Our History
Alexander Funeral Service was founded in 1996 at the prompting of local Alexander County residents to provide the people of Alexander County and the surrounding area with the best in funeral service. In this day and time it is not easy to find a group of individuals getting involved in business practices for the welfare of others. Our Board of Directors is made up of seven individuals with their drive for success in this business venture being focused on other individuals and the local community rather than on being lucrative entrepreneurs. With over 150 years of collective experience, our staff can meet the needs of every family we serve. We guarantee the most sensitive and caring service available.
OUR MISSION
To provide the people of Alexander, Wilkes, Caldwell, Iredell and Catawba Counties with the best in Funeral service and to do so with a highly trained, motivated and properly rewarded staff of professionals at substantial savings to the families we serve.
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The Late Rev. Gary Jennings, Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer, President, Preneed Consultant
In Loving Memory of Rev. Gary Jennings, who passed away on January 10, 2021. His service to the funeral home and our community will forever be in our hearts. And we as a funeral home will continue to uphold the same service that he provided to our families that we serve.
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Rhett Miller, Manager / Funeral Director / Preneed Consultant
The grandson of Rev. Gary Jennings. He has worked under his grandfather for a number of years and will continue serving our community and families with the same care and compassion.
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Richard Taylor, Funeral Director / Embalmer / Preneed Consultant
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Billy Davis, Administrative Assistant and Funeral Service Attendant
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Mary Alice Brown, Office Manager
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Barry Norton, Funeral Service Attendant
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Terry Chapman, Funeral Service Attendant
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Ellen Durmire, Funeral Service Attendant
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Steve Mahaffey, Funeral Service Attendant
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Lanny Smith, Funeral Service Attendant
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Rev. Taylor Pennell, Funeral Service Attendant
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Michelle Taylor, Part-time Administrative Assistant
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Mack Treadway, Funeral Director, Funeral Attendant
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Gary Kerley, Funeral Service Attendant
