Steven Alexander

August 24, 1959 - October 16, 2021

Steven Alexander, age 62 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1959 in Carbondale to Charles and Julia (Jones) Alexander. Steven married Belinda Cripps on February 14, 1986. They shared 35 years of making wonderful memories. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and after 20 years of faithful service he retired in 1995. He was in wartime in Saudi Arabia. He had attended John A. Logan and SIU and received a degree in business and finance. He loved to play games on the computer and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Belinda of Marion; two sons, Christopher Alexander of Marion and Joseph Alexander and his fiancé, Paige of Watseka; a granddaughter, Lennix Alexander; a brother, Kenneth Alexander of Carterville, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death of her parents. Funeral Services for Steven Alexander will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Combs officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Full military honors will be accorded. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service.