James Daniel Alexander

James “Danny” Daniel Alexander, former longtime Yellow Springs resident, passed away
Friday, January 8th. He was 63 years old. Danny was born on March 13, 1957 and attended
Yellow Springs schools. In his early adult years, a job took him to Houston, Texas where he met
the love of his life, Denise Rebecca Morrison. The couple married on May 2, 1983 and after
several years they moved back to Yellow Springs with their two young children to be closer to
family. Danny started “Dandy Construction” in town employing many local residents over the
years.
For many years Danny enjoyed taking his family and friends boating and camping. He
loved being a “handy man” and helping neighbors, especially the elderly. Danny was a problem
solver and took on many difficult and unwanted projects. He was loved by many and will be
deeply missed by all who knew him.
Danny was proud of his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to spend time with
them and they loved their “Poppo.” He is survived by his children: Chase Alexander of Enon,
Ohio, Chelsea (Ben) Witters of Centerville, Ohio; his grandchildren: Jacob and Olivia Witters of
Centerville, Ohio; his father James Alexander of Yellow Springs, Ohio; his brothers: David
Alexander and John Alexander and his sisters: Kathryn (John) Malone and Ruth (Eugene)
Murphy all of Yellow Springs, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Denise Alexander; his mother, Roberta Alexander;
his step-mother Virginia Alexander; and his sister Mary Ann Alexander.
A small graveside memorial with family and friends will take place at a later date. His
remains will be interned at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery.