William G. “Diesel” Alexander, 50, of Peoria, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

     Diesel was born on July 26, 1959 in Peoria, a son of McKinley Jake and Dollie (McClain) Alexander. His mother preceded him in death. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death.

     He is survived by his father, of Peoria; daughters, Vernonica Alexander and Ashley Perkins, both of Peoria; sons, Ryan and Keontae Alexander, both of Peoria; brother, H.C. Clark of Peoria; sisters, Ruby Clark and Dorothy Alexander, both of Peoria and Kattie Alexander of St. Paul, MN; five grandchildren; and his companion for twenty years, Lura Kramer of Peoria.

     Diesel was a truck driver for his father’s business, Expo Trucking, in Peoria and a member of the Teamsters Local 627 in Peoria.

     Private services will be held for the family at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria and cremation rites will be accorded.