December 15, 1940 ~ January 28, 2016
Robert Matthews “Buddy” Alexander, born December 15, 1940, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 after a brief illness.
Buddy was a graduate of Glasgow High School, Transylvania University, and the University Of Kentucky College Of Law. He practiced law in Glasgow for 50 years and was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Zara Knopf Alexander; three children, Margarett “Meg” Alexander Travis and her husband, Dr. William Travis; John Tipton Alexander and his wife, Holly Alexander; and Ashley Alexander; five grandchildren, Miller and Caroline Travis, Tipton, Robert Sims, and Depp Alexander; his siblings, Pryntha Hardenbergh, Patsy Nielsen, Judy Stokes and her husband Bob, Anna Margarette Wilson and her husband Bobby Day, and Bobby Chapman and his wife Joan, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert O. Alexander and Margarett Matthews Alexander, and several aunts and uncles, including his beloved uncle, John Matthews, his wife Oma, and their son Tipton.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the First Christian Church in Glasgow, Kentucky, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to First Christian Church or a charity of your choice.