Jim was an ordained deacon and located at Kingsview FMC, Etobicoke, ON. He died peacefully at Regency Manor, Port Hope on Sunday August 2nd, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Marie Alexander (nee Clarke). Loving father of Heather Campbell (David) and James Alexander. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Harris (Sam) and Jonathan Campbell (Anna) and great grandfather of Abigail, Naomi and Caleb. Pre-deceased by his brother John Alexander.

God used music to draw Jim to Himself. At the age of fifteen, Jim came to the Lord through the ministry of the Salvation Army. Jim and Marie’s love for the Lord led them to use their musical talents to minister to others over their 62 years together. Many were blessed by Jim’s playing and Marie’s singing. In 1985, Jim received his Bachelor of Religious Education from Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University). Jim and Marie opened Alexander’s Music Academy in 1987 and, over the next 20 years, used their talents to teach, inspire and encourage their students. They especially delighted in teaching their grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan, and shared with them their love of music. During Jim’s brief stay in palliative care, the family listened to brass music. In the moments before he passed, the hymn “In the Sweet By and By” was playing.