Charlotte Mayor VI Lyles said in a statement that Alexander’s legacy will live on after his death.
In a statement, the family expressed their shock at the 75-year-old’s death.
“Kelly’s unwavering commitment to his city, district, state, and this nation has been both profound and heartfelt throughout the years,” his family wrote in a statement on Aug. 6. “This loss has come as a shock to us, and we kindly ask the public for privacy as we process this and plan to celebrate his life in the coming days.”
Official statement from the Alexander Family-It is with deep sadness that the Alexander family shares the passing of our brother, brother-in-law, friend, and community leader, North Carolina Representative Kelly Alexander Jr., who left us this morning. pic.twitter.com/cIphJdMN9L— David L. Howard (@DavidHowardCLT) September 6, 2024
Alexander was also remembered fondly by North Carolina politicians.
Chatham County Rep. Robert Reives said in a statement that he considered Alexander a valuable mentor.
“Kelly was an incredible mentor for me personally from the day I walked into the General Assembly,” Reives wrote. “He taught me a lot about life and politics during many late nights spent in Raleigh at the Legislative Building. He always spoke about the future and how we could continue to improve North Carolina.”
“So saddened by the passing of Rep. Kelly Alexander. It was a pleasure to work with him in the NCGA, and he was instrumental in the effort to make North Carolina the first state in the nation to provide compensation to eugenics victims. Susan and I are praying for his family during this difficult time,” Sen. Tillis wrote on X.
Charlotte Mayor VI Lyles said in a statement that Alexander’s legacy will live on after his death.
“Charlotte mourns the loss of Kelly M. Alexander, a true pillar of our community. As director of Alexander Funeral Home, he provided comfort to countless families. Kelly was a civil rights leader, following in his father’s footsteps as NC NAACP president, and a tireless advocate for equality. As a fellow graduate of the government program at UNC Chapel Hill, I witnessed his compassion for community service,” Lyles wrote.
He continued, “His legacy of service, compassion, and fighting for justice will forever inspire our city. My heart goes out to his loved ones and all whose lives he touched.”
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