Oren H. Alexander was born on March 4, 1927 in Charlotte, NC.  He is the eighth sibling of Cyrus W. Alexander and Lucille Kirkpatrick Alexander and was married to Myrtle Alexander for 66 years.   Oren joined her in glory on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was 92.

Oren's journey and Christian affiliation began at the age of 15 when he joined Brandon Presbyterian Church.  In 1953, he was elected a Trustee and he was ordained as a Deacon in 1967.  He was also an ordained Elder.  In 1971, Oren served as chairperson of the Trustee Board.  He worked diligently with the ministers, officers, organizations, and the contractor in the purchasing of land and the building of a new church.  Because of a motion made to the congregation by Oren, the church name was changed to C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church in honor of Reverend Charles Newton Jenkins, the founder of Brandon Presbyterian Church.  Oren's heart, time and resources went into seeing this church completed.  On March 6, 1977, Oren's spirit rejoiced as the congregation marched from the old Brandon Presbyterian Church to the new C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church.  On that day, the keys to the new edifice were presented to Oren by the contractor.

Oren was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Rameses Temple #51 and was a member of the Myersville Lodge #687 since 1949.  In his younger days, as a Nobel, Oren attended National Conventions for nearly 20 consecutive years.  While attending the conventions, he particularly enjoyed participating in the parades.  Oren always looked forward to dressing in his Fez, Bow Tie, and Tuxedo with tails for the Potentate Ball.

Before integration in the 1950s, Oren was the first African American to be hired by a major wholesale beverage firm in North Carolina.  He was a Route Salesman for Miller Highlife Company.  His dreams of becoming an entrepreneur was fulfilled when he opened Alexander Bail Bonds 64 years ago.  He passed down his legacy through two generations.  It was one of the three oldest African American owned businesses in Charlotte, NC.  He was honored by the State and Local Bail Bond Association for his contributions to the Bail Bond Industry.  Oren worked every day until he was over 90 years old.  His courageous spirit, commitment to equality, and exemplary work ethic opened doors for many people of color.  He used his service and posted Bond at no cost for students at Johnson C. Smith University in the 1960's when they were arrested for demonstrating during the Civil Rights Movement.  He was featured during the Black History Month in the Charlotte Observer for his good deeds in community service.

Because of his business accomplishments, vision, innovation, community leadership and involvement, Oren was inducted into the North Carolina Bail Agent Association  Hall of Fame in July 2011.  This is the highest honor awarded to Bail Agents by the State of North Carolina.  Additionally, he was recognized by the National Women of Achievement, Inc. in June 2019 for his decades of service to the community.  Oren was extremely honored when he was personally invited by Charlotte Mecklenburg's former Police Chief Rodney Monroe to accompany him at the pinning ceremony of Charlotte's first black Police Officer.  Oren was a major stock holder at Mechanics and Farmers Bank, where he served several terms  on the board of directors.

Oren was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle; parents, Cyrus and Lucille Alexander; sons, Donald Alexander and Oren Alexander, Jr.; and seven siblings.  His brother, Romeo Alexander, was called to glory shortly following Oren's call home.  They had a bond that was unbreakable.

Left to cherish precious memories are his devoted daughters, Myra Alexander Sceau (Michael) and Sherri Alexander (Steve); grandchildren, Aaron Alexander (Kimberly), Donielle Spears (James), Erin "EJ" Polk (Alicia), Naqonna Blakeney, Anita Stitt and Paula Rinnix; loving great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Annie Alexander and Alma Alexander; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.