Richard L. "Dick" Alexander, Sr., age 71 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Hillspring of Springboro. He was born on March 29, 1950 in Hathorne, CA, the son of the late Miner & Ellen (Abbott) Alexander.

Mr. Alexander honorably served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW Post #9927 in Kettering and was a former Security Supervisor for Navistar.

Preceded in death by his son Gino Alexander, 3 brothers, his twin, Robert "Bob" Alexander, Randy & Ralph Alexander.

He is survived by his loving companion of 17 years Ruth Woodside, his son Richard Alexander, Jr. (Kristyn Sousa), 3 daughters Barbara King and husband Walter, Shanya Alexander, and Bobbie Joe Alexander, his aunt Marian Mann, his sister-in-law Kimberly Alexander, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Swart Funeral Home, West Carrollton with Pastor Wayne Woody officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery with Military Honors.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (1 hour prior to service) on Friday at the funeral home. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 in Mr. Alexander's memory.

Please share memories and condolences at www.swartfuneralhome.com. Expressions of Sympathy, Love, and Thinking of You cards may be sent to The Family of Mr. Richard L. Alexander, Sr., C/O Swart Funeral Home, 207 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449.