Obituary

Minister Ernest Alexander, III

December 18, 1974 - January 18, 2024

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance."   Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Ernest Alexander, III was born on December 18, 1974, to Donna Quillen- Alexander and Ernest Alexander, Jr. in Los Angeles, California.

He attended public school in Los Angeles and graduated from Leuzinger High School in Hawthorne, California in the class of 1993. He attended Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. After college, he relocated back to California and shortly afterward received his call to the ministry. He returned and was ordained in Louisiana.

Ernest was a member of First Church of God in Christ in Bogalusa, La. under the leadership of Bishop Howard E. Quillen Jr. He was born to serve and served faithfully until his demise.

Minister Alexander started Christian Bible College of Southeast Louisiana in 2007. He received his Bachelor of Theology in 2010, and his Master of Theology in 2012. Minister Alexander served as a professor teaching Pneumatology for one year. He also was an advocate for Christian training and education. His voice was such a catalyst for many to be trained and educated rightfully in their given calling and just to learn more about God.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Donna Alexander; his father, Ernest Alexander, Jr.; three brothers, Evan R. Golden of Bogalusa, La., Bryan Alexander of Los Angeles, California, and Anthony C. Alexander of Manila, Philippines; five sisters, Donna and Jan Alexander both of Los Angeles California, Renita Alexander of Utah, Tammy Hollans of Sacramento, California, and Aaleyah C. Alexander of Manila, Philippines; paternal grandmother, Estelle Harris of Springfield, Illinois; three uncles, Bishop Howard (Mary) Quillen of Bogalusa, La., Bishop James (Myrtis) Quillen of Baton Rouge, La., and Blair Harris of Springfield, Illinois; aunts, Pam Gordon, Jodie Harris, Eva Harris all of Springfield, Illinois, Dolores Gray of Pasadena California, and Rosemary Quillen of Houston, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bishop Howard (Beulah) Quillen, Sr., and Ernest Alexander, Sr; uncles, Bennie Quillen, Charles Quillen, Donald Quillen, and Stanley Harris; and his aunt, Lisa Harris.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 12:00PM - 2:30AM followed by the funeral service at 2:30AM at First Church of God in Christ  with Bishop Howard Quillen, Jr. - Pastor Officiating. Interment - Bogalusa Cemetery. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home, Bogalusa are in charge of arrangements.