John Alexander, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home.

He was born on June 22, 1925 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Leslie Otis Alexander and Carrie Mae Alexander.
He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in World War II and in the European and Asiatic Theaters from 1943 through 1946. He received many medals during his time of service. He worked for Island Creek Coal Company for thirty-four years. John enjoyed car's, motorcycles and the Kentucky Wildcats. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville and the American Legion Post 6.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Mendel Ray Alexander.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Mary Geraldine Alexander; his son, Larry Richard Alexander; daughter-in-law, Betty Alexander of Madisonville; two granddaughters, Lucinda (Lucy) Alexander of Pensacola, FL and Jennifer Alexander of Charlotte, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Dr. Joe Leonard officiating. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the United States Navy. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Thursday at Harris Funeral Home .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to First Baptist Church Madisonville or Right Hand Ministries. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.