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Lawrence Steven Alexander, 57
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Lawrence Steven Alexander, 57, of McMinnville passed away July 21.

He was preceded in death by father Lawrence Norbourne Alexander; mother Margaret Ann Garrett Alexander; sister Donna Lea Alexander; and countless animals who had more love than they knew what to do with.

He is survived by his wife, Tamara Gayle Alexander; children Brandi (Heather) Fregoe, Nathaniel Alexander, Brittany Fults, Olivia Rosenboom, and Harley Alexander; brother Justin (Angela) Alexander; grandchildren Saylor Fults; grandpups, Cooper, Jonas, Peanut, and Oreo, and grandkitten Milton.

He was a hardworking, fiercely loving, and a fun-having fella who drank way too much Bud Light, but would share it with anyone. He frequently argued politics but would listen to anyone who proved themselves worthy. He loved music, good conversation, and beach trips with his wife. He knew how to fix nearly anything and taught his children the importance of believing in who they are and pursuing their dreams.

A memorial service was Tuesday, July 24, at High Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ASPCA, American Cancer Society or American Alzheimer’s of Tennessee all c/o High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 25, 2018

Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr., 77
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Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr. was born May 24, 1947 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025. He was born and lived in Michigan for 45 years and then moved to McMinnville, Tennessee for the last 32 years.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Donald and Caroline Filipowski Theiss; brother, Donald Theiss and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Eula Presley.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Glenda Marie Presley Theiss; children, Susan (Mark) Long, Brandy Perez, Cindy Hale, Gwendolyn (Richard) Holt, Tammy Norma Theiss, and Tommy Norman Theiss, Jr.; grandchildren, Sean, Gabriel, Jaylen, Gavin, Tommy Ray, Hannah, and Diane; great-granddaughters, Lea and Luci; sisters, Cheryl (Butch) Galyon, Lorry Cantrell, Debra Prokoff; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Theiss; many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, serving the Lord as well as playing games with the children, cooking and eating wild meat. He really enjoyed his church family at Peoples Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully attended.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Peoples Pentecostal Church with his pastor, Michael Hewell and Jay Young officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. al visitation at Peoples Pentecostal Church.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Theiss family.