Juston Walker Alexander

Juston Walker Alexander, son of Gerald Lynn Alexander and Rose Ellan Cohen-Lee, was born October 24, 1978 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Juston was born into a military family, so his growing up years took the family to Fort Dix, New Jersey, Hawaii and finally to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where they decided to remain. After graduating from high school, Juston entered the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1999. He had attained the rank of Specialist and earned the Army Achievement Medal, Army Lapel Button, Army Service Ribbon, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. After his discharge from the military, he began working at the John B. Connally Prison in Kennedy, Texas. He then worked for Dynacorp and Northrop Grumman, both in Qatar. After coming back to the St. Robert area, Juston owned and operated Brothers BBQ, along with his brother Jon. In his spare time, Juston loved to cook and always loved to do a cook-offs. He was a collector of “ol-skool” cars and enjoyed listening to “ol-skool” music. He enjoyed playing dominoes and being outdoors while fishing with his family. He was quite the “dresser” and liked high fashion clothing. Juston was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Legend Riders Riding Club (LRRC) and supported the VFW Lodge in St. Robert. During this past Christmas, Juston became engaged to his long-time girlfriend of ten years, Rachel Wallace. They were a well-blended family with five children: Amalia Roze Alexander, Juston Isaiah Alexander, Serenity M. Alexander, Matias Deckard and Tre’Von Deckard. Juston and his family attended Still Useable Ministries. One of his favorite songs was “How Great Is Our God” and Juston and his nephew, Robert enjoyed singing it from time to time at church. Juston passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 in the Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Missouri having attained the age of 41 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother: Rose Cohen-Lee of Dixon, MO; father: Gerald Alexander (Marshel) of Waynesville, MO; three children: Juston Isaiah Alexander (Abigail De LaTorre) of San Antonio, TX, Amalia Roze Alexander of Cameron, NC and Serenity Marie Alexander of St. Robert, MO; one granddaughter: Penelope R. Alexander of San Antonio, TX; fiancé: Rachel Wallace of St. Robert, MO and her children, Matias and Tre’Von; two brothers: Damion Alexander of Waynesville, MO and Jon Alexander (Michell) of St. Robert, MO; four sisters: Gerrilynn Griffin (Claudio) of St. Robert, MO, Shaunte Davis (Robert) of St. Robert, MO, Alexandrea Alexander of Rolla, MO and Ashley King of Atlanta, GA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Juston was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Robert and Cora Cohen; paternal grandparents: Alma Hart and John Alexander; and one granddaughter: Lilah R. Alexander. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville with Minister Leslie Dillard officiating. The songs “How Great Is Our God” and “Waymaker” were played. Mrs. Nicole Waters sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and Elder Robert Hussy sang “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”. The Old Testament Reading was read by Pastor Susan Marshall and the New Testament Reading was read by Pastor Charles Howard. The eulogy was given by Chaplain James Faggart and several friends and family members recalled their wonderful memories of Juston. Serving as honorable escorts were Jon (Cowboi) Alexander, Damion Alexander, Lil Juston Isaiah Alexander, (Big) James Williams, James (Fe Dawg) Felix, Marquis Holmes, James Tucker, Robert K. Cohen and Dewayne Clark. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Juston Alexander and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Juston Walker Alexander

October 24, 1978 - May 18, 2020