John S. Alexander, 89, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:35 a.m. July 27, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Wabash County Hospital, to Myrl and Violet Colbert Alexander. On Oct. 22, 1949, in Warsaw, he was married to E. Mazie Kile by the Rev. Owen Truman, to E. Mazie Kile. She survives. He was a machinist at Weatherhead Inc., Columbia City, and then worked for the Kosciusko County Highway Dept., retiring in 1976. During his retired years, he enjoyed his yard and flowers. He loved nature and the outdoors and kept busy working outside. He was an avid hunter and trapper in his younger years and then later in life, he hunted deer and coyote, enjoyed his hunting dogs and loved fishing. He also enjoyed the wildlife, feeding the birds and squirrels. He attended Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw, regularly. He was a member of Moose Lodge since 1971 and he gave aide to the children at the Mooseheart Home for many years. Also surviving are his stepson, Larry (and spouse Pam) Poyser, Warsaw; a brother, Tom Alexander, Milford; two granddaughters, Kelly Lynn Babb, Syracuse, and Kristin Lane Brunning, Noblesville; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a baby sister and two brothers, Robert and Howard Alexander. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, officiated by Ken Locke of the Salvation Army. Forest Tabor of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church and Ross Kuester assistant pastor of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church will assist in the service. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 501 Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 2033 S. CR 150W, Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
