Donnie Ray Alexander of Howe, Oklahoma was born July 1, 1951 in Upland, California to Lee and Bertha Marie (Bloyd) Alexander and passed away January 22, 2025 in Howe, Oklahoma at the age of 73.

Donnie is survived by:

His wife:
Jeanie Alexander of the home

One daughter:
Tamme Fulton and husband Butch of Arkansas City, Kansas

Two sons:
Jonathan Alexander and Amy of Van Buren, Arkansas
Bryan Alexander and wife Tonya of Edmond, Oklahoma

Two sisters:
Dian Evans and husband Larry of Monroe, Oklahoma
Alice Alexander of Atoka, Oklahoma

Brother-in-law:
Jerry Standifer of Howe, Oklahoma

Seven grandchildren:
Kaitlyn Voss and husband Ryan of Centerton, Arkansas
Weston Alexander and wife Elizabeth of Van Buren, Arkansas
Dillon Fulton of Arkansas City, Kansas
Haylee Alexander of Edmond, Oklahoma
Shelby Alexander of Rogers, Arkansas
Landon Alexander of Edmond, Oklahoma
Savannah Alexander of Edmond, Oklahoma

Five great-grandchildren:
Avacyn Fulton, Aleelah Fulton, Waylon Voss, Bennett Voss, and Harper Alexander

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Debbie Alexander; one sister, Nancy Standifer; and one grandson, Derek Fulton.

Donnie was a long-time resident of the area, a member of Springhill Baptist Church, and a retired Construction Superintendent for Wynn Construction. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Donnie loved to help people, especially providing free oil changes for anyone in need. He also enjoyed working with metal and wood fabricating various designs. Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family.

Donnie’s funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025 at Springhill Baptist Church in Howe, Oklahoma with Pastor Keno King officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Uniontown, Arkansas under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Alexander, Bryan Alexander, Weston Alexander, Landon Alexander, Butch Fulton, Dillon Fulton, Randy Long, and Christian Calvaruzo.

Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with the family visiting with friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

To view Donnie’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com

 

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