Robert Mark (Bob) Alexander

 Robert Mark (Bob) Alexander, 71, of Pierce City passed away on Sept. 25, 2026, after a battle with a long illness.
 
 He was born on May 26, 1955, in Evansville Ind. to Richard and Marilyn Sue (Susie) Alexander and grew up in Evansville. His family moved to Springfield,  in 1970 and graduated from Kickapoo high school in 1973.
 
 In September 1973, he met his future wife, Kathy, and they married on July 6, 1974. 
 
 He worked in the excavating and heavy equipment field for several years, then became an employee of St Vincent’s hospital, Monett, working his way up to the Respiratory Therapy Department. He soon completed his certification through California College and was employed by Oak Hill Hospital in Joplin.  During this time, he served as an advisor to Franklin Technical School Respiratory Therapy Program.  He served as department head for several hospitals over the years. Later in life, he transitioned to landscaping and outdoor work, but his main love was playing guitar in local bands. He performed with Josh Jennings Band from 2012 to 2017, traveling to various regional venues, playing original folk, bluegrass and Americana music. He was of the Catholic faith during his young years, later became a non-denominational Christian.
 
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Alexander, his brothers, Rick Alexander and wife Theresa, David Alexander, and Steven Alexander; his children, Adam Alexander and wife Krista, Amy Gobbini and husband Luca, Anthony Alexander and wife Kiley; and several grandchildren. 
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Alexander and mother, Marilyn Sue Alexander, also infant grandson, Orion Booth.
 
 
A gathering of friends and family with fellowship and food to follow, after the graveside at a location to be announced.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.  Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Pierce City Cemetery, Pierce City. Chaplain Richard Yasinski will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions.