DeVon Anthony Alexander

Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 16, 2023

DeVon Anthony Alexander, 33, of Coraopolis, was born September 8, 1989, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Paul and the late Aurelia (Foster) Alexander.

DeVon grew up in McKeesport and was the youngest of five siblings. He attended and graduated from McKeesport High School. After graduation, he furthered his education at Point Park University and received a bachelor’s degree in business management. He was a Basketball Coach and a Small Business Owner, currently owning a Game Room and previously owned a Salon & Barber Shop.

Devon was highly ranked in basketball in both high school and college. He loved basketball. He loved playing basketball, watching basketball, and helping kids perfect their basketball skills. He has coached hundreds of youths including traveling teams with DAP2KK that traveled around the country to compete against the best of the best. He was still actively playing in several local leagues, including No Smoke in Pittsburgh.

DeVon attended his family church Trinity Church of God in Christ in McKeesport, PA., under the leadership of his grandfather, Bishop Emeritus James M. Foster.

DeVon departed this life on July 9, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Aurelia Foster-Alexander, brothers, Carlos Napper, and Paul Alexander, Jr.  

DeVon is survived by his beloved father, Paul W. Alexander, of TN, sister, Tontalayia (Floyd) Robinson, of West Mifflin, PA; brother, Wesley Alexander, of McKeesport, PA; grandfather, Bishop James M. Foster; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends.

Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

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Visitation
Sunday
July 16, 2023
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Trinity Church of God in Christ
2216 Jenny Lind Street
McKeesport, PA 15132

Funeral Service
Monday
July 17, 2023
11:00 AM
Trinity Church of God in Christ
2216 Jenny Lind Street
McKeesport, PA 15132

Interment following funeral service
Monday
July 17, 2023
McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery
1608 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132

Originally published July 16, 2023.

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