of Little Rock, AR
March 15, 1948 - September 28, 2018
Michael Ellis "PH / Pard" Alexander Sr., 70, of Little Rock passed away on September 28, 2018. He was born on March 15, 1948 to Bettye McCollough Alexander and French Leatherman. Mike graduated from Hall High School in 1966, where he still holds the record for most interceptions for the Warriors football team, and attended Arkansas State University. He proudly served his country as a marine. Mike, along with his father Bob Alexander, was a pioneer in the insurance industry, opening the first Surplus Lines Agency in the state of Arkansas in 1976, Argenia LLC. Mike was an avid golfer, fisherman, poker player and horse handicapper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bettye McCollough Alexander and French Leatherman, and his son, Brian Patrick Alexander. Mike is survived by his children, Michael Ellis Alexander Jr. (Martha), Terry Ann Leach (Mike) and Katherine Ann Alexander; his father, Robert Alexander; his brother Robert McCullough Alexander (Angie); his sisters Elizabeth Fry (Randy) and Patricia Theros (Brian) and his grandchildren Rose Alexis Alexander, Michael Ellis Alexander III, Emerson Claire Leach and Lila Katherine Leach, numerous nieces and nephews, and a refrigerator full of ice cold cokes.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300.
Mr. Alexander, Liz and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sorry I didn't know in time to attend services. I know Mike will be missed, and I will always have you in my thoughts and prayers.
My deep condolences to Mike's family.
My husband and I spent many happy days at the pool with Mike and his Cokes!
Peace.
Terry Barket
Mike was one of the most out going persons I have ever known. Great guy to be around, always up-beat and never negative. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed. Should be able to find a good poker game up there!
Thoughts and prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike was a friend of mine since 1963. It didn’t matter what I did or how I acted, he was understanding, loyal, and forgiving. And I to him. I was constantly critical of him for how he took care of himself, and he totally ignored me. What he did do, is remain my friend. I will never forget him and how me and all of the other people he knew continued to love him because because everyone felt loved by him. RIP old friend, will watch football with you again soon.
One of a kind.
Never on time, but always worth the wait!
Rest a bit my friend... and hold me a tee time!.
He will be missed and many of us will share fond memories of great laughs and great golf games. You are missed
My deepest sympathy to PH's family.
I remember PH as a classmate of the Hall High 66 class. I have his signature in my year book and so proud of it. It is so sad to loose classmates. God's speed PH!!!!
Mike and I were close friends from 6th grade on. I loved him vee much. RIP
Sorry for your loss. Went to Hall High with Mike. Semper Fi
So sorry to hear of PH’s passing. Michael and Terry, you are in our family’s thoughts and prayers. May time ease the hurt and bring forward memories of the good times you had with your Dad.
You were a great friend from elementary school to the present. So many great and no so great memories on and off the field. Rest in Peace, Little Buddy.
So, so sorry to hear this news. We'll all miss him. Let me know if there's anything we can do for any of you. Love and prayers. See you guys Wednesday.
You will be missed by all who was lucky enough to know. You were a great athlete and friend to all you met. I remember our 555 days well. Rest in peace my friend.
R.I.P. Old friend ! It was a good ride!! You will be missed !!
Pat Jones, Tulsa , Ok
My deepest sympathy to PH's family.
Mike was one of a kind. Loved by all his friends and will be remembered for years to come.
Michael, Terry and family
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers are sent to you all. As I only met him one time he was a very nice person and will be missed. I am here always. I love you
Michael - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best regards,
Susan
PH - we will really miss you.
My prayers are with each of you. What a special man Mike was.