Kent McAlexander 1923-2019

Kent McAlexander 1923-2019

Kent McAlexander, 95, of Monett, Mo., finished his earthly journey on Wednesday evening, July 17, 2019, while at Lacoba Homes in Monett.

Kent was born on Nov. 15, 1923, in Mayetta, son of the late John William McAlexander and Edna (Reynolds) McAlexander. In 1943, Kent served his country in the United States Army during World War II. In 1946, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal.

Kent received his master’s degree from the University of Ohio. He taught art at both Bethany College and then Northeast Missouri State University, collectively for more than 40 years, retiring in 1991.

In 1950, Kent and his wife moved to Independence. Then in 1959, they moved to Bethany, W.Va. In 1968 they moved to Kirksville, Mo., where they resided for 30 years until moving to Monett in 1998. While in Monett for more than 20 years, Kent was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, traveling and gardening.

Kent married Florence Helen Evey on Aug. 3, 1946. To this union, they were blessed with three children. They celebrated more than 69 years together before her passing on July 16, 2016. Kent was also preceded in death by one son, Arnold McAlexander; one grandson, Andrew Norton; three brothers, Fremont, Elroy and John McAlexander; and three sisters, Eunice Vaught, Lucy Buehler and Verda Williams.

He is survived by his sister, Corrine Eigenman, Mayetta; his son, Bruce McAlexander and wife Jeanette, Monett, Mo.; his daughter, Lynda Norton and husband Carl, Monett, Mo.; his daughter-in-law, Rebecca McAlexander, Keokuk, Iowa; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Mayetta Cemetery in Mayetta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in care of Buchanan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 424, Monett, MO 65708. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, Mo.

(PAID OBITUARY)

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