M.L."Alex" Alexander, 78, Topeka, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Topeka, the son of William and Mabel Hankins Alexander. He spent most of his life in Topeka.
Mr. Alexander served in the US Navy, was a member of Arab Shrine and the Gold Wing Road Riders of America.
He married Marilyn S. Branson on July 16, 1986. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Steve Alexander, Colorado Springs, Troy Alexander, Gladstone, MO, Eric Alexander, Platte City, MO, step-children, Tracy and Kirk Branson, Kansas City, MO, and five grandchildren.
Cremation is planned. A graveside inurnment service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday at Penwell-Gabel Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arab Shrine, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66612.
Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.