In Loving Memory

Joseph Thomas Alexander
Died: Monday, April 03, 2006
Age: 88

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back... May the rain fall soft upon your fields, may the sun shine warm upon your face and until we meet again may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand! -------- An Irish Blessin'

Joseph Thomas Alexander, 88, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2006 at his residence in West.Services were held on Friday, April 7, 2006 from Southern Funeral Home chapel in Durant at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in West City Cemetery with Rev. Mary Berry officiating.Mr. Alexander was born in Holmes County, the son of Ulrich Alexander and Zelma Cross Alexander. He was retired from the U. S. Army, a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and a Mason. Mr. Alexander was an expert rifleman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed photography. He taught Kirigami at Holmes Community College.He was preceded in death by a nephew, James Crosson.Survivors include two nephews, Gordon Crosson of Lee, New Hampshire, and Eric Crosson of Mountainview, California; and a niece, Deborah Kuemmerle of Arkabutla, Mississippi.Pallbearers were Masons, George Booker, Ronnie Chisholm, Phil Cohen, Allan King, Johnny Allen, and George McDonald.

Mr. Joe was one of the most amazing men you will ever meet. He always was learning and sharing his talents and knowledge with others. He went to college and took creative writing and other courses until his 70s. He wrote volumes of poetry and was very versed in creative paper cutting.... He made such beautiful crosses that is why I chose a Celtric Cross of the picture here. We will miss you Mr. Joe! You were Holmes County Mississippi's version of William Faulkner..... Thank you for being a friend and sharing your talents with a fellow writer....