of Flippin, AR

April 6, 1934 - October 7, 2022

Ross Freeman Alexander, age 88, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away at his home Friday, October 7, 2022. A lifetime resident of the Twin Lakes area, he was born in Norfork, Arkansas April 6, 1934 to the late George and Mary (Havner) Alexander.

Ross was a United States Air Force veteran of Korea and was also a veteran of the Army Reserves. He worked as a heavy equipment contractor for many years and served as the Mayor of Norfork for five years. He also worked for Baxter County Road and Bridge Department as Road Foreman. In his younger years he served as Deputy Sheriff for Baxter County. A Christian by faith, Ross was a member of the Arkana Baptist Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was known for being a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed gathering with friends and family, singing and playing guitar. His favorite pastimes were rebuilding old cars and being in the outdoors hunting and fishing when his health allowed him to.

Ross is survived by his wife, Joann Alexander of the home; sons, Michael Stoner and his wife, Anita Ann and David Stoner and his wife, Lisa all of Flippin, Arkansas; daughter, Michelle Curtis and her husband, Jack also of Flippin, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Flippin Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Keith Byrd officiating.
His Grandsons will serve as pallbearers

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com