Danial Arthur Alexander

Danial Arthur Alexander

In loving memory of a tremendous man, Danial Arthur Alexander 78, of Monette who passed away September 8, 2021, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January, 4, 1943 in Jonesboro, at St. Bernard Hospital, to the late Justus and Mary Alexander.  Dan was united in marriage to his favorite karaoke partner and loving wife, Lorna.  They were married just shy of 2 amazing years.  Dan had an amazing life in the music industry, and many wonderful memories of his times traveling with many different music artists in his life’s career. Dan even had a song written in his honor called Dan Dan the Drivin’ Man!

It was said at his funeral that 3 things mattered most to Dan… his family, his music, and driving fast.   Dan was born and raised in Monette where he worked the farm.  He was the youngest boy out of a family of 10, and the second youngest child in the group.  His mother preceded him in death at an early age and was mostly raised by his father Justus.  His older brothers took him under their wings and thanks to their own dedication helped Dan to find his way into the Navy.  After serving in Vietnam, Dan left the service and started his life in the music world.  Music was in his blood and he was found early on with some of the greats like Johnny Lee and Mickey Gilley.  Dan had a fantastic voice and many have said he looked and sounded a lot like Elvis.

All of these beautiful memories have helped his family find peace in his passing.  Dan is survived by his wife Lorna and her two daughters Beth and Lori, his son Keith and wife Dawn, his daughter, Lisa and husband Charles, his daughter Shannon, his sister Lavada, his grandchildren, Kevin, Heather, Toby, Amanda, and Kailey, and many many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Dan is preceded in death by his father Justus, his mother Mary, his brothers Elbert, Howard, Lafonso, and Jackie, his sisters Justicia, Audrey, Lazeta, Lelia