Obituaries

Haywood Elzie McAlexander, 89, of Bassett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 1, 1934, to the late Elzie Sherman McAlexander and the late Fannie Haynes McAlexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra McAlexander Chaney.

Haywood worked at Bassett Walker as a sewing machine mechanic for 37 years. He enjoyed camping, woodworking, reading and playing cards with friends.

Haywood is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Hilda Mitchell McAlexander; a daughter, Sarah McAlexander Turner (Posey) of Collinsville; brothers, Harvie McAlexander (Frances) of Summerfield, NC, Herbert McAlexander (Betty) of Danbury, NC, George McAlexander (Letha) of Rocky Mount, and Glen McAlexander (Ruby) of Woolwine; 4 grandchildren, Jonathan Chaney (Nikki) of Mt. Holly, NC, Christopher Turner (Brandie) of Vinton, Amanda Chaney of Martinsville, and Chelsea Turner of Collinsville; 3 great-grandchildren, Sheridan Chaney, Amara Turner, and Christopher Turner; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:00PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel where a funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jonathan Chaney and Pastor Richard Dodson officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Fairystone Church Cemetery in Stuart.

Bassett Funeral Service is serving the McAlexander family.