Alexander Galben, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his home.

Alexander was born on May 1, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Deloris Villa Gomez Galben and Alexander Galben. He was a proud highly decorated retired veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam. He enjoyed yard work and grilling. He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Robert; and sister, Anita.

Survivors include his wife, Belvia Humphrey Galben; son, Alex Galben; daughters, Darlene Ward and Sandra Mayo; son, Patrick Galben; daughters, Anissa Galben, Christy Young, Leigh Young, and Kim Nichols; son, Jose Gomez; sisters, Clara and Mary Lou; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Ellis officiating. Burial to follow at 2 p.m. at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville with full military honors to be conducted.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tommy DeRossset, Ben Stairs, Jose Gomez, T.J. Savage, Tony Savage, and Miles Stanley. Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Walters and Sam Humphrey.