Robert M. “Buddy” Alexander
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.
God bless you, Buddy. I will always remember your kind understanding and assistance. Glasgow was fortunate to count you among its leading lights for so long. My condolences to the family. I hope you are able to draw on many fond memories to sustain you in the days ahead.
Prayers for the family in the coming days. Buddy is a man who won’t be forgotten.
so sorry of hearing of mr alexander passing he will be missed by many, my god put his arms around each of his family and give them strength to go thru this. Mr Alexander was there for me one time when I needed him. My heart goes out to each of youll
Rest in peace my good friend. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Larry Bailey La Veta, CO.
Love and prayers for all of the Alexander family.
have known Buddy since we were teenagers he was a good person and came from a good family I know he will be missed my prayers are with the family.
so sorry to hear about the passing of Buddy .. sure want be the same around glasgow not running into him … he was a good man .. Love and Prayers to all of the ALexander families..
You will be missed. Thanks for all your kind words and encourage to my son, Brian Thompson.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Your family has my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless.
My heart was broken this morning when I learned of my sweet and long-time friend Buddy’s passing. Knew his mom and dad very well and they were wonderful people just like Buddy. He began his career with my mom and dad, George and Beady McQuown breaking him in at the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in the Courthouse. Buddy was like a brother and I loved him as one. He attended Glasgow High School with one of my brother’s, Maurice Lynn McQuown. We both shared a love for horses and I remember the many things he told of his horse adventures and still smile when I think about them. I cried also when I heard because he was that special. He was at one of my co-workers retirement in November and I ask him when he planned to retire which I had ask several times before and he said something like, “Never.” So rest in peace my friend and we will cherish the memories forever.
Thoughts and prayers are with you John A.
Buddy was a good man. Glasgow will certainly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
buddy was a great man our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. I know how hard is is to lose your father.
GIOVANNA AND I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. BUDDY WAS A FIXTURE IN GLASGOW AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
Buddy will be missed. Buddy never met a stranger and always had a kind word. I remember many days at Dale Hollow Lake in years past. Sorry for your loss.
My Love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Buddy made such an impact on my life, not as my lawyer, but as a dear friend.. I don’t know all of you well but I feel love and kindness from each and every one of you. What a blessing it is to have had such a wonderful man as part of my life. May God give you peace and wrap you in His love at this time. Just know Buddy is in the comfort of our Fathers arms. Love to all. Denice
Thanks for the memories, The Saturday’s you and Buddy would bring your children to George J’s for breakfast then come to our shop to look around was great memories, then we had a second generation. AS your children grew to successful adults, I then remembered their childhood, your love of caring for your family is the results of their achievements as adults.
May God continue to Bless your and all you family and give you the Only PEACE He knows,
He is in the hands of the Almighty
Coaching and teaching in Glasgow from 1980 – 1982 “Buddy” was one of my favorites. He was always at parent/teacher night and he would share comments that his son John told him about conversations and discussions that we had in class. Just a good guy and class act. He also had one of the first state of the art video recorder’s that I’d ever seen and would always videotape football games on Friday night.
Looking back at those days so many kids still come to mind. Great kids like John Alexander, Tag Taylor, John Benningfield, Davy Walden, Micah Guilfoil, Grant Frazier, Marade McCarthy and so many others. Hat’s off to their parents for raising such fantastic kids. There were so many others not mentioned and I thought the world of every single one of them.
It’s people like “Buddy” that were pillars in the community that made the town of Glasgow such a special place to live. Especially for a young kid fresh out of WKU from 1980 – 1982.
Sorry for your loss !! Buddy will be missed !! Carroll E and Mary Ann Nunn and family
Zara and family, I am very sad to hear of Buddy’s death. He was always very kind to me and was one of my very favorite cousins. He always treated people with respect and kindness. I am happy that I saw him last year in Glasgow but sad that it was my last time. I regret that I can’t come down for the service because of some health issues but know that my family an I will pray for all. Love to all the Alexander family. Mitch
Buddy was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss. May GOD be with the family through this trying time.
To Zara and family. I am saddened to learn of Buddy’s passing. At the same time, I am grateful that you were able to enjoy 52 years of companionship with this wonderful man. My thoughts are with you all in your grief.
Margaret (’65)
Dearest Alexander Family
So saddened to learn of Buddy’s passing. What a life he lived. What a path he made for others. All of our love and prayers to you all.
Charlie and Susan Taylor