Celebrating the life of
Nicholas C. Alexander
December 13, 1921 - March 11, 2016
TYBEE ISLAND – Nicholas (Nickie) Alexander, 94, died peacefully at his home last Friday, March 10, 2016. Many thanks to Hospice Savannah, Inc. that quickly fulfilled his wishes and moved to get him home. While in the hospital, he told his family and friends that he had a four letter word for them…..E X I T! He just wanted to go home!
Nickie was born in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Tybee in 1945. The island would never be the same. He either built, bought, or sold most every restaurant or bar on the island. When he owned what is now the Sunrise Restaurant he slept in the back room. He lived large and had a full, rewarding, and exciting life on Tybee.
Nickie was an MP and served in WW II and the Korean War. He was a loyal member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and held many titles of position on Tybee Island.
He is pre-deceased by his wife that he loved dearly, Voncyle. They married in 1950. Survivors include his sisters Elinor Halley and Phyllis Borchers, son Tyrone Alexander (Julie) and their sons Tyler, Troy and Trad; many nieces and nephews; and many close, true friends that stood by him as he eased into retirement. They ran errands, provided transportation, cooked, cleaned and gave legal advice among many other things. Not many men will ever have as many loving friends, as Nickie! He was truly blessed!
Memorial Mass is at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School or Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Nickie was one of the finest gentlemen we have known. He will be sorely missed at the ROMEO luncheons. L. G. and Lou Hook
- L. G. and Lou Hook, Savannah, GA
You will be missed, an thank you so much for being so kind to me while doing Vons hair all those year. God blessed you an now you will be with Von again!! You were a blessing to many.
- Linda Sweat, Savannah, Ga
Nick and I go back over 20 years. I started as a Bounty Hunter with Alexander Bonding in 1996. He taught me the bond business. I left in Jan 03 for my first Force Protection tour in the Middle East.When I came home between tours Nick would call me for various jobs he needed done.He sold the Bonding company to Bill Reed in 2005 and when I finished my contracting tours in 2010 Nick recommended that Bill hire me as the Tybee Agent.Nick built almost every building on 16th st except for Chu's,Docs,Carbo House,Christies and the Captain's Quarters as well as most of the buildings on Butler between 15th and 16th streets starting in 1943. I will miss having breakfast with Nick and listening to his stories of old Tybee. Nick was a Gentleman and a Man's Man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Les [Sarge] White, Tybee Island, Ga
Even after living on Tybee for 70 years, we always knew Uncle Nickie was an “Ohioan” at heart, we will miss hearing his stories of growing up in Youngstown. While our family is mourning the loss of our gentle and charming uncle, we realize that the loss to the Tybee community is more widespread. Our only hope is that his legacy will inspire other individuals within the community to “persevere” with determination to continue to make Tybee a wonderful town and community.
- Angela, Brennan and Connor Williams, Solon, OH
nick taught me business . his instruction included class ,fairness,style,leadership mixed with humor. he left his mark with me i will miss him greatly and wished i spent more time with him
- bill reed, richmond hill, ga
My family always spoke of Uncle Nickie with joy and laughter. He will be missed by all.
- Rich Mancini, Bonita Springs, FL
Good-by Cousin Nickie, May you rest in God's arms now that you are at piece. Tyrone, Elli and Phyllis you are in our prayers.
- Tom Resciniti Demont, Pittsburgh, PA
My youth was spent in the bars and restaurants that Nickie owned and ran. He was a great friend and fun guy to be around. He was one of the many reasons that I miss Tybee Island. Bugsy Graves
- James G. Graves, Columbia, South Carolina
Tybee Island lost a great man! Condolences to all the family.
- Carol Kaminsky , Tybee Island , Ga.
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Mallory & Julia Pearce
- Pearce, Tybee Island, , GA
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Mallory & Julia Pearce
- Pearce, Tybee Island, , GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
Fair well my friend.
- Billy and Veronica Doniel, Tybee Island, GA
My sincere condolences to the Alexander Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Nicholas linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- ch, Lawrenceville, GA
You will be missed
- Walter L Stanford Sr, Tybee Island, GA
Nickie was one of the finest gentlemen we have known. He will be sorely missed at the ROMEO luncheons. L. G. and Lou Hook
- L. G. and Lou Hook, Savannah, GA
You will be missed, an thank you so much for being so kind to me while doing Vons hair all those year. God blessed you an now you will be with Von again!! You were a blessing to many.
- Linda Sweat, Savannah, Ga
Nick and I go back over 20 years. I started as a Bounty Hunter with Alexander Bonding in 1996. He taught me the bond business. I left in Jan 03 for my first Force Protection tour in the Middle East.When I came home between tours Nick would call me for various jobs he needed done.He sold the Bonding company to Bill Reed in 2005 and when I finished my contracting tours in 2010 Nick recommended that Bill hire me as the Tybee Agent.Nick built almost every building on 16th st except for Chu's,Docs,Carbo House,Christies and the Captain's Quarters as well as most of the buildings on Butler between 15th and 16th streets starting in 1943. I will miss having breakfast with Nick and listening to his stories of old Tybee. Nick was a Gentleman and a Man's Man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Les [Sarge] White, Tybee Island, Ga
Even after living on Tybee for 70 years, we always knew Uncle Nickie was an “Ohioan” at heart, we will miss hearing his stories of growing up in Youngstown. While our family is mourning the loss of our gentle and charming uncle, we realize that the loss to the Tybee community is more widespread. Our only hope is that his legacy will inspire other individuals within the community to “persevere” with determination to continue to make Tybee a wonderful town and community.
- Angela, Brennan and Connor Williams, Solon, OH
nick taught me business . his instruction included class ,fairness,style,leadership mixed with humor. he left his mark with me i will miss him greatly and wished i spent more time with him
- bill reed, richmond hill, ga
My family always spoke of Uncle Nickie with joy and laughter. He will be missed by all.
- Rich Mancini, Bonita Springs, FL
Good-by Cousin Nickie, May you rest in God's arms now that you are at piece. Tyrone, Elli and Phyllis you are in our prayers.
- Tom Resciniti Demont, Pittsburgh, PA
My youth was spent in the bars and restaurants that Nickie owned and ran. He was a great friend and fun guy to be around. He was one of the many reasons that I miss Tybee Island. Bugsy Graves
- James G. Graves, Columbia, South Carolina
Tybee Island lost a great man! Condolences to all the family.
- Carol Kaminsky , Tybee Island , Ga.
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Mallory & Julia Pearce
- Pearce, Tybee Island, , GA
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Mallory & Julia Pearce
- Pearce, Tybee Island, , GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Alexander family. I knew Nickie all my life and he was like family to me. Rest in peace dear man, you will be missed by many.
- Jan Mock, Tybee Island, GA
Fair well my friend.
- Billy and Veronica Doniel, Tybee Island, GA
My sincere condolences to the Alexander Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of Nicholas linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- ch, Lawrenceville, GA
You will be missed
- Walter L Stanford Sr, Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
