of Knoxville, AR

September 30, 1942 - May 16, 2023

Acel Carroll Alexander, 80, of Knoxville, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 16 in Conway, Arkansas. He was born September 30, 1942 in San Angelo, Texas to Acel W. and Vernell C. Alexander. As a young child, the family moved to the Bakersfield area of California. Acel served his country during the Vietnam era in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired from the Sheriff Department in Bakersfield, California. In 2000, the family retired to Knoxville.

Acel is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Doran Alexander and one sister, Frances Alexander.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Rachel Alexander of Knoxville; two sons and daughters in law, David and Crystal Alexander of Bakersfield, California and Robert and Tiffani Alexander of Bigelow; two sisters, Euvonne Terman of Cove, Arkansas; Myren Alexander of Bodfish, California; three brothers, David (Ina) Alexander of West Fork, Roy Alexander of West Fork and Jay (Robin) Alexander of Auburn, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the funeral home followed by interment at Knoxville Cemetery. Major Darvin Carpenter and Pastor Jason Addis will officiate. Aiden Addis, Daniel Addis, Seth Alexander, Brett Baker, Sam Jones, and Greg Roberts will serve as pallbearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com