Joe Ned Alexander

Joe Ned Alexander was born September 18, 1933, to Elnora and L. A. Alexander in Panola County, Texas. He was one of four children born into that marriage: brother Billy James, sisters Flora and Viola. The Alexander family held membership at Pine Grove Baptist Church in the Holland Quarters Community of Carthage, Texas. Joe loved music, gardening, family, and public service. He attended Carthage Public Schools before enlisting in the United States Army and served in the Korean War during his active duty. Committed to his country, the Army Corporal continued to serve in the United States Army Reserve for eight years.

Joe furthered his education by attending Wiley College. While attending Tyler Barber College, he met and fell in love with Ruby Lee McQuay. The couple married in Dallas, Texas, on January 21, 1956, and later joined Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Joe and Ruby were blessed with one son, Randy Joe.

Joe served as a police officer for the Dallas Police Department. Later, he became a Loss Prevention Department Manager at Target Stores. He also served as private security for Pinkerton and other companies. Joe would serve 18 years as a Police Officer for Dallas County Community College District before retirement.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023, our beloved Joe Ned was called into eternal rest. His wife Ruby preceded him in death, along with his parents Elnora and L.A., his brother Billy James, sisters Flora and Viola, and grandsons Randy Joe Jr. and Noah Michael.

Those Left Behind …

Celebrating his legacy are Joe's beloved son Randy Joe and his wife Mechelle, granddaughter Hannah, grandsons Jeremy and Joshua, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and church family who loved him dearly.