Alex Habeeb: 1946-2025

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Alex Habeeb passed away on Feb. 7, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 1, 1946, to Touphie and Mable Habeeb. Alex enjoyed a lively childhood among family and friends on Prospect and Drummond Street.

A 1964 graduate of Cooper High School, he furthered his education at Mississippi State and the Banking Institute at the University of Virginia. Military service included time in the Army National Guard. Alex was a devoted husband of 54 years to his wife, Kate Morgan. Together they shared a comfortable life in Madison, MS. His professional life included full careers with Deposit Guaranty Bank and Owens & Minor. Always an avid golfer, he found ease in retirement on the golf course, in his recliner watching old westerns and the Sports Channel, and on Thursday game day with his wife and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Jeff Morgan. Alex is survived by his wife Kate; his sisters, Ann Habeeb of Vicksburg, and Pamela Boozer (Michael) of Pulaski, MS.; his nieces, Elizabeth Hearding (Daniel) of Madison, and Sarah Scafidi (Dean) of Pearl; his great nephew, Dexter; his sister-in-law, Refa Smith of Morgantown; and a wealth of devoted family and friends.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at St. George Orthodox Church, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Pallbearers are Michael Boozer, Scott Morgan, Gregory Thomas, Joe Stradinger, Todd Matheny, Hunter Pittman, Buzz Smith, and his sisters. Honorary pallbearers are Doug Panzone, Charley Fulton, Catherine Stradinger, Teri Pittman, Mary Smith, Shelby Smith, and Peter Buttross.

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