John Alexander (1947-2024)
Died July 21st 2024
The following obituary was kindly provided by John’s wife, Jane.
John was born in Pinvin, Pershore in 1947. He briefly moved to Solihull for a few years, then to Evesham and when he was 18 moved to Pensham, Pershore, where he remained until his death.
His years at school were at Wells Court and Well House in Malvern and then St. Edward’s, Oxford. After graduating in Law he was articled to Needham and James in Birmingham, he then moved to Westons in Kidderminster where he met his future wife, Jane. Westons then amalgamated with Thursfields and Adams whereupon he was transferred to the Stourport branch, taking Jane with him as his secretary. He then set up his own business in 1975 with his brother, William, and Alexander & Co was born.
In 1979 he married Jane Lloyd at Chaddesley Corbett church, near Kidderminster. They then had two boys, Thomas and George.
He had numerous hobbies and started bell ringing at Pershore Abbey in his early twenties where he has rung ever since for Sunday services, weddings and practices. He had a strong affiliation with the Abbey taking on the duties of sidesman and intercessor.
He loved all aspects of the countryside and nature and had a genuine love of gardening, vegetable growing and all wildlife. In his retirement he took up beekeeping and was Treasurer of Evesham beekeepers. He also had a great love of classical music and latterly took up choral singing, joining Pershore choral and Worcester Philomusica where he performed in many concerts.
He was a keen tennis player and represented Pershore for many years in matches across the county. He enjoyed swimming and cricket, playing for Worcester lawyers.
John loved Pershore and the village of Pensham and enjoyed contributing towards the community. He was chairman of Pershore Civic Society and contributed toward the establishment of Number 8 Theatre in Pershore.
John was a real gentleman and family man. He lived life to the full and was very kind and full of fun.
He died at home surrounded by his family on July 21st 2024. He will be sorely missed by all the people whose lives he touched.
His funeral was held at Pershore Abbey on 9th August at 12:00 midday.
