Sidney Paul Alexander

Sidney Paul Alexander, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1950, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late Neal Alexander and the late Clara Hebert Louque.

Sidney Paul was a man of faith, discipline, and dependability, living his life with a true servant’s heart. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a retired Life Member of the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department. He worked as a lineman/splicer for AT&T for 39 years. He also served six years in the United States Army National Guard. More than anything, Sidney was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who never missed an opportunity to support his family. Whether coaching his children or cheering for his grandchildren, he was always present and led by example. His greatest pride was the character of his children and grandchildren, who carry on his legacy of hard work, integrity, and faith.

Sidney is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia Raiford Alexander; daughters & sons-in-law, Michelle A. and Rick Mecom, and Rebecca A. and Chris Benson; son & daughter-in-law, Stephen Paul and Courtney H. Alexander; eleven grandchildren, Macy, Alex, and Sophie Mecom; Jude, Saul, and Sydney Benson; Crew, Nash, Tag, Pia, and baby Alexander; and his sister, Phyllis Lee.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Clara Hebert Louque and Jerry Louque; father and stepmother, Neal and Barbara R. Alexander; grandson, Tripp Roth; brother, David "Butch" Alexander; sister, Paulette A. Joiner; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alonzo and Frances Verneuil Raiford.

Family and friends will be received at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 255 North 8th Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, followed by interment at Wetmore Cemetery in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy of integrity will forever live on in the countless lives he touched. Through every trial and triumph, Sidney maintained a genuine smile and a steadfast spirit, inspiring all who knew him.