Joe T. Alexander, 83 of Van Buren passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 in a local nursing home. He was owner and operator of Alexander’s Plumbing Company. He was proceeded in death by his parents Issiac Alexander and Rosa (Brown) Alexander; five sisters, Frances Muller, Jerri Wiedner, Nadine White, Ann Kelly and Lillian Oliver; a brother I.N. Alexander. He was a member of the Impact Church in Alma.

Funeral service will be 1 PM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Ocker Memorial Chapel with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Ruth Alexander of the home; two daughters Diane King and husband Randy, Denise Hanna all of Van Buren; two sons Joe T. Alexander, Jr. and wife Kim, Michael Alexander and wife Jamie both of Van Buren; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be James Meinardus, Dennis Osman, Caleb Osman, Kevin McAllister, Mark Kelly and T.J. Siebert.

The family will visit with friends and relatives Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. at Ocker Funeral Home, 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren, Arkansas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Smith and Jimmy Don Smith.