DeVon Anthony Alexander

DeVon Anthony Alexander, 33, of Coraopolis, was born September 8, 1989, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Paul and the late Aurelia (Foster) Alexander.

DeVon grew up in McKeesport and was the youngest of five siblings. He attended and graduated from McKeesport High School. After graduation, he furthered his education at Point Park University and received a bachelor’s degree in business management. He was a Basketball Coach and a Small Business Owner, currently owning The Game Room in Coraopolis, and previously owned Coach D's Salon & Barber Shop.

Devon was highly ranked in basketball in both high school and college. He loved basketball. He loved playing basketball, watching basketball, and helping kids perfect their basketball skills. He has coached hundreds of youths including traveling teams with DAP2KK that traveled around the country to compete against the best of the best. He was still actively playing in several local leagues, including No Smoke in Pittsburgh.

DeVon attended his family church Trinity Church of God in Christ in McKeesport, PA., under the leadership of his grandfather, Bishop Emeritus James M. Foster.

DeVon departed this life on July 9, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Aurelia Foster-Alexander, brothers, Carlos Napper, and Paul Alexander, Jr.  

DeVon is survived by his beloved father, Paul W. Alexander, of TN, sister, Tontalayia (Floyd) Robinson, of West Mifflin, PA; brother, Wesley Alexander, of McKeesport, PA; grandfather, Bishop Emeritus James M. Foster; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends.

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