Arward "Alex" Alexander, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away April 3,  2023  Arward was born September 6, 1937 in Mount Moriah, MO to Alva and Bonnie (Bane) Alexander.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and then the Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era.

He married Janet Rose in October of 1984, and together they owned and operated Alexander's Blind and Drapery Shop.

Survivors include his wife Janet; sons Don Alexander (Sharon) of Parrish, FL, David Alexander (Megan) of Oak Grove, MO,  Christopher Alexander of St. Joseph; two grandsons David Alexander, Jr. and Darian; brothers James Alexander and Michael Alexander; other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers Raymond and Dwight and two sisters Katherine and Mary.

Arward enjoyed golf, the Kansas City Chiefs , Kansas City Royals, bowling and loved spending time with his grandsons.

Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, April 28, 2023 at Ashland United Methodist Church.