Donald W. Alexander
1948 - 2016
Donald W. Alexander
1948 - 2016
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1948
DIED
2016
Donald Alexander Obituary
Donald William Alexander, 67 was called home to our Lord on January 21, 2016 in Bryant, Arkansas. He was born on April 10, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to Pete and Norene Alexander.
He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Anita Markham Alexander, his son Gregory Don (Debbie), grandsons Grayson Don and Gage Markham, his son Chris Darren (Terrah), grandson Rhys William, and a special sister-in-law Kathy Jolly.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don provided more than 40 years of service to Arkansas agriculture, including 35 years at the Arkansas State Plant Board, leading the agency as Director for 7 years. In 2002, he was named Executive Vice President of the Agricultural Council of Arkansas. Don served on a number of state and national boards and associations. These included induction into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Boll Weevil Foundation Board, the State Fair Advisory Board, the Fire Ant Advisory Board, and as president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture. He received numerous awards including the Sturdy Oaks Award, the Southern Crop Production Association’s highest honor, the Don W. Beise Award, for service to agriculture and the ag chemicals industry, as well as the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s President’s Tribute for Distinguished Service.
He cherished his time spent with the Friday Night Dominos Gang and all of his hunting buddies and the Gunny Sack Hunting Club. As a young father, he became involved with the Bryant Optimist Club, also serving the City of Bryant as Alderman. During this time, he was an instrumental part of developing a grant for Alcoa 40 and developing Ashley Ball Park. During his time at Ashley Ball Park he touched many young men’s lives coaching baseball and many year-end fishing trips.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 25th, 2016 with services beginning at 10:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist Church of Bryant, 604 S. Reynolds Road.
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness show to them during this time. May God Bless you. Special thanks to UAMS oncology doctors and nurses and Saline Memorial Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Men’s Ministry at First Southern Baptist Church of Bryant.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
May 1981 Don, Anita, Chris, Greg Alexander
January 31, 2016
January 30, 2016
My prayers are with your entire family. May the God of Comfort be there every single moment.
Amelia Trimble
January 27, 2016
Anita, Greg and family. Your family has lost a great man and character who will be missed. He was actually fun to work with and always smiled, even if he was yelling at someone! (ha!) He was a great leader for the Plant Board during the time I worked there. Amelia (Looper) Trimble
Connie Cagle Vogelgesang
January 26, 2016
I worked as the receptionist at the State Plant Board in 1980 right out of High School. Don Alexander was always smiling. His section was the fun office! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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January 25, 2016
We send sincere condolences to you on the loss of your loved one, we hope that God will strengthen you all as you go through your healing. 2Thess 2:16,17
Patricia Huss
January 25, 2016
Anita, you & Don have a special place in my heart & memories, he was a good man, a great influence on my son's (Steven & Kevin) They always listened too and respected Don as a baseball coach & as a man who deeply cared about them not just as players but as kids with a need, I know you already miss him, but he has made you strong, you will take care of yourself & your family to keep his memory & his beliefs alive, God is with you.
Milo and Ann Shult
January 25, 2016
Anita and family,
Ann and I were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I respected and admired him greatly and was proud to call him my friend. While we mourn his loss, we also want to celebrate his birthday in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Missy Davis
January 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers with you all. My the Lord comfort you during this time. Missy King Davis
January 24, 2016
Don was a great member of the Bryant Optimist Club where he impacted many young men, not only in baseball, but also in how to face life's trials. He was a leader and great friend! I learned a lot about how to deal with people in a youth baseball program from Don. He was always the consummate gentleman! Anita and family, my prayers are with you.
Rick & Carolyn DeFries
January 24, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort knowing that Don is now with his Heavenly Father and is at peace. He will be missed.
Ray Vester
January 24, 2016
Don was a great leader in agriculture. I was privileged to serve on the Ark. State Plant Board during his years as Director.
Jane Garrett
January 24, 2016
Anita, my thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with you in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. It does not get any better but it will get easier to get through one day at a time. May God help you and your family survive.
Randy and Tisha Ralph
January 24, 2016
Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family
January 24, 2016
He was a faithful servant of ag and will be very muched missed. Bart Turner, Marion, Ar
January 24, 2016
Anita and the family my prayers are with you.
Doris Jackson (Bryant)
Jim & Sue Roberts
January 23, 2016
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita Erickson
January 23, 2016
I send my love, prayers, and condolences to all of you. He holds a special place in my heart. May God grant you strength to carry on as he would have wanted you to. My love for you all. Anita Erickson (Fresno, California)
Ben Noble
January 23, 2016
Anita,
Kyle and I are very sorry for your family's loss of Don. He will certainly be missed by many. He was a great friend to me both personally and professionally over the years. He had a heart for Arkansas and for agriculture that was exceptional. I'll miss his counsel and the effort he took to provide "historical context" to some of my ideas. In other words, he wasn't afraid to say......."well.....you COULD try that,.....But, (insert wise anecdote here)." His ability to smile and laugh even during tough times continues to be an inspiration.
With Love,
Ben and Kyle Noble
January 23, 2016
Don was a wonderful person and friend. We worked together on many projects and he always represented honor, humor, reliability, and common sense. I will miss him.
a friend, Rick Cartwright
MICHELE and BRYAN SMITH
January 23, 2016
Anita, Bryan and I send our love and prayers to you and your family. Know Don had a special place in our family's hearts! Always know we are here for you at anytime.
Love, Michele and Bryan Smith
Donna & Jerry Berry
January 22, 2016
Anita, boys and family. Just want you to know that we are here for you if you need anything. Don will be missed. He always had a smile and hug for all. He fought the good fight, and will be remembered as one of the good guys.
Don with Marcia
Loretta Cargill
January 22, 2016
My heart aches for you and all the family. I am so sorry for your loss, and so sorry I am not closer to be of better support for you during this time. I share your loss, and will always have a special place in my heart for Don. This is one of my favorite memories of Don lugging my daughter Marcia around when we visited in 1961.
Sue & Ronnie Mooney
January 22, 2016
Anita, May God Bless and be with you and your family, through these trying times. You know Sue and I would be there if there was a way.. We are in San Juan.
January 22, 2016
" So Sorry for your loss. Please remember that the GOD of all comfort is always with you PSALMS 29:11
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