Benjamin Alexander Sr. was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 19, 1952 to John E. Alexander Sr. and Magnolia (Hill) Alexander. He departed on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents John E. and Magnolia Alexander, brother Charles Alexander and sister Gwendolyn Arnold. He is survived by his former wife, Renelda J. Alexander; daughters, Stacey and Danielle Alexander; son, Benjamin Alexander Jr.; brother, John Alexander Jr.; sisters, Shirley Jackson and Rose Ford; a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; grandchildren.