Alex L. Bone

Alex L. Bone, 32, of Sorento, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at his home, June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family after bravely battling cancer.

Alex was born February 18, 1994, in Litchfield, Illinois, the son of Terry Joe and Cheryl Ann (Oary) Bone.

Alex was a beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Alex was a young man with a wild heart and free spirit. He loved to make people laugh and crack all the dad jokes.

Alex was a 2012 graduate of Greenville High school; he then went on to be a Laborer. In 2018 Alex became a father to his pride and joy, Ava. When Alex was not working to provide for his little girl, he loved to spend his time with her. Some of the things they enjoyed together were reading, fishing, going to the movies, and playing ball in the yard. Alex was a proud dad. He enjoyed showing up for his daughter and seeing her play her heart out on the field.

Not only was Alex a proud dad, but he was also a proud uncle. Alex cherished each one of his nieces and nephews. He would root them on like they were his own. Alex will be missed by all the lives he has touched.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donald L. and Charlotte Oary and his paternal grandfather, Robert LeRoy Bone.

Surviving Alex are his parents, Cheryl and Terry Bone of Sorento, Illinois; his daughter, Ava JoAnn Bone, at home; and his sisters, Kayla (Zachary Warnecke) Bone of South Roxanna, Illinois and Trysha (Jacob Carter) Bone of Sorento, Illinois his nephews and nieces Mason, Olivia, Myles, Journie, Indie, Brooklyn, and Colter. His paternal grandmother, Patty J. Bone as well as many aunts and uncles, and cousins.

Memorial Visitation: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm., Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Municipal Building, 105 E. Taylor St., Sorento, IL 62086.

A potluck will follow the memorial visitation.

Friends and relatives are asked to bring two things: a dish to share for the meal and a good story about Alex.

The family requests memorials in lieu of florals or gifts of any kind.

Memorials may be made to the Family of Alex L. Bone during the visitation and potluck or mailed to the Family of Alex L. Bone, 109 N. Sanderson St., Sorento, IL 62086.

The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the arrangements.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.