. I hold such fond memories of the adventures he and I had as kids and young adults. He was uniquely kind and thoughtful, and always fun to hang with. It hurts to know he has left us, and I pray his family and friends will be comforted knowing he's at peace with the Lord.
July 22, 2026
Dearest Skipper, our memories are from when we were very young and we were living in Kansas City and going to the same school. Even though we didn’t see each other much, we stayed connected as cousins.
I will always remember how much you loved music. ❤️
I will always remember how much you loved music. ❤️
July 22, 2026
Growing up in Cleveland, my cousin Elton has always been my strongest link to the Alexander family.
Then I moved to Phoenix and we all connected again. This photo below, I call ‘Connecting Cousins’.
Alexanders and Johnsons reunited again.
I reconnected with Anthony, Skipper and added a new connection to cousin Ernest in Mesa. Following this reunion, Skipper made sure I received beautiful artwork from Carmen. He sent me Christmas and Birthday cards.
(Who does that anymore) I felt so special.
Thank you Skipper for your thoughtfulness and kindness. I will miss you, your messages and special cards, but I know you are in a better place connecting with your cousin Ernest.
Love,
Your Cousin Carol Ann
(Click image below to view entire picture of ‘Connecting Cousins’)
Then I moved to Phoenix and we all connected again. This photo below, I call ‘Connecting Cousins’.
Alexanders and Johnsons reunited again.
I reconnected with Anthony, Skipper and added a new connection to cousin Ernest in Mesa. Following this reunion, Skipper made sure I received beautiful artwork from Carmen. He sent me Christmas and Birthday cards.
(Who does that anymore) I felt so special.
Thank you Skipper for your thoughtfulness and kindness. I will miss you, your messages and special cards, but I know you are in a better place connecting with your cousin Ernest.
Love,
Your Cousin Carol Ann
(Click image below to view entire picture of ‘Connecting Cousins’)
July 21, 2026
Skipper was a cousin who wasn't a cousin. I remember hanging with him in 1973 when my dad and I drove to KC for summer vacation. We stayed close through the years even though we didn't see each other regularly. Last time was a few years back when he came to LA and we played a round of golf together. Will always remember his slow deliberate style of play. May he rest in peace. Gone to soon
July 21, 2026
I met Dewey many years ago. I was working for AT&T in Morristown NJ. and I just started dating my now deceased husband, Larry D. Riley. One day during lunch Larry and I met up with his friend who had lunch with us. That friend was Dewey. From that day on I was soon to meet Dewey’s wife
Carmen. Larry and I started seeing them on a regular basis which turned into a special friendship.
A few years later Larry moved to Florida and took me with him while Dewey and Carmen were still in NJ. But every Christmas and or Thanksgiving we went north to see family which included Aunt Carmen and Uncle Dewey, IV and Desmian.
I remember Dewey always had a big hug and a bigger hello when he saw us. He made us feel very special and welcomed.
Dewey I pray you are at peace. Myself, Alexandra and Victoria have many good memories visiting the Alexander’s during the holidays. You will surely be missed, always in our hearts, and never forgotten. We love you Uncle Dewey.
Carmen. Larry and I started seeing them on a regular basis which turned into a special friendship.
A few years later Larry moved to Florida and took me with him while Dewey and Carmen were still in NJ. But every Christmas and or Thanksgiving we went north to see family which included Aunt Carmen and Uncle Dewey, IV and Desmian.
I remember Dewey always had a big hug and a bigger hello when he saw us. He made us feel very special and welcomed.
Dewey I pray you are at peace. Myself, Alexandra and Victoria have many good memories visiting the Alexander’s during the holidays. You will surely be missed, always in our hearts, and never forgotten. We love you Uncle Dewey.
July 20, 2026
May your memories keep you blessed
July 19, 2026
I only met Dewey a few times at art events he attended with Carmen, his lovely wife. He was always charming, open and a joy to be around. He treated you as a friend from the moment you met him. My wife Sandy and I extend our sincere condolences to Carmen and family.
July 19, 2026
My very first visit to NYC was with Skipper and both Desi, and IV. We spent the weekend in Harlem and toured Ellis Island. Skipper was real cool to hang out with. Praying for eternal peace for Skipper and comfort for the family. Rest easy.
-tony
-tony
July 19, 2026
I can't believe my childhood and lifelong friend is gone So many fun memories. Rest well my friend. Condolences to you Carmen and to the twins.
July 19, 2026
Carmen we are so sorry for your loss, We pass along our deepest condolences to you and your family.
July 19, 2026
It has taking me 10 days to be able to write these words. I can’t believe you’re gone. I love you and miss you and hold to the promise that God says we will meet again. Rest well, my brother.
July 18, 2026
Uncle Skipper, thank you for the love, laughter, and memories you gave our family. Though you’re no longer with us, your presence will always be felt in our hearts. May you rest peacefully, and may we continue to honor your life by cherishing one another. You will never be forgotten. Much much love 🫶🏾
July 18, 2026
Mr. Alexander,
Thank you for always being there for me. For more than 20 years, you made it a point to reach out—especially on holidays—just to see how I was doing. Those phone calls and messages may have seemed small, but they meant more than you probably ever knew.
I’ll never forget the kindness you showed my wife and me by welcoming us into your home for Thanksgiving dinner with your family right before my deployment. That act of love and generosity came at a time when it meant so much to us, and it is a memory I will always cherish.
You lived a life that impacted so many people, and I know I am just one of the many who are better because of your friendship, compassion, and unwavering support. You will be truly missed, but your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched.
Thank you for everything—for your encouragement, your kindness, and for always making time to check in on me. Thank you for investing in my life, believing in me, and showing me what genuine care and selflessness look like. Your friendship has been one of God’s many blessings in my life, and I will carry the lessons you taught me and the memories we shared for the rest of my days.
Rest peacefully, Mr. Alexander. Until we meet again, thank you for everything. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Thank you for always being there for me. For more than 20 years, you made it a point to reach out—especially on holidays—just to see how I was doing. Those phone calls and messages may have seemed small, but they meant more than you probably ever knew.
I’ll never forget the kindness you showed my wife and me by welcoming us into your home for Thanksgiving dinner with your family right before my deployment. That act of love and generosity came at a time when it meant so much to us, and it is a memory I will always cherish.
You lived a life that impacted so many people, and I know I am just one of the many who are better because of your friendship, compassion, and unwavering support. You will be truly missed, but your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched.
Thank you for everything—for your encouragement, your kindness, and for always making time to check in on me. Thank you for investing in my life, believing in me, and showing me what genuine care and selflessness look like. Your friendship has been one of God’s many blessings in my life, and I will carry the lessons you taught me and the memories we shared for the rest of my days.
Rest peacefully, Mr. Alexander. Until we meet again, thank you for everything. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
July 18, 2026
Always in my memories the endless laughs we had that summer the Martin's and Alexander’s spent together and for teaching us how to live every day to the fullest. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
July 17, 2026
Skipper was young and had established his place in the Alexander household…all of a sudden here comes this female cousin with her doll (Pitiful Pearl) and a goldfish. On top of that this cousin was getting all kinds of special attention from his Mom and Dad. My cousin Skipper loved me and became my friend in spite of all the changes I had made in his world. Thanks for loving me unconditionally you are forever in my heart. Micki
July 17, 2026
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Skipper’s passing. Even though life carried our families in different directions and I haven’t seen him in many years, I have always remembered him with genuine fondness. He and his brothers were an important part of my younger years, and those memories have stayed with me. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that Skipper left a lasting impression on those who knew him, even from afar. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carmen , children Desmian and Dewey IV and all who loved him as you navigate this difficult time and honor his life.
July 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing he’s in Gods hands now. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
July 17, 2026
I really can't tell of a specific time with Skipper. We were bonded together since birth. My mother, Gloria D. Jones Gross, was best friends/sisters. Went to College together and got married close at the same time. Where teachers. There were times after my parents divorce I would spend the majority of my time at my Uncle Dewey and Aunt Norma's house on Mersington, sleeping, eating and playing in the neighborhood running around with Skipper. We would all go see Elton play Little League baseball. He was an awesome pitcher, known as a "little Don Drysdale". I have do many memories of my cousin. As young teenagers getting in my grandfather's car and going around the old neighborhood. By then they (Alexanders) moved on Gregory behind Swope Park. We would be racing on Gregory Blvd. through Swope Park. Even went Skipper grew-up living off of Gregory Blvd. between Paseo and Troost. Too many memories. Hanging with Tyrone and Skipper doing adult things. Will truly miss him. Love you Carmen and the kids, now grown up.
July 17, 2026
It’s hard to have lost my friend and brother of 52 years. You’re gone in the physical sense, yet you continue to live in my heart, mind and spirit. I’m thankful and grateful to have a friendship and brotherhood that stands the test of time and will live on. Rest well my brother, you put your time in and you did it well.
July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
You are love, laughter and light to me. I am so grateful for having you in me and my little family’s life. Love you madly!
Your niece,
Dionna
Your niece,
Dionna
July 17, 2026
My brother always ended our conversations with "you take care of you."
It hurts Skip is no longer with us. His love for family - especially Carmen, Desi and IV - was unmatched by any. Among all of us 'brothers' including Anthony, Andrew and James, Skipper was the most unique of us all. It hurts us all not to have him with us.
"YOU TAKE CARE OF YOU'' Skipper. Be at peace forever beside Mom and Dad.
Love, Elton
It hurts Skip is no longer with us. His love for family - especially Carmen, Desi and IV - was unmatched by any. Among all of us 'brothers' including Anthony, Andrew and James, Skipper was the most unique of us all. It hurts us all not to have him with us.
"YOU TAKE CARE OF YOU'' Skipper. Be at peace forever beside Mom and Dad.
Love, Elton
July 17, 2026
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 KJV
My dear friend Dewey will be greatly missed. I consider it a blessing to have know such a caring person in my life. May he forever Rest in Heaven. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 KJV
My dear friend Dewey will be greatly missed. I consider it a blessing to have know such a caring person in my life. May he forever Rest in Heaven. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
July 17, 2026
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July 16, 2026
‘’ Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Brother you maybe gone in body but your presence will live on.
I’m going to miss your smile and your pastrami.
I’m going to miss your smile and your pastrami.
July 16, 2026
We will miss seeing my brother but Skip will not be forgotten. As long as we speak his name he lives. I will always remember his phone calls.
HEY BIG BROTHER. Was always his greeting. More to come
HEY BIG BROTHER. Was always his greeting. More to come
July 16, 2026
Our Moms brought us together as cousins and we never thought any different. I will miss that slow drawl pitch and laugh. You will truly be missed. Love you!
July 15, 2026
Uncle Skipper,
Thank you for the love, kindness, and memories you shared with our family over the years. Your presence touched so many lives, and your legacy will continue through all those who had the privilege of knowing you.
Although our hearts are saddened by your passing, we find comfort in knowing that love never truly ends. We will carry your memory with us, cherish the moments we shared, and honor your life by remembering the joy you brought to others.
Rest peacefully, Uncle Skipper. You will always be loved, never forgotten, and deeply missed. Until we meet again. ❤️
Thank you for the love, kindness, and memories you shared with our family over the years. Your presence touched so many lives, and your legacy will continue through all those who had the privilege of knowing you.
Although our hearts are saddened by your passing, we find comfort in knowing that love never truly ends. We will carry your memory with us, cherish the moments we shared, and honor your life by remembering the joy you brought to others.
Rest peacefully, Uncle Skipper. You will always be loved, never forgotten, and deeply missed. Until we meet again. ❤️
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