Obituary of James W. Alexander

James W. "Jim" Alexander, 66, of Monroeton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following a brief illness.

He was born April 2, 1951, in Blossburg, PA son of the late George and Barbara (Houghtaling) Alexander.

Jim owned and operated a scrap yard at his home for over 20 years. He worked as a Truck Driver, for many years driving a logging truck. Up until the last few years, he was an avid roller skater. He was a man of many hobbies that he was passionate about, he enjoyed dancing, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, camping, boating, ATV riding, and antiquing. One of his greatest pleasures in life was taking his children and grandchildren to all the different amusement parks. For the last 6 years, Jim loved traveling with his wife, Lisa, all over the United States. Prior to their 20th wedding anniversary, they had visited 48 states. For their anniversary, Jim took Lisa to Hawaii to celebrate, the only state they did not visit was Alaska. One of his prized possessions was his 2017 Corvette, promptly named as the "Batmobile" by his grandson. He really enjoyed taking part in the Towanda Halloween Parade dressed as "Batman" with his grandson sidekick, "Robin" in their "Batmobile." His outlook of embracing and enjoying life, was known to all and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is predeceased by his brothers, Billy Alexander and George Alexander.

James is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lisa at home, children, April and Larry Kithcart of Liberty Corners, PA, Jim, Jr. and Donna Alexander of Rome, PA, Jessica and Kyle Netherton of Rome, PA, Tiffany Alexander and fiancé, Jay Jaure of Rawlins, WY, and Poppy Hunsinger of Troy, PA, grandchildren, Danielle, Nicole, Amanda, Larry, Dustin, Hunter, Aubrey, Kyle, Lyric, and Dorian, and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Doug Beach of CT, brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Jeanette Alexander of New Albany, PA and Ben and Crystal Alexander of Wyalusing, PA, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 from11am-3pm at the Troy Fire Hall, 88 Firehouse Drive, Troy, PA.

Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.