Kenneth L. Alexander

December 13, 1956 - February 8, 2016

Kenneth L. Alexander, age 59, of Glade Spring, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He was life long resident of Washington County, Virginia, a son of the late Caney and Thelma Alexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley B. Alexander; and two sisters, Thelma Jean Alexander and Teresa Ann Alexander. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Kenneth enjoyed horseback riding, horse trading, and was an avid hunter. Kenneth is survived by one son, James Alexander and his wife, Tori, of Abingdon, VA; one daughter, Susan Ray and her husband, Justin, of Glade Spring, VA; five grandchildren, Riley Ann Alexander, Dylan James Alexander, Austin Alexander, Devonna Ray and Kaley Ray; two brothers, John Alexander and his wife, Melinda, of Kingston, TN and Donnie Alexander and his wife, Lisa, of Bristol, VA; one sister, Tammy Blevins and her fiance, Randy, of Bristol, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Hagy officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Rush Creek Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. Pallbearers will be James Alexander, Mike Blevins, Justin Ray, Peanut Cannon, Joey Kilby, Brian Fritz, Doug Doss, and Colton Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Alexander and Donnie Alexander. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Alexander and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.