John B. "J.B." Alexander, 84, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Taylorsville, KY. Born July 12, 1931 in Mercer County, KY, he was the son of the late Elbert Smith Alexander and Bessie Susan Bell Alexander.

J.B. was a farmer, worked in tobacco warehouses, and formerly worked at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. He was a member of the Sand Spring Baptist Church and a KY Colonel.

J.B. is survived by a sister, Frances Casey of Lawrenceburg, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Duncan and a brother, Tom Alexander.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hebron Cemetery in Anderson County. Visitation will be 10 am until the time of service at 1 pm Tuesday.

Memorials in memory of J.B. are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com