Ferdinand Alfred Alexander

Ferdinand Alfred Alexander, affectionately known as Goon or Ferd. A native of New Orleans, LA, Ferdinand was born April 8, 1971, to Audrey Alexander Ezidore and the late Ferdinand Joseph Alexander. Goon also had a bonus dad, Michael Ezidore. Goon is preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand Joseph Alexander Sr., grandparents; Emma Wilson Longmyle, Jesse A. Longmyle Sr, Ferdinand Alexander (Connie), and Arcadia (Grace)Woods Alexander. Goon leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Alexis Brionne Alexander. Four sisters, Stacy Alexander Jackson, Corey Alexander Johnson (Peter), Brandi Summers Alexander, and Laquinya Stipe (Theron). And one brother, Darrick Demond Alexander. Goon was also the bonus son to Jacinta McLaughlin, and the bonus sibling to Carlene Billy, Christine Williams, Trellis Thomas, Ja'Lea and Janine Brumfield, Jaliska McLaughlin Smith, Robert Brumfield, and Patrick Bell. Goon was the nephew to Jesse A. Longmyle Jr, Dianne Alexander Boudin (Daniel), Vanessa Alexander, Gerald Alexander (Donna), Patsy Alexander Andrews, Chris Alexander, Brian Alexander (Nanette), Dwight Alexander (Danielle), Debra Alexander Preston (Calvin), Melissa Alexander, Dr. Catina Alexander (Michael), and Jawanda Alexander (Tracy). Nieces and nephews, Jasmine Jackson Williams (Brenan), Jordan Jackson, Glen Corryan Lewis, JaKobe Alexander, Jaden Jackson, Camryn Robinson, Darrick Hezekiah Alexander, Alexander Patrick Salter Gray, and Konnor Joseph Clark. And great-nephew, Corryan Mazi Lewis. Goon leaves behind his former wife, Tonya Fontaine, and special friend, Zoraide Gaines. Goon is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Employees of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, Mossy Picayune, Speedy Oil Change, New Orleans Fire Department, Housing Authority of New Orleans, Winn Dixie, Louisiana Fresh Produce, and Historic Homes of New Orleans are all invited to the homegoing celebrations. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Visitation starts at 8:30 am and services start at 9:00am. Elder Gilbert Simon Jr., Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook. Due to Covid-19, face masks are encouraged. Funeral service can be live streamed @www.facebook.com/D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/live

Ferdinand Alfred Alexander

January 24, 2023