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Joseph L. Alexander, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in New Albany, IN. He was born October 11, 1940 in Maysville, KY, to the late Lloyd and Catherine Moran. Joseph was the widow of Patricia Updike Alexander. He was an employee of IBM until he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Joseph is survived by special friends Perry & Lisa Orme of Mt. Sterling; his cousin Donny Moran.
Other than his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Alexander; his son Joey Alexander and his daughter Sandy Alexander.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026 at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Officiated by Pastor Chris Wells.
Burial to follow at Maysville Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Perry Orme, David Shepherd.
Honorary Pallbearer: Donnie Moran.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353