Mr. Earnest Emett Alexander

June 26, 1932 - July 5, 2017

Earnest Emett Alexander, 85 yr. of Magnolia, AR. passed away July 5th at his home. He was born June 26, 1932 in Magnolia, AR. to Emmet Alexander and Josie Jamerson-Alexander. He united in holy matrimony to Mae Sue Moore-Alexander, a loving wife for sixty-three years. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. John A.M.E. Church presently Unity A.M.E. Church in Magnolia, AR. he served as Trustee and Steward faithfully until his health failed. He served as President of the Free Hope Civic League, a member of RDA Association, and a member of the Quorum Court. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years; he retired from the water and Power Department after thirty-two years in Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; J.C. Alexander and A.C. Alexander. His memories will be forever cherished by: his wife; Mrs. Mae Sue alexander of the home; his niece: Mrs. Jean (Danny) Lamboust of Muskegon, MI.; nephews; Lewis Alexander, Aaron (Darlene) Alexander of Muskegon, MI, and Greg (Kay) Alexander of Hampton, VA. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Unity A.M.E. Church in Magnolia, AR., with burial to follow in the New Bethel/St. John Cemetery in Magnolia, AR., with Military Honors. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Arthur Coulter Visitation: Friday 12: noon till 5: p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church Saturday morning from 10: a.m. until service time.