Obituaries

Dear Glenda, we are all heatbroken here at Maple Lane Farms. -- not just myself, but my daughter and the many farm workers and vendors that support the farm and have grown to know Howard and have loved Howard for his candor, kindness, humor, love, music and generosity. Howard was my first call when Albert was passing. You were both so very helplful and supportive that night. And, prior to that, Howard was my first call for a lot of things! We miss his greatly. Knowing Howard, he is in the loving hands of Jesus and free from any pain and suffering. He fought the good fight. We will always love Howard W. Alexander! God Bless His Soul.

Posted by Shirley A Schmidt on September 26, 2025

It was a honor being a part of Howard's care at UT. I will miss hearing his stories and laugh. His sweet wife and family will be in my prayers.

Posted by KC on September 25, 2025

Howard was a great person & cave diving friend to me and many others in the diving community. I'll always remember his smile & laughter. Lots of good times had together. RIP my friend!

Posted by Brad Forsythe on September 24, 2025

I have no words for this one. Not truly. Howard Alexander was one of the best people that I have ever had the privilege of working with. And knowing. I can't tell you how blessed I feel to have had this wonderful man in my life. Compassionate, fiercely intelligent, talented. He was my mentor. He taught me that EMS was more than just running calls. It was about the faces behind the numbers. People. That's what mattered. Be humble. Be kind. Be courageous. Do whatever it takes to ease suffering and save a life. Ask for forgiveness later. ❤️ He made those 530 pm to 540 am shifts worth it. And the 1pm to 1 am swings a blast! Man. I'm going to miss you. He kept me going when I thought that I couldn't. I spent a lot of my career wanting to be the kind of medic that he was. More than all of that. He was my friend. Always. No matter what. He had my back. I'm so grateful to have met you and have had you in my life. I'm praying 🙏 for his family. Especially his sweet wife, Glenda Rest easy, brother. Thank you for everything. Until we meet again on the "hot truck"

Posted by Angela Taylor on September 24, 2025

So sad you’re gone!! You were a honest and loyal friend to us!! Thanks for all good music, fun times, and most of thank you for always seeing the good in us!! I promise to love and care for Sweet Sweet Glenda!! Be well again my friend!!!

Posted by Lindsey on September 23, 2025

Howard was a good friend and neighbor. Prayers for his wife and family.

Posted by Leighanne, Tim Disney on September 23, 2025

I am so sorry that you are gone. I reiterate what you had stated on FB…. we had the best EVER childhood growing up on Poor House Mtn!. I was glad to see you and meet Glenda at our 50 + 1 reunion. I enjoyed our recent conversations on the phone. Rest in peace, my friend.!

Posted by Chris Ressel Green on September 23, 2025

My sincere condolences. He was a great man that helped many people. He took the time to teach me alot about the medical field. We ran many calls together at Greenback Fire Dept.. He will be missed by many. Prayers for all.

Posted by Travis Sands on September 22, 2025