James E. Alexander Jr. "Ragtime", 80, of Derry, passed away November 29, 2020, in Excela Latrobe. He was born June 1, 1940 in Greensburg A son of the late Ralph and Jean (Hughes) Hudec.
James retired from the St. Joseph Center in 2005. He served in the U.S Army National Guard and was a lifetime member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club. He belonged to the Roosevelt Club where he enjoyed playing softball. He loved fly fishing and going to casinos.
James is survived by his son James E. Alexander III of North Dakota, two daughters Lisa Bosich and husband Greg of Greensburg and Linda Huffman and husband Joe of Saltsburg, three bothers Butch, Bob and Ray Hudec, two sisters Nola Ulishney and Becky Ciglar, three grandchildren Ryan, Noel and Kaylee, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents James is preceded in death by a brother Ron Hudec.
Family will receive friends Friday from 1 - 3 in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 West Third Ave Derry, with a service starting at 3. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Humane Society of Westmoreland Co. Route 119 N. Greensburg Pa 15601. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com