Harold Allen Alexander, born on June 9, 1942, to two wonderful parents; Harold Albey and Lillian Ruth (Boward) Alexander. In his nearly 84 years, Allen went by many names: Allen or Alex to friends and family, Pop-Pop or Pap to his grandchildren (Lane, Molly, Helen, Megan & Nathan), Dad or Daddy to his children (Tony & Angel), but his most cherished names were those spoken by his wife of nearly 62 years, Betty. She would often just refer to him as honey or sweetheart, unless he was being feisty. Then it was old man.

Allen and Betty were first introduced to each other by Betty's oldest brother, Bob. They later married at First Christian Church in Hagerstown on September 11, 1964. That was their home church for many years. Two years later, Tony was born, and three years after that Angel was born, and their family was complete. Family was especially important to Allen as he was an only child. Growing up, he would often tell us to "quit fighting with your brother, you ought to be glad you have someone" or "someday she may be the only one you have, you better quit fighting with each other". He didn't always understand how siblings could quarrel with each other one moment and be playing together in the next. He earned his grey hairs raising us. Our parents were at every game, every activity – always providing support and advice. In our house, family always came first. If you had a problem or need, they were there to help you with it.

Allen loved sports – all sports. Much to his mother's dismay, he loved them so much he missed getting his senior pictures taken because the World Series was being televised that day. As a boy, he played baseball. As a young man, he coached baseball with his father. As our dad, he was always there to help coach or give us pointers in the backyard, on the field, or on the court. As a grandfather, he helped Chris coach Lane's T-ball team.

Allen loved the outdoors. He was raised hunting and fishing with his dad and grandfather, and he did so with his own kids and grandkids. He taught us how to bait a line, shoot, and the importance of gun safety.

Allen loved animals. He was raised around beagles, often participating in events at the Hagerstown Beagle Club. He also spent a lot of time around horses growing up. His Dad and Uncle had thoroughbreds that they raced locally and at Charles Town. Growing up, Dad, Mom, and Pap Alexander continued racing horses. Dad often found peace being around the horses after a long day at work.

Allen had a very strong work ethic. When he was 16, he delivered donuts for his uncle, Max Krumpe, before school. In 1960, he graduated from South Hagerstown High School and began working for Moller Pipe Organ. That is where he met and befriended Bob Palmer, who would later introduce him to his younger sister, Betty. After marriage, he went on to sell insurance for Monumental Life Insurance Company. For the remainder of his career, he spent most of his time in sales; he excelled in this area. He worked at Sears Roebuck for 18 years; after that it was Kronheim. He retired at the age of 62 so he could enjoy time with his family.

Allen and Betty have two children, Tony and Angela. Tony married Donna in 2007, and they went on to have three beautiful children, Helen and twins, Megan and Nathan. Angela married Chris in 1990, and they have two wonderful children, Lane and Molly. Together they have five grandchildren, and they have doted on them all. In the last few years, as Allen's disease progressed, he didn't always remember the names of the youngest grandkids, but he always recognized the love. Dad would sit in his lazy boy, and the little ones were so gentle and loving. They would just crawl up on Pap's lap, and he would snuggle with them and rock them while they watched cartoons…or sometimes Pap would have them watching sports.

Allen was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2017, and it has been a journey. Our mom has been his primary caretaker through every doctor's visit, every hospitalization, every day and in every way. When they married in 1964, they promised for better or worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part…and they meant every word. Our whole lives we have seen their love demonstrated in big and small ways, every day, through every season of life. As their children, it is our prayer that we pass that legacy of love to the next generation.

So, Allen, Alex, Pop-Pop, Pap, Dad, Daddy, Honey, Sweetheart, old man…just know that you will be missed and thought about often. We will share stories about you, we will laugh and cry over the memories, and we will continue your legacy of love to those around us.

The funeral will be held at 11am on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Pastor Mike Carey will officiate. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. (10am).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740, or Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.