Graveside services for Jonathan Merritt Alexander Sr., 65, of New Willard, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Alexander Cemetery in New Willard, Texas with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Jon was born December 12, 1953 in Livingston, Texas, to parents, E. E. Stiney and Jenarie Alexander and passed away peacefully at his home in New Willard, Texas, surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack Alexander; and granddaughter, Merritt Elizabeth Alexander.

He is survived by his sons, Clinton Alexander, and Jonathan Alexander Jr. and wife Julie; grandsons, Jackson and Ethan Alexander; and sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Mike Center; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Jon was a generous and kind man, and a loyal friend, who never failed to lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.