Dwight Alexander—“Uncle Dwight,” or simply “Dight” to those who loved him most—passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 92 in Clinton, Missouri.
Dwight was born on August 2, 1933, to Leo and Opal Alexander. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1951. On October 12, 1958, he married the love of his life, Dorothy. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage.
Dwight spent an incredible 68 years working in the automotive industry, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic, skill with his hands, and love for building and fixing things. He began his career in 1951 at Alva Allen Chevrolet, moving to Lester Moore Chevrolet in 1955 then Bob Stayton Chevrolet in 1957. In 1984 he joined Readi Chevrolet, and in 1988 he began working at Jim Raysik, where he remained until retiring at the end of July 2019.
He had a special way with his nieces and nephews. His family will always remember the joy he found in the little things and the time he spent with them.
Some of Uncle Dwight’s favorite things included helping Carlye and Heather decorate the house for Olde Glory Days, building shelves and a bed for Caroline’s American Girl dolls, and working in his basement workshop with Jack Henry. He loved spending Christmas morning with Charlie, building Lincoln’s trampoline with Troy (sometimes more than once), and sitting in the Winnie-the-Pooh tent with Chance and Carlye when they were little.
He also enjoyed driving Chance around in the Corvette before Chance turned 16, playing the imaginative games Lincoln created during sleepovers, watching fireworks on the deck with George, and surprising the kids with stories they never expected.
Dwight is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy; his sister Leora Houk; his nephew Michael Houk, who loved visiting and bringing books that Uncle Dwight enjoyed; his great nephew Chance Duensing and wife Heather; his great niece Carlye Howk and husband Troy; his great-great niece Caroline Duensing; his great-great nephews Jack Henry Duensing, Lincoln Howk, and Charlie Duensing; and his almost great-great nephew, George Arbuckle.
Uncle Dwight leaves behind more than memories. He leaves behind things he built, traditions he helped create, and a family who will always hear his stories, remember his kindness, and feel his love in the everyday moments he made special.
To those who loved him most, he will always simply be “Dight.”
Funeral services were held April 10, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Rev. David Mills officiating. The casket bearers were Jack Henry Duensing, Charlie Duensing, Lincoln Howk, David Himes, Terry Himes and Caroline Duensing. Troy Howk, Chance Duensing, Jim Raysik, Michael Houk and George Arbuckle were honorary bearers. Interment followed in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO.
Arrangements were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
