Alexander Brooks Montgomery

Alexander Brooks Montgomery 93 of Taylorsville, NC passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 1, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was born to the late William Bruce and Catherine Markham Montgomery in Hopkinsville, Ky September 25, 1926. Alex grew up in Danville, Ky and graduated from Danville High. He served in the US Merchant Marine during World War II and later in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Holy Trinity in Taylorsville, and St Edward in Pulaski Virginia. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri where he also earned his Master Degree in Fisheries Biology. He had a long career with the US Fish & Wildlife Service where he served in many capacities. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Lt A. Brooks Montgomery Jr USN and one brother and sister. He was much loved by his wife of 68 years, Pal Montgomery; two children Lisa Schaffer (Gary) and son Robert Montgomery (Audrey); seven grandchildren Sarah, Hannah, Brooks, Peter, Clay, Will, and Robert; four great grandchildren, Camden, Zack, Zander, and Carsyn; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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