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Texas Obituaries A-J
TEXAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
First Names A through J
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
Date posted: 21 OCTOBER 2017
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The families of many of the subjects of these Texas obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
2. Descendants of John Redden Alford 1820 SC–1895 TX (DNA Group 2)
3. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
4. Some of the Descendants of John Alford ca1801 North Carolina (DNA Group 1)
5. Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC
6. Descendants of Robert Alford b. 1760 England (DNA Group 3)
7. Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds (DNA Group 1)
8. Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller (DNA Group 2)
9. Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall
10. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
11. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia (DNA Group 2)
12. Known Descendants of David Turner Alfred (1813 VA–1880 TX) & Mary Scott Crowson
13. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
14. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
15. Known Descendants of Jeptha Alford 1797–1869 (DNA Group 1)
This line may go back to #3.
16. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
17. Known Descendants of Warren Alfred 1816–1895
See also “Warren Alfred: Searching the Neighborhood,” by Andrew Leath (AAFA #0045), AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999, pp. 35-37.
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
TX Births: Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997; and Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903–1932
TX Marriages: Texas Marriage Index, 1824–2014; Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837–2015 [some images]; Texas, County Marriages, 1817–1965
TX Deaths: Texas Death Index, 1903–2000
TX Death Certificates: Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [with images of death certificates]
TX Divorces: Texas Divorce Index, 1968–2014
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Also FamilySearch.org:
FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1935 [with images of birth certificates]
FamilySearch Texas Marriages, 1837–1973 [no images]
FamilySearch Texas Death Index, 1964–1998 and 1903–2000 [no images]
FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 and 1977–1986 [with images of death certificates]
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A.V. MILLER ALFORD
MERIDIAN STAR
Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Services for A.V. Miller Alford will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Berry & Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Revs. Dennis Hardaway and Cephus McMillan officiating. Burial will be in Musgrove Cemetery, Enterprise [Clarke Co., MS].
Mr. Alford, 24, of Mesquite, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in Dallas, Texas. He was employed by Baylor Medical Center, Dallas.
Survivors include his parents, Sylvia D. Alford and A.V. “Baby Ray” Miller, both of Meridian; a sister, Collette L. Green of Meridian; and his fiancé, Kelly Oneal of Mesquite.
Visitation will be held Friday, from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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AARON OTTO BURLESON ALFORD
Great-Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—____ July 1977
Funeral services for Aaron A. Alford, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Revs. Allison Joyce and M.E. Brown officiated.
Mr. Alford died Saturday at Manor Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness.
He was born Feb. 6. 1902 in Forest Grove. Mr. Alford was a retired farmer and rancher. He and Willie Mae Boothe were married in 1925 in Rockdale.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Alford; two sons, John Alford of Rockdale and Lee H. Alford of Thorndale; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Caffey of Rockdale and Mrs. Willine Howarth of Memphis, Tenn.; also five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Alford was a member of First Christian Church.
Pall bearers were C.E. Alford, L.W. Alford, Gene Kyle, Emery Alford, Lee Keen and Frank Alford.
Photo from Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1977) dates of A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Mae Boothe Alford; parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; children John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, and Willene Alford Howarth; and siblings Alice Delany Alford Kyle, Ida Louvinia Alford Keen, and Thomas Ewin Alford in this compilation.
From Rose Alford Shelton: My father, Aaron’s nephew, said his name was Aaron Otto Burleson Alford. He was named after three kinfolk. I do not know why Aaron A. Alford was used in his obituary or on the gravestone.
Aaron and Willie married on 11 Dec 1925.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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AARON RANSOM ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 23 May 1928
HICO, Hamilton Co., Texas, May 22—Aaron Alford, long-time resident of Hico, brother of the late Dr. J.R. Alford, was buried here Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J.D. Gillam officiating. Mr. Alford leaves several relatives.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson Alford; children Finetta “Nettie” Alford Bates, Frank Alford, and Rufus Elfonso Alford; and brothers Edward Ira Bailey Alford and John Rankin Alford in this compilation.
He is buried in Hico Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TX. He has no gravestone, and there are no gravestones for the 5 other graves in Aaron’s cemetery plot:
Wife Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson Alford
Son Frank Alford
Son Roswell Pope Alford
Daughter Finatta “Nettie” Alford Bates
Wife’s mother Frances Selena Maples Wilson
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Aaron Ransom 1841 TN/KY1, Alsey 1802 NC2, Ira Bailey 1781 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ABNER JEFFERSON ALFORD, SR.
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ January 1982
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Abner Jefferson Alford, Sr., 82, died January 28, 1982, Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Tx. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., Star Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Dickerson Cemetery in Milam [Sabine Co.], Texas. Life long resident of Sabine County.
Survivors: wife, Lucille Alford of Hemphill; two sons, A.J. Alford, Jr. of Port Arthur, Tx., and E.M. Pete Alford of Houston; one daughter, Ester Simmons of Newton, Tx.; one brother, Temple Alford of Bossier City, La.; one sister, Genevive Spradley of Nacadoches, Tx.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Photo from Vance E. Vickers Cemetery, Sabine Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ray & Peggy Holbrooks Pace
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Abner Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Nov 1899 and died _____ Jan 1982.
See the obituaries of his wife, Agnes Lucille Hall Alford Havens; and father, George Washington Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Burtis Terry Alford; and half-brothers Collis Levi Alford and George Nelson Alford Sr. in Delaware Obituaries.
Abner was the son of George Washington Alford and his first wife, Jennie Vickers.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Abner Jefferson 1899 TX1, George Washington 1879 TX2, Burtis Terry 1845 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ADA VALERIE NEWCOMB ALFORD WILLARD
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 30 March 2000
GAUSE [Milam Co.]—Funeral services for Valerie Alford Willard, 77, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial following in Gause Cemetery in Gause.
Mrs. Willard died Saturday, March 25 in St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan.
She was a Gause resident for the past 53 years. She was born March 10, 1923 in Burleson County to the late Eugene Newcomb and Pearl Flannigan Tuma. She was a homemaker and a member of Gause Full Gospel Church. Mrs. Willard also worked as a nurses aide and a nurse for a number of nursing facilities and hospitals.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Oscar Willard; four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; a brother, Horace Newcomb; son-in-law, William Lee Nicar; and a grandson, Jason Evan Alford.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas E. Alford of Livingston, David Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Nicar, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; a brother, Hurston Newcomb of Batesville, Mississippi; two sisters, Viola Groce of Caldwell and Velma Lewis of Decatur; 52 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Alford, Jeff Alford, Jereald Lagrone, Chad Lagrone, Shane Johnson, Barry Alford and Bradley Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Alford, Chris Barnett and Ryan Alford.
In another article:
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—27 March 2000
March 10, 1923 – March 25, 2000
ROCKDALE—Services for Valerie Alford Willard, 77, of Gause are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery in Gause….
Mrs. Willard died Saturday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.
She was born in Burleson County and had lived in Gause for 53 years. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Gause Full Gospel Church. She worked as a nurse’s aide and nurse for a number of nursing homes and hospitals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Willard.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas E. Alford of Livingston, Texas, David Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Nicar, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie, Texas; a brother, Hurston Newcomb of Batesville, Miss.; two sisters, Viola Groce of Caldwell and Velma Lewis of Decatur, Texas; 52 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Photo from Gause Cemetery, Gause, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Oliver Franklin Alford; and her children Donald Franklin Alford, Johnny Paul Alford, Judith S. Alford Braun Nicar Woods, and William Oliver Alford in this compilation. Donald’s obituary provided her first name. We included the obituary of her son Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
TX Births: Valaree Newcomb was born 10 March 1923 in Burleson Co., TX—no parents listed, but her brother Herton Leon Newcomb’s parents are listed as Eugene C. Newcomb and Pearl Flanagan. Ada is listed as the mother of 7 children born 1942–1953 in Milam, San Patricio, and Robertson counties. Her middle name is spelled Valarie 5 times, Valerie once, and Valaise once.
TX Marriages: Oscar Willard married Ada V. Newcomb on 18 May 1984 in Brazos Co., TX.
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ADDIE ALFORD JOHNSON
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 19 March 2010
Mrs. Addie Alford Johnson, 90, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Addie Johnson (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Nov 1919, last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
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ADDIE BELL CANNON ALFORD
From OBITUARIES OF EARLY PIONEERS SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, Volume II, by Mildred Cariker Pinkston (1985), p. 150
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—14 November 1928
[This obituary may not be not verbatim.]
Mrs. B.M. Alford died at her home in Center on November 13, 1928, following several weeks of serious illness.
Survivors included her husband; her mother, Mrs. A.C. Cannon of Halbert, Shelby Co; 3 brothers: Vessie and W.G. Cannon of Halbert and Hula Cannon of El Dorado, AR; 5 sisters: Mrs. Jim Metcalf of Halbert, Mrs. Durham of Halbert, Mrs. Perry Woods of Marshall; Mrs. J.T. Campbell and Mrs. A.G. Johnson of Center; children: Mrs. Ike Bright of Beaumont, Mrs. M.B. Simon of Center, Earl Alford of Baytown, Mrs. E.J. Harper of El Dorado, AR, Mrs. Jack Waldrop of Farmersville, LA, Allen Alford of Center, and Misses Zelda, Louise, Winona, and Marjorie Helen Alford of Center.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Matthew Kent Moreland
AAFA NOTES: Addie was the first wife of Benjamin Meador Alford, born 24 Sept 1877 in TX and died 14 July 1960.
See the obituaries of her daughter Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway; and grandchildren Allen Wayne Alford and Edna Earle Alford Williams in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Benjamin Meador 1877 TX1, Allen Josiah 1844 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ADDIE LOIS ALLEE ALFORD
Wife of William Malcolm Alford Sr., AAFA #0198
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 16 December 2005
Addie Lois Allee Alford, age 78, of Austonio [Houston Co.], went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 15, 2005 surrounded by her children. She was born October 6, 1927 in Lovelady, Texas and was one of 9 children born to Ila Mae and John Chandler Allee. Lois accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 12. She was then baptized in the pond by the Austonio Baptist Church. She graduated from Austonio High School in 1944.
Lois married Willie “Bill” Alford on October 26, 1947 in Conroe, Texas. Lois and Bill enjoyed 54 years of marriage before Bill passed away in November, 2000.
Lois is survived by her children: Bill and Betty Alford of Nacogdoches, TX, Denise and John Waymer of New Braunfels, TX, Janene and Logan Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX. Her Grandchildren: Windy and Gerald Bierbaum of Las Vegas, NV Brent Harrison of Newport Beach, CA,Cristy Waymer of Fort Worth, TX, Wes and Virginia Waymer of Orlando, FL, Lindsey Waymer of College Station, TX, Emily Ann Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX, William Lewellen of New Braunfels, Tx, Carmen Lewellen of New Braunfels, TX. Her Great-Grandchildren: Worth, Addicus, Baxter, Holden and Jennifer Bierbaum of Las Vegas, NV, Gracelyn Waymer of Orlando, FL Lois is also survived by several brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alford, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Lois Allee Alford will be held Saturday, December 17, 2:00pm, Austonio Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 16, 6:00 - 9:00pm, Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, Texas 75835 (936) 544-2244.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Addie L. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of her husband, William Malcolm Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son William Malcolm Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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ADDIE MACK HALLFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ July 1948
Mrs. Addie Hallford, 63, died Friday [July 2] at 10 p.m. at her home on the Wasson Ranch southwest of here, only a few hours after she bacame ill.
She was stricken, apparently with a heart involvement, late in teh afternoon and did not rally. Mrs. Hallford came here from Brady six months ago.
The body is at Nalley Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Among survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Trudy Yoakum, Houston, Loraine Hallford and Oleta May Hallford, Big Spring; seven sons, Archie Harper, Hitchcock, Fred Harper, Christman, Cecil Harper, London, Leonard Stevens, Mary, Utah, William and J.C. Hallford, Big Spring and John Harper, Blessing.
She also leaves two stepdaughters, Mr. W. Castleman, Menard, and Mrs. Dorothy Greenway, Clifton, AZ; two stepsons, Hoyt Hallford, Big Spring and Troy Hallford, CA; four brothers, George Mack, Dime Box, Aubrey and William Mack, Llano, Sericy Mack. Houston; two sisters, Ever Mack, Dallas and Mrs. Mary Wilson, Dale.
In addition, 11 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren and on great grandchild survive.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her stepson Hoyt Hicks Hallford in this compilation.
Addie Hallford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com is listed at Chriesman Cemetery, Chriesman, Burleson Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born in Lee Co., TX, on 20 Nov 1884, daughter of John Mack and Georgia Tommy.
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ADDIE MAE ALFORD COYNER
Grandmother of Robert Perry Coyner Jr., AAFA #0183
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Saturday, 3 December 1927
Mrs. Addie May Coyner, wife of H.W. Coyner, died at her home in Austin Friday morning .The body will arrive in Marshall Sunday morning at 8?45 and will be taken to the Alford home, corner of North Columbus and East Rusk street,, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Mrs. Coyner was born in Marshall 44 years ago and was the daughter of the late Joe Alford and Mrs. Addie Alford. She grew to womanhood in Marshall and was .a graduate of the Old Masonic Institute.
She was married to H.W. Coyner on June 2, 1905 and continued to live in Marshall until a few years ago when she moved to Austin where she has made her home since.
Mrs. Coyner is survived by her husband and three children, Mary and Eugenia and Perry Coyner, also her mother, Mrs. Addie Alford, and three brothers, Jo Alford, Chicago, Ill.; Charlie Alford, Washington, D.C.; Frank Alford, Shreveport: and four sisters, Mrs. Albert Heckle, Cartersville, Ill.; Mrs. Frank Jones, New Bedford, Mass.; Miss Eugenia Alford, Dallas; and Miss Anna Alford, Denton, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at the home, conducted by the Rev. W.I. Carroll, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and concluded at the grave.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Josiah Perry Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; siblings Anna Elizabeth Alford, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford; and half-sister Kate Alford Powell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and half-sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Addie Mae 1883 TX1, Josiah Perry 1843 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ADI FRANCES BEANE ALFORD
PASADENA CITIZEN
Pasadena, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 23 November 2009
Frances Beane Alford passed away November 5, 2009 at the age of 89. Frances was born July 10, 1920 in Rock Island, Colorado County, Texas to Raleigh and Nida (Buffington) Beane.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Alford and by two sisters, Evelyn Durham of Pasadena, Tx and Lois Alexander of San Antonio, Tx.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius Alford; her son, Stanley Alford; by three brothers, R.E. Beane, Daniel Beane, and Reynolds Beane; and by her sister Betty Ruth Beane Mooney.
Mrs. Alford lived in Pasadena, Tx most of her adult life. She was a member of Golden Acres Methodist Church. Frances was a loving mother to Joyce and Stanley. She faced many hardships in her life and was an example of grace and courage to those who knew her. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She enjoyed sewing and researching family history. She had a delightful sense of humor and a kind, gentle sprit. Frances will be remembered with love and fondness. Somewhere in heaven she is dancing. The family gathered for a small private service to honor her and celebrate her life.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Stanley Gene Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: Her birth certificate lists her as Adi Francis Beane, born in Garwood, Colorado Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Julius Whitford 1916 TX1, Cory Whitford 1890 MS2, Julius Caesar 1847 MS3, Julius Caesar 1808 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ADMIRAL ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ November 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Mr. Admiral Alford departed this life November 11, 1996.
Survivors: one son, two daughters, a granddaughter that he raised as his own. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, eleven great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wake Friday 7-9 PM Ross Mortuary Inc. Funeral service 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 16, 1996 Summerville Church of God. Interment. Sweet Home Cemetery, Summerville, Texas. Ross Mortuary, Inc. 3618 Lyons Ave. 713-223-8071.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Admiral Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Dec 1900. His last residence is listed as Houston, Harris Co., TX.
The 1920 census of Burleson Co., TX, shows an Admiral Alford, b. 1901, with wife Emma. Also in the county was a family headed by Nite and Edna Alford, possibly Admiral’s parents. These were African-American families.
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ADRIAN GARRETT ALFORD
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, TX—Friday, 12 December 2008
Services for Adrian Alford, 80, of Palestine will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Bailey and Foster Chapel with Bill Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow in Starr Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [December 10] at Cartmell Home.
He was born Jan. 31, 1928 in Anderson County to George and Lottie Rogers Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of the Swanson Hill United Methodist Church. He worked as a machinist for the railroad and was a retired maintenance supervisor from Calhoun Packing.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Janice Alford, in 2001.
He is survived by his daughter, Carla Cubstead and husband Mike of Palestine; sons, Allen Alford and Robin of Blue Ridge, and Darrell Alford and wife Vicki of Palestine; sisters, Anita Wylie of Palestine and Eurita Rieger of Sweetwater; brother, Virgil Alford of Slocum; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tom Calhoun, Jeff Hutton, Gary Todd, James B. Strube, Cody Alford and Craig Alford....
Photos from Starr Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Connie Dancer
Photos posted 17 March 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Adrian Garrett Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ila Janice Clark Alford; his father, George Alfred Alford; and his brother Virgil A. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Adrian Garrett 1928 TX1, George Alfred 1900 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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AGGIE ORLEAN ALFORD SWANN
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 31 October 1955
COLORADO CITY, Oct. 31—Mrs. Aggie O. Swann, 86, resident of Colorado City since 1903, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday after a long illness at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Eldon Grissom, 1412 Oak St.
A member of the Church of Christ, she was born July 10, 1869. Her husband died in 1922.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Northside Church of Christ in Colorado City. The minister, Bill Gresham, will officiate. Burial in Loraine Cemetery beside the grave of Mr. Swann will be directed by Kiker and Son Funeral Home.
Survivors include five sons, John and Roy of Abilene, Claude of Maryneal, Ray of Coahoma and Carey of Colorado City; a daughter, Mrs. Charlie Jarnigan of Colorado City; and 23 grandchildren.
Photo from Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beth
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother, William O. Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Aggie Orlean 1869 TX1, Francis A. 1829 MS2, Halcut 1789 GA3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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AGNES ALLENE ALFORD ADAMS
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—4 October 1917
CANADIAN [Hemphill Co.]—Agnes Allene Alford Adams, 95, of Canadian died Friday, March 29, 2013.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Danny Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian.
Agnes Allene Alford Adams was born Oct. 4, 1917, to Millicent Allene Allen and Charles Mason Alford. After her mother died in 1918, her father married Millie’s sister Vivian. Agnes attended Canadian schools, lettered in basketball and graduated at age 16 in 1934. She was valedictorian of her class and was very first recipient of the Liske Cup. She then attended West Texas State Teachers College from 1934 to 1938, graduating with a degree in home economics. She married Walter Wilson Adams of Wheeler on Jan. 1, 1939, in the family home in Canadian.
The young couple made their early way as Walter drove trucks and worked on the railroad bridge gang. Two children later, at the time of World War II, Walter was brought into the Navy in 1943. He trained recruits at Simpson Naval Training Center, where Agnes and their kids joined him. They both enjoyed dancing, and were able to take a much delayed honeymoon to Niagara Falls with Charles and Linda. Agnes began teaching fifth grade in 1959, in Canadian, and retired after 22 years. She had a genuine love for teaching and for her students. In honor of her retirement, the Agnes Adams Outdoor Learning Center was established by fellow teacher, John McGarr.
During school vacations, Agnes and Walter took numerous trips to visit many friends and relatives. Agnes was active in First United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, Retired Teachers Association, a founding board member for the River Valley Pioneer Museum and a founding member of Women’s Financial Group Investment Club. She was the “mom” for “her girls” in the Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority in Canadian. She was a cancer survivor, and she helped organize the annual bike-a-thon for American Cancer Society as well as offering support and transportation to treatments and lending equipment for local cancer patients. She was named Canadian Woman of the Year in 1985. In her retirement, Agnes continued to travel, especially to visit children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Agnes enjoyed reading and watching the Dallas Cowboys well into her 90’s. She loved playing dominoes, usually to win, with her family and friends and working crossword puzzles. She also loved crocheting afghans and beaded socks for her great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, on Nov. 8, 1976, and by a son, Charles Wynn Adams, on Jan. 1, 2010.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Fox and Denise Adams, both of Fort Worth, and Diane Norris and husband Jerel of Canadian; her son, Dr. Wade Adams and wife Mert of Houston; a daughter-in-law, Katrina Chang Adams of Wash. D.C.; 13 grandchildren, Dr. Carla McKelvey and husband Mark of Coos Bay, Ore., Laurie Comstock and husband Jamie of Abilene, Jeff Adams and wife Andrea of Portland, Ore., Bryan Adams and wife April, Julie Adams and husband Richard Smith and Keri Adams and husband Matthew Stitzlein, all of Nashville, Tenn., Jimmy Fox and wife Christa of Burlington, Vt., John Fox and wife Mary of Nyack, N.Y., Dennis Fox and wife Beth of Tappan, N.Y., Suzie Fox of Palisades, N.Y., Lisa McEntire and husband Keith of Krum, Laura Walser and husband John and Jered Norris and wife Lindsay,
all of Canadian; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.The family suggests memorials be to Agnes Adams Scholarship Fund, in care of Happy State Bank, P.O. Box 97, Canadian, TX 79014.
Photo from Edith Ford Memorial Cemeteries, Canadian, Hemphill Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edith Guynes Stanley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Charles Mason Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey.
Her lineage: Agnes Allene 1917 ?? 1, Charles Mason 1897 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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AGNES BOLSON ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 16 May 2001
Agnes Alford, 75, of Port Arthur [Jefferson Co.] died May 12, 2001, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Port Arthur with burial at Johnson Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home in Port Arthur....
A native of Simmesport, La., she lived in Port Arthur 50 years and was retired from Port Arthur Community Home.
Survivors include her son, Earl Bolson of Port Arthur; sister, Pearl Riley of Simmesport; and six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Sept 1925.
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AGNES JUNE SMITH ALFORD
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—15 February 2001
Agnes J. Alford, 83
Agnes Alford of Coleman died Monday, February 12, 2001, at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p. m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Long officiating, assisted by Rev. John Stanislaw. Burial will follow at Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral Home from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday.
She was born in 1917 in Rising Star, grew up and attended school at Loss Creek and married W.A. “Bill” Alford in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1981.
She had lived in Coleman for the past 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: three grandchildren, Michael Alford, Kenneth Alford and Deanna McNally; three sisters, Thelma Sheffield, Bea Byerly and Jane Bennett; one brother, Aubrey Smith; six great-grandchildren; a special niece, Mary Terry.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s favority charity.
Photo from Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ralph Terry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Apr 1917, last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brother-in-law Truett Milton Alford; and her sister-in-law Leona Roberta Morris Alford in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her as Agnes June Smith Alford.
SSDI records show that Willy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 July 1908 and died _____ July 1981, last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX. TX Deaths show his death date as 28 July 1981.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her husband’s lineage: Willy A. 1908 TX1, William Lovell 1865 MO2, Gabriel 1831 KY3, Jesse 1793 KY4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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AGNES LEONA BENNETT ALFORD
Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059, and Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 26 August 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
ATLANTA [Cass Co.], Texas—Agnes Alford, 80, of Atlanta died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Atlanta.
Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 19, 1919, in Nimrod, Ark. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Burnett Alford, and one grandson, Karl Alford.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Alford of Atlanta; two daughters, Addie Surginer of Weatherford, Texas, and Carlotta Mayfield of Atlanta; one brother, James Kenneth Bennett of Weatherford; four sisters, Imogene Edmiston and Mary Elizabeth Peveler of Weatherford, Shirley Reed of Winthrop, Ark., and [sister-in-law] Floria Swinney of Longview, Texas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Westside Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Laws Chapel Cemetery, Cass County, Texas, under direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Photo from Laws Chapel Cemetery, Atlanta, Cass Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Moore
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Agnes L. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Anderson Alford; and her sister-in-law Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey in this compilation.
TX Deaths: Agnes Leona Alford died 25 Aug 1999 in Cass Co., TX.
Her husband, Carlton Burnett Alford, was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adline Barentine.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Carlton Burnett 1919 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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AGNES LUCILLE HALL ALFORD HAVENS
JASPER NEWSBOY
Jasper, Jasper Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 November 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
[A very similar article appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise on 12 November 1999.]
Agnes Lucille Havens, 85 of Evadale [Jasper Co.] died Nov. 11 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. A funeral was held Nov. 13 at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at Vickers Cemetery in Milam. A native of Nacogdoches County and a former resident of Hemphill, she lived in Evadale eight years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, C.E. “Ed” Havens of Evadale; sons, Maurice “Pete” Alford of Houston and A.J. Alford, Jr. of Deweyville; stepson, John Edwin Havens of Evadale; daughter, Esther Blanchard of Jasper; stepdaughters, Mary Nell Gillentine and Nina Bertran, both of Evadale; brother, C.A. Hall of Beaumont; sister, Wenell Hill of Beaumont; 11 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes L. Havens (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 March 1914 but, apparently incorrectly, that she died 15 Nov 1999.
See the obituary of her first husband, Abner Jefferson Alford, Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
TX Marriages: Charles E. Havens married Agnes L. Hall on 14 May 1983 in Sabine Co., TX.
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ALBA BERTIE ALFORD
Great-Uncle of Janice Smith, AAFA #0115
Photo from Cathleen Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439 – used with permission
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—Thursday, 19 February 1970
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
Alba B. Alford, a resident of the Halbert Community, died February 17 in the Memorial Hospital. He was a retired rancher and farmer and a member of the First Christian Church of Center.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford were conducted at 2 p.m. February 18 in Bartle Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial was in the Rather Cemetery.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Cora Jane [Swanzey] Alford of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Homer Adams of Houston; a son, Royce Alford of Shelbyville; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Swanzy and Mrs. Hartzel Beck of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were John R. Alford, Tom Swanzy, J.P. Lout, Earl Dinkins, Jack Cannon and Joyce Warren.
Photo from Rather Cemetery, Hurstown, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Chelette Strong
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alba Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Oct 1890 and died _____ Feb 1970, last residence Shelbyville, Shelby Co., TX. His death certificate and gravestone both say he died 12 Oct 1889.
See the obituaries of his son Alba Royce Alford Sr.; sister Zula Land Alford Doggett; and his sister-in-law Lee Ella Swanzy Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate which provides his middle name, says he was age 80, and his parents are identified as Baldy Alford and Mary Land.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Alba Bertie 1889 TX1, Baldy A. 1852 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ALBA ROYCE ALFORD, JR.
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 20 February 2014
Services for Alba Royce Alford Jr. 66, of Tyler will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ray Davis and the Rev. Gary McDonald officiating.
Burial will follow in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Alba Royce Alford Jr. passed away Feb. 18, 2014, under the care of The Hospice of East Texas.
He was born Nov. 13, 1947, in Kilgore to Alba Royce Sr. and Lorene Thrasher Alford.
Royce attended The University of Texas where he graduated with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree with honors. In Tyler, he worked for Howe-Baker, PetroFac and most recently KP Engineering in Tyler.
Royce was a Christian who loved and trusted his Lord. He was an endearing husband, a proud father, adoring grandfather, a dependable, loving big brother and a trusted, giving friend. He was a man of great integrity and character. Royce had a superior work ethic. He lived out Micah 6:8, “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Royce was genuine and lived his faith. He shared that faith with his family and friends. His life was a testimony for Christ and our lives are richer because we knew him. He was a quiet and gentle man and we loved him greatly.
Royce was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving family including his college sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Patricia Lightsey Alford; daughters, Amanda Murphy and husband Matt, of Wylie and Allison Cunningham and husband Jason, of Warner Robins, Ga.; grandchildren, Cole and Sadie Murphy, Adiah and Ava Cunningham; mother-in-law, Dana Lightsey, of Center; sister, Holli Hagler and husband Gary, of Keithville, La.; brothers, Rick Alford and wife Millie, of Houston, Steve Alford and wife Sheila, of Henderson, and Mitch Alford, of Tyler; brother-in-law, Mike Lightsey and wife Mary Ann, of Crockett; and many loving nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.
Pallbearers will be Pete Ministrelli, Neal Autin, Brandon Steele, Bill Heimbaugh, Ken Fischer and Kent Bradley.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Carpenter Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church Whitehouse, employees of KP Engineering, Danny Wyatt, Jerry McFadden and Mike Allen.
Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society , 1301 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, 75701; or First Baptist Church Whitehouse, Building Fund, 801 E. Main St., Whitehouse, 75791.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Alba Royce Alford Sr. and Lorene Thrasher Alford; and brother Joe Mitchell “Mitch” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Alba Royce 1947 TX1, Alba Royce 1918 TX2, Alba Bertie 1890 TX3, Baldy A. 1852 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ALBA ROYCE ALFORD, SR.
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 29 September 1984
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
HENDERSON—Graveside services for Royce Alford, 66, of Henderson will be at 10 a.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Park in Henderson under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home....
Mr. Alford died Thursday night [September 27] at a Henderson hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 25, 1918, in Shelby County, he lived 12 years in Henderson. He was a retired timber buyer, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson where he was a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene Alford; sons, Royce Alford, Jr., of Whitehouse; Rick Alford of St Louis, Mo., Mitch and Steve Alford, both of Henderson; daughter, Mrs. Holli Hagler of Marshall; sister, Mrs. Era Mae Biggers of Houston; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from New Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lorene Thrasher Alford; sons Alba Royce Alford Jr. and Joe Mitchell “Mitch” Alford; and his father, Alba Bertie Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Alba Royce 1918 TX1, Alba Bertie 1890 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ALBERT LINCOLN ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 5 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
GRANBURY [Hood Co.]—Albert L. Alford, 68, an accountant, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at an Irving [Dallas Co.] hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Albert L. Alford was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Seminole, Okla. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and Haltom City Masonic Lodge No. 1331. Mr. Alford served in the Air Force at Carswell AFB.
Survivors: Wife, Georgia Alford of Granbury; stepson, Gordon Fox of White Settlement; daughters, Vickie McGuffin of Haltom City, Laurie Alford of Dallas and Cynthia Yarbrough of Burleson; stepdaughters, Shannon Blossom of Colorado and Rhonda Fields and Lissa Sprinkle, both of Haltom City; sister, Anita Chisolm of Moore, Okla.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville [Tarrant Co.], 281-8751.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Albert L. Alford (SS# issued in OK).
Albert Lincoln Alford, his father Boyd Alford, and his grandfather Casper Alford appear on numerous Indian Census Rolls, 1885–1940 (Ancestry)./
From TX Births: Albert Lincoln Alford and Clara Lee Browning had the 3 daughters named in the obituary in Tarrant Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Albert L. Alford, age 53, married Wynona R. Baker, age 52, on 24 April 1982 in Tarrant Co., TX.
From TX Divorces: Albert L. Alford, age 55, and Wynona R. Alford, age 55, were divorced on 17 Nov 1984.
From TX Marriages: Albert L. Alford, age 57, married Georgia Shepherd, age 52, on 16 Dec 1986 in Tarrant Co., TX.
From TX Deaths: Albert Alford died 3 June 1997 in Dallas Co., TX.
His lineage: Albert Lincoln 1929 OK1, Boyd W. 1904 OK2, Casper 1876 OK3.
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ALBERT NELSON ALFORD
WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., TX—10 February 1921
Capt A.N. Alford, for more than forty years a citizens of Wills Point, fell into that dreamless sleep on Wednesday evening, February 2, at his home in Wills Point He had been an invalid for several years, unable to leave his home except on rare occasions, but even until a few days before his death insisted on being assisted about the house. The same dauntless courage that had actuated him on the field of battle, which men were falling on every side, remained with him to the end, but the decrepitude of old age and lessening physical vitality were unequal to further combat with the last enemy of the human race and as the shadows of the evening were lengthening the finger of the Grim Destroyer touched his feeble and emaciated body and his noble heart ceased to beat.
Capt. A.N. Alford was born at Crockett, in Houston county, Texas, on September 6, 1841. The war coming on between the states, he enlisted at Palestine on April 1, 1861, in Co. A, 1st Texas Cavalry, commanded by Col. John S. Ford. He was dispatched to New Mexico and Arizona, where they served until July, 1862. The command was ordered back to San Antonio and participated in the recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863, and captured Sabine Pass the following February. We hear of this command next at the battle of Plaquemine, in Louisiana, and the capture of Brashier City. Capt Alford’s command was next ordered to the Rio Grande, but he remained in Louisiana under General Tom Green and participated in the battles of Lillow Bayou, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, etc. Capt Alford received a dangerous wound above the left eye in the battle of Galveston, and was shot in the right shoulder in the battle of Mansfield.
He and his family resided in Wills Point since 1878, when they moved here from a farm in Ellis county. After coming here, Capt. Alford entered the hardware and furniture business, which he conducted for 25 years, at the same time owning and managing a large farm four miles north of town.
Funeral services were delayed until Saturday afternoon to allow his son, Walter Alford, to come from a distant part of the country to pay the last respects to his departed sire. These were held in the Christian church, which was well-filled by long time neighbors and friends of the deceased. Confederate veterans did not attend in a body, but the presence of many of these was detected by their halting steps and silvery hair.
Photo from White Rose Cemetery, Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, L G Shinn
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Frederick Fergus Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Thalbert Nelson Alford in District of Columbia Obituaries; and his son Walter Hulbert Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries.
He was the son of General George G. Alford, Quartermaster General for Sam Houston. General Alford is part of a painting, showing the Mexican surrender, in the rotunda of the Texas state house. See two articles in AAFA ACTION: “George G. Alford, 1793–1847,” September 1991, p. 67; and “George Alford of Texas,” March 1991, pp. 43–44.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13. It includes a short biography of Albert Nelson Alford.
His lineage: Albert Nelson 1841 TX1, George G. 1793 NY2, George 1764 CT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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ALBERT S. ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 31 January 1907
LEANDER, Texas, January 30—Dr. A.S. Alford, a retired physician and ex-Confederate soldier, died few days ago at his home in Leander [Williamson Co.], Texas, aged nearly 63 years. He was sick for a long while.
Dr. Alford was a native of Mississippi.
Two sons are left to mourn his death, besides a number of relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at Bagdad cemetery, west of town, Rev. G.W. Stewart conducting the services. A large crowd attended
Photos from Bagdad Cemetery, Leander, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Cynthia Anna Hearne Pate Alford; and son Albert Sidney Alford in this compilation.
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ALBERT SIDNEY ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 September 1966
Albert S. Alford, 78, of Austin, Texas, died at 7:55 a.m. Monday [September 26] in Austin.
Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park, Rev. Guy E. Perdue officiated.
Survivors: one sister-in-law, Mrs. R.A. Alford of 3601 Parkwood, Waco; two nieces, Mrs. Mildred McKinnis and Miss Emma Lee Alford, both of 3601 Parkwood.
Photo from Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RobG
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert S. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Nov 1887 and died 15 Sept 1966 [different than gravestone, death certificate, and obituary], last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Albert S. Alford and Cynthia Anna Hearne Pate Alford, in this compilation.
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ALBERTHA HILL ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 18 February 2016
1920–2016
Albertha Hill Alford, 95, of Beaumont, TX, departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 411 S. Broadway, China, TX, on Saturday, February 20, 2016….. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.
Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her grandchildren, Tommy Stelly (Etta), Ernest Stelly (Billie), Stephen Stelly, Troy Stelly, Karl Stelly, Sheila Scott, and Patti Regino (Michael); 16 great grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
In 1930, she is probably Albertha Hill, black, age 10 born LA, listed with her parents, Charlie and Fannie Hill, and 4 siblings in Jefferson Co., TX.
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ALDA E. HALLFORD McCARTY
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 18 November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
MINERAL WELLS [Palo Pinto Co.]—Alda E. McCarty, 94, a dietitian, died Friday [Nov 17] at a Mineral Wells hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at White’s Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial: 2:30 p.m. in Newburg Cemetery in Comanche.
Alda E. McCarty was born April 29, 1901, in Mills County. Mrs. McCarty was a member of First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, where she taught Sunday school for 22 years. She was also active in WMU. She was selected Outstanding Senior Citizen of Palo Pinto County in 1980 and in her early years was active in 4-H and Extension Club in the county and was a past president of the Quilting Club.
Survivors: Daughter, Bobby Ray and husband, Marshall of Mineral Wells; brother, Arla E. Hallford of Mangum, Okla.; grandchildren, Marshall Ray Jr. and wife, Charlotte Ray of Fort Worth and Lou Alda Cardwell and husband, Phillip Cardwell of Aledo; three great-grandchildren; four nieces; and 11 grandnieces and grandnephews. White’s Funeral Home Mineral Wells, (817) 325-3311.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Alda E. McCarty (SS# issued in TX).
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ALICE BEA ALFORD NAIL DELONEY
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Jacklyn Allen – used with permission
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Friday, 23 August 2013
Funeral for Alice Deloney, 90, of Jefferson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at Garrison Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Deloney died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in Longview.
She was born Nov. 13, 1922, in Shelby County. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 24. Garrison Funeral Home
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Emmie Christera Alford Holloway, James Leo Alford, John Gilford Alford, and Lenora “Tiny” Alford Hughes in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Betty Jean Alford Adams in Indiana Obituaries
From her Find A Grave memorial and Ancestry family trees: Alice Bea Alford married her first husband, Noble Orville Nail (1919–1969), on 1 June 1940. They had one daughter, Vivian Marie Nail Ashley (1941–2004). She married her second husband, Richard Edward Deloney (1917–1993), on 1 Jan 1972.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Alice Bea TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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ALICE BOLTON ALFORD
Photo from lynardfontenot’s Lynard Fontenot family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 5 October 1972
Sympathy for the family of Mrs. Alice Alford who died Sunday [sic: October 1, but her death certificate says 25 Sept 1972] and was buried Tuesday in Hardin Chapel Cemetery. She had two sons, Frank Alford of Moss Hill, Willie Alford of Hardin and Mrs. Jewel Webb of Liberty. She had four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a former Hardin resident.
Photo from Hardin Chapel Cemetery, Hardin, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Aug 1883 and died _____ Sept 1972, last residence Liberty, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Willie Frank Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Alice B. Alford died 25 Sept 1972 in Liberty Co., TX, a widow. She was born 18 Aug 1883 in Many, Sabine Parish, LA, daughter of John T. Bolton and Martha Jane Small. The informant was Jewel Webb.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: William Tunley 1886 TX1, John Powell 1859 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ALICE DELANY ALFORD KYLE
Great-Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Oliver Augustus Kyle and Alice Delany Alford
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—_____ April 1954
Funeral Services for Mr. O.A. Kyle were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Forest Grove Church when Rev. H.E. Crone of Mesquite, a former pastor of the Rockdale and Forest Grove Churches, officiated. Burial was made in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Kyle had been in Richards Hospital through the week in a critical condition and passed away at noon Thursday [April 15]. The body rested at Phillips and Luckey funeral home until the service Saturday.
A member of an old Milam county family, Alice Alford Kyle was born on August 11, 1885, near Rockdale and had lived her life in the vicinity of Forest Grove. She was baptized in the Forest Grove Christian Church in 1903, and four years later on January 9, 1907, in this same church she became the wife of O.A. Kyle.
It was fitting that the vast throng of friends and relatives gathered to pay final tribute to her in the church where she had shared so much of her life with them.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Kyle had lived at Dime Box in recent years, they have continued through that time to keep in contact with the life of Forest Grove and have been considered by citizens of the community as part of such. Both church and community through her death have lost a most faithful member, and a valued friend.
In her home there was always a wholesome welcome given to those who entered there and it was also a favorite place for the young people to go as Mrs. Kyle was understanding and in sympathy with youth. Her kindness and unselfishness in her dealings with others will be held in loved remembrance by all who knew her.
The husband, O.A. Kyle and following six children survive: Mrs. H.O. Watson of Forest Grove, W.H. Kyle, Brenham, T.J. Kyle, Forest Grove, James O. Kyle, Orange, Harry B. Kyle, Welsh, La., Henry E. Kyle, El Campo; also three brothers, T.E. and E.J. Alford of Rockdale and A.A. Alford of Hearne, 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
In another article, source unknown:
ROCKDALE—Services for Mrs. Ollie A. Kyle were held Saturday afternoon at the Forest Grove Church south of Rockdale by Rev. H.E. Crone of Mesquite. Burial was at Forest Grove.
Mrs. Kyle died in a Rockdale hospital.
She was a native of Milam County. For some years the family had resided at Dime Box.
Surviving are the husband, O.A. Kyle; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Watson of Rockdale; sons T.J. Kyle, Rockdale; Willie Hurse Kyle, Brenham; James O. of Orange, Harry B., of Welch, Louisiana, Henry E. Kyle of El Campo; brothers, Tom and Emory Alford, Rockdale, Aaron Alford, Hearne.
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; and Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Ida Louvinia Alford Keen, and Thomas Ewin Alford in this compilation.
Alice’s husband was Oliver Augustus Kyle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Alice Delany 1885 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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ALICE FAYE ALFORD BLACKMON
Sister of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
Rockdale, TX—_____ October 2014
Alice Faye Blackmon, 77, of Rye, Texas, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2014 in Humble, Texas. Services will be at 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Forest Grove Christian Church in Forest Grove, Texas with Pastor Lance Walch officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, Texas.
Alice was born November 2, 1936 in Rockdale, Texas to Clarence E. and Alice (Nickels) Alford. She attended Missouri City High School. She married George Windell on September 18, 1953 and they were married for 27 years. Alice enjoyed playing softball and pitching. She never forgot a face, a birthday or a good story. She loved watching hummingbirds, squirrels, blue jays and redbirds. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wayne Alford; and grandsons Chris Michael Lynchard and Justin Keith Johnson.
Alice is survived by her children, Jacqueline Barrilleaux and life partner Betty Trumble, Steve Blackmon and wife Lisa, Lavenia Kline and husband William, Kenneth Blackmon and wife Pamela, Keith Blackmon, and Gena Blackmon; sisters, Twila Gibson, Rita Oliver and husband Roy, and Rose Shelton and husband Steve; brothers, George Alford and wife Donna and Curtis Alford and wife Linda; 29 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Michael Burella, David Burella, Todd Blackmon, Jeremy Blackmon, Shawn Blackmon, Brian Blackmon, Kenneth Blackmon Jr., Jason Blackom, Josh Valasquez, and Dusten Bosley.
Honorary Pallbearers are William Kline, Steve Blackmon, Kenneth Blackmon, Keith Blackmon, Dennis Hebert, and James Gibson.
Cemetery Details
Forest Grove Cemetery
8902 South Highway 77
Rockdale, TX, 76567
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Clarence Ewin Alford and Carrie Alice Nickels Alford; and brother Clarence Wayne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Alice Faye 1936 TX1, Clarence Ewin 1912 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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ALICE FRANCES “FRANK” ALFORD ALEXANDER
Sister of Joel Max Alford, AAFA # 0876
Mexia, Limestone Co., TX—_____ May 2008
Funeral services for Alice Frances Alexander, 90, of Mexia will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Blair-Stubbs Chapel. Rev. Marcus Sheffield and Rev. Wes Willie will officiate with interment to follow in the Mexia Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alexander was born September 14, 1917 in Bowden, Georgia to Alonza Juhan Alford and Fannie Edell (Barnes) Alford and passed away May 19, 2008 in Mexia. She retired from the Mexia State School Sewing Department. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David Odell Alexander; a son, David O. Alexander, Jr.; two brothers and one sister.
She is survived by daughters Patsy Ann Copeland, Sandra Ingram and Freda (Cookie) Gremminger and husband, Tim all of Mexia; ten grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; brothers Jesse B. Alford and wife, Billie Sue of Temple and Joel Max Alford and wife, Joann of Belton; and sister-in-law, Pauline Alford.
Pallbearers will be Bryon Copeland, Brian Ingram, Alan Ingram, Carl Young, Mike Lane, Mike Whittington. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephen Young, Spencer Wright, Kody Ingram, Kreig Ingram, Garrett Whittington and Clayton Whittington.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances A. Alexander (SS# issued in GA), last residence Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers Alonza Juhan “Jay” Alford, with photo; and Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
Her lineage: Alice Frances 1917 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1892 GA2, Clarence Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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ALICE LAVADA ALFORD CULPEPPER SANDERS
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Tuesday, 31 October 2006
Funeral services for Alice Alford Culpepper Sanders, 94, of Mesquite [Dallas Co.], formerly of Sulphur Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Troy Suggs Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas....
Interment was held at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.
She died Friday, Oct. 27, in Willow Bend Care Center in Mesquite.
She was born in Pickton [Hopkins Co.] on June 28, 1912, to the Rev. A.J. and Effie Alford.
Survivors include one son, Ray Culpepper of Dallas; one sister, Gretchen “Dutch” Gunn Arnold of Sulphur Springs; one brother, Gordon Alford of Garland; three grandchildren, Dr. Guy Culpepper, Chrystal McAlister and Cheryl Ingalsbe; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Alice L. Sanders (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford; and siblings Bonnie Frances Alford Wright, Daisy Dell Alford Brown Warrick McCraw, Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Alford Gunn Arnold, and Levi Gordon Alford in this compilation.
From Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666: Alice married (1) Raymond Culpepper (divorced); (2) Harvy Sanders (died); (3) Ector Ziegler (divorced and resumed name Sanders). Peggy also provided Alice’s middle name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Alice Lavada 1912 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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ALICE MAY ALFORD KOEPPE
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 3 June 1993
HUGHES SPRINGS—Services for Alice Koeppe, 82, of Lubbock will be 4:30 p.m. today at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs with the Rev. Ron Dyess officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs. She died May 29 in a Lubbock hospital.
Mrs. Koeppe was born March 30, 1911, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She attended the Methodist Church in Hughes Springs. She also was a life member of the PTS and Garden Club in Lubbock.
Survivors include son, Wayne of Downey, Calif.; daughters, Mary J. Moore of Lubbock and Alice Joy Engler of Long Beach, Calif.; brothers, Tom Alford of Merced, Calif, Clarence Alford of Seaside, Calif., and Robert Alford of Camp Hill, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Hughes Springs, Cass Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1993) dates of Alice Koeppe (SS# issued in CA), last residence Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her brother Robert Lee Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of her brother Thomas James Alford in California Obituaries.
From South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856–1917: Alice Alford was born 30 March 1911 in Minnehaha Co., SD, daughter of Thomas Alford and Bertha Kuehn.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford b. 1769 MD.
Her lineage: Alice May 1911 SD1, Thomas Roland 1883 MD2, Daniel 1844 MD3, Daniel 1799 MD4, Charles 1769 MD5.
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ALICE ROGERS BRADFORD ALVORD
[Although it appears that she died in Missouri, we are also including her obituary here because she lived most of her life in Texas and is buried there.]
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—21 June 1908
FUNERAL OF MRS. A.B. ALVORD
GREENVILLE, Tex., June 20—The remains of Mrs. Alice Bradford Alvord, wife of E.M. Alvord, general superintendent of the Katy lines, arrived this morning from Excelsior Springs [Clay Co.], Mo., and were buried in the East Mount cemetery in this city this afternoon. The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A Mattox, the latter being a sister to the deceased. Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Bradford of Bonham, parents of the deceased, were here to attend the funeral and burial.
The funeral party arrived from Excelsior Springs in Superintendent Alvord’s private car. Superintendent T.S. McDowell and wife arrived this afternoon from Dallas in Mr. McDowell’s special car to attend the funeral.
Photo from East Mount Cemetery, Greenville, Hunt Co., TXwww.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor HuntCoTx
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Everett Morton Alvord, in District of Columbia Obituaries.
Ancestry family trees provide her middle name and identify her parents as Nathaniel Comstock Bradford and Frances Caroline Rogers.
From TX Marriages: Alice R. Bradford married E.M. Alvord on 1 Nov 1893 in Hunt Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Everett Morton 1859 IL1, Ozro 1830 NY2, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT3, Woolcott 1773 MA4, John 1739 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ALICE ZORA ANN ALFRED METTLEN
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—22 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
WELLS [Cherokee Co.]—Services for Alice Ann Mettlen, 64, of Wells, were held on Saturday at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, Lufkin. Burial was in Shooks Bluff Cemetery.
Mrs. Mettlen died on March 20 in an Alto nursing home.
She was born October 6, 1937, in Bon Weir [Newton Co.], and lived in the Wells area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a nurse’s aide at Wells Nursing Home. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Her husband, Will Mettlen, Wells, daughters, Hazel Wallace of Pollok, Judy Soignet of San Augustine, Evelyn Spencer of Lufkin, Barbara Luther of Vidor, Amy Hammons and Katherine Mettlen, both of Wells, sons Larry Mettlen and Kenneth Mettlen, both of Wells, [step]mother, Cecelia Alfred of Diboll, sisters, Helen Dovie Batman of Ozone, AR, Bessie Wayne Walker of Conroe, and Dorothy Louise Lyman of Salem, OR, brothers, James Edward Alfred, Samuel David Alfred, and Adrian Willis Alfred, all of Lufkin, Walter Titus Alfred of Diboll, Harley Mason Alfred of Corrigan, and Jesse Eugene Alfred of Conroe, 22 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann A. Mettlen (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of her father, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr.; brother James Edward Alfred; stepmother Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and her half-brother Samuel David “Al” Alfred in this compilation.
From TX Births: Alice Zora Ann Alfred was born 6 Oct 1937 in Panola Co., TX, to Jessie Alfred and Hazel Ham.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her ALFRED lineage: Alice Zora Ann 1937 TX1, Jessie Ward 1915 TX2, Leroy Scott 1859 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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ALINE ALICE ALFORD ROBINSON GATTIS
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Aline Alford Robinson Gattis, age 76, of Forest Grove Community, died Monday, February 26, 1995, in a local nursing home in Austin, Texas. She was born November 16, 1919, in Milam County, Texas, to the late Elmer and Inez (Luckey) Alford.
She was married to Walter Gattis and was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church in Forest Grove, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Alford.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Gattis of Forest Grove; sons John S. Robinson of Oak Hill and Christopher Robinson of Duncanville; brother M.J. Alford of Rockdale; sisters Mary Holman and Ruth Etherington both of Austin; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in the Forest Grove Christian Church in Forest Grove. Burial will be in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Reverend Keith Gibbons of the Forest Grove Christian Church will officiate. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge of arrangements 512-446-5454.
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aline Gattis (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 Nov 1919, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Mary Louise Alford Holman, Moses Justice Alford, and Ruth Gertrude Alford Etherington; and her grandfather Moses Thomas Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Aline Alice Gattis died 26 Feb 1996 in Travis Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Aline Alice 1919 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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ALLEN ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Katherine Miller, AAFA #0409
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Saturday, 10 October 1925
ALLEN ALFORD DIES HERE AT AGE OF 72
Funeral services of Allen Alford. 72, who died Friday noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Boone, 2111 Parrott avenue, will be held at the residence of Mrs. Boone this morning at 10 o’clock.
Rev. W.W. Melton, pastor of the Seventh and James Baptist church will be in charge. Burial will be at Park Lawn cemetery.
Mr. Alford came to Waco from Hubbard [Hill Co.] 13 years ago.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Ellen Nora Harp Alford; their daughter Mary Ellen Alford Hamm Boone; and his grandchildren Columbus Pebbie Alford and Mayme Elizabeth Alford Motley in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Allen Alford was born 20 Aug 1853 in GA and died 9 Oct 1925 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. He was widowed. Names of his parents were not known.
Park Lawn Cemetery has been incorporated into Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, where Allen and Ellen are buried, but in April 2016, a Find A Grave photographer reported that they have no grave markers.
From Ancestry family trees: Allen Alford married (1) Harriett Margaret Denton (1859–1888) in 1873 in Bartow Co., GA; and (2) Ellen Nora Harp (1863–1922) in 1889 in Fulton Co., GA.
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ALLEN JOSIAH ALFORD
From OBITUARIES OF EARLY PIONEERS SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, Volume I, by Mildred Cariker Pinkston (1983), p. 240
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—25 July 1923
[This obituary may not be not verbatim.]
Allen Josiah Alford came to Texas in 1854. He moved to Shelby County from Sabine County about 1888.
Mr. Alford died suddenly at his home in the Sanders addition.
Survivors included his wife; children: B.M. Alford, Shelby County clerk; Mrs. Sam Watson and Mrs. E.A. Doggett of the Joaquin community; Mrs. T.H. Brittain of Center; Mrs. Floyd Swanzy of Shelbyville; and Mrs. J.N. Combs of Kountze.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Matthew Kent Moreland
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Nancy Jane “Nannie” Land Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Allen Josiah 1844 AL1, Isham 1815 GA2, Baldy 1784 NC3, Isham 1755 NC4.
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ALLEN MAURICE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Allen “Big Al” Alford passed away October 11, 2014 in Houston, TX.
He is survived by his brother, Ken Alford & wife Sandra and sister, Cheryl Vassar & husband Buddy.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 12:30 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Denton officiating. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
In another article:
Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 2014
In Memory of Allen Maurice Alford
September 21, 1955 - October 11, 2014
Burial arrangements under the direction of Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Noland Maurice Alford and Wanda Jean Murphree, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Allen Maurice Alford was born 21 Sept 1955 in Harris Co., son of Noland Maurice Alford and Wanda Jean Murphee [sic].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Allen Maurice 1955 TX1, Noland Maurice 1928 TX2, Maurice Lee 1906 TX3, James Edward 1881 TX4, Redden 1859 AL5, Richard 1829 AL6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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ALLEN WAYNE ALFORD
THE COURIER
Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX—Thursday, 20 August 2015
FORMER ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DIES AT THE AGE OF 78.
Allen Wayne Alford passed away early Thursday morning, August 20, 2015.
Allen was born in Tyler, Texas on April 1, 1937 and was raised in Baytown, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1955. He attended Lee College and finished his degree at Texas A&M College in 1960.
Allen started his career with the Texas Forest Service as Education Director and Special Texas Ranger. He then had the opportunity to teach at Robert E. Lee as the Agriculture Education Teacher for nine years. His hard work with the FFA was his fondest of times. To further his career, he acted as Senior Vice President of Forest Park Cemeteries in Houston, Texas.
A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Allen had a servant’s heart, a passion for God and compassion for his neighbor.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Calvin Alford and Annie Ruth Alford.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Adams Alford, sons, David Wayne and his wife Karen; Mark Allen and his wife, Leslie; Timothy Lynn and his wife, Mendy; Paul Brian and his wife, Tammy. Also, survivors include his brother, Dan Alford and his wife, Karen; sister, Ruth Alford Coker and her husband, Jim; nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at the Conroe Church of Christ, 1860 Longmire Rd., Conroe, TX, 77304 at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lovelady, Texas….
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, xi will
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Addie Bell Cannon Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Allen Wayne 1937 TX, Allen Calvin 1911 TX2, Benjamin Meador 1877 TX3, Allen Josiah 1844 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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ALLIE MAE ALFORD JONES
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 December 1997
Jones, Mae Alford, 74, of Austin died Sunday [December 7]. Services 2 p.m. today, Cameron Road Catholic Church of Christ. Burial McDade Cemetery, McDade. Arrangements by Cook-Walden, Lamar location.
Photo from McDade Cemetery, McDade, Bastrop Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Kee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mae A. Jones (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Jan 1923 and died 7 Dec 1997, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Kittie Alice Barker Alford; and sister Lillian Catheryn Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Allie Mae Alford was born 4 Jan 1923 in Bastrop Co., TX.
Her husband was James Leslie “Bud” Jones.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Allie Mae 1923 TX1, William Fritz 1890 TX2, John Lee 1860 TX3, Baldy Samuel 1833 AL4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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ALMA BROWNRIGG ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 August 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Alma Alford, 87, 403-1st NE, died Friday, Aug. 5, 1994, at Cherry Street Manor Nursing Home. Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Tudor Street Church of Christ.... Maxey Funeral Home was to make burial in Fairland Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 12, 1906, in Roxton, a daughter of John and Amanda Franklin Brownrigg. She attended Lamar County schools and Coleman Beauty School in Dallas. She was a member of the Tudor Street Church of Christ.
Surviving are a sister, Mabel Woods of Austin; two nephews, Charles Shavers of Dallas and Newton Woods Jr. of Midland; and two nieces, Jean Woods of Detroit and Ethelda Pleasant of Austin.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of Alma’s husband, George Block Alford, in this compilation.
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ALMA JOYCE COLEMAN HALLFORD
MIDLAND REPORTER-TELEGRAM
Midland, Midland Co., TX—31 October 2008
TRENT—Alma Joyce Hallford, 84, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in a San Angelo nursing center. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday November 1st at the Trent Cemetery with Don Harmes officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Alma was born January 18, 1924 in Altus, OK to Gussie (Ferguson) and Cassie E. Coleman. She married Theodore E. Hallford September 30, 1940 in Bangs. He preceded her in death.
Alma was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a caretaker for Edith Rudd for many years. She was a sports fan and loved sewing, baking, yard work and fishing. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.
Survivors include 2 sons, Edward Hallford and wife, Louise, of Graford; Teddy Hallford and wife, Margarett, of San Angelo; 2 daughters, Beverly Davis and husband, Oddie, of Trent; Brenda Cotton and husband, Mark, of Stanton; a brother, Burnice Coleman and wife, Joyce of Cisco; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Trent Cemetery Association. You may view and sign the online guestbook at www.starbuckfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma Joyce Hallford (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.
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ALMAE ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—24 June 2011
Almae Alfred 75, passed away June 16, 2011. Visitation Friday, June 24, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Services Saturday June 25, 2011 11:00 AM. Both Services will be at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1401 Ruthven St., Houston, Tx. 77019. Rev. F. N. Williams II, Officiating. Interment will be at The Houston National Cemetery, Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:00 AM.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Almae Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 22 July 1935, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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ALONZA JUHAN “JAY” ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Joel Max Alford, AAFA # 0876
Joel Max Alford, Jesse B. Alford, Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford, Alice Frances “Frank” Alford Alexander, and A.J. (Alonza Juhan) “Jay” Alford, Jr.
Photo from Joel Max Alford
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 September 2001
BELTON—Services for A.J. “Jay” Alford, 82, of Taylor’s Valley will be at 10 a.m. today at Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Loudin officiating.
Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.
Mr. Alford died Sunday, Sept. 16, in a Temple hospital.
He was born to A.J. and Edell Barnes Alford in Bowdoin [Carroll Co.], Ga. He married Pauline Hall in Bynum on April 20, 1941. He served with the 36th Division during World War II. Before retirement, he was employed in management with Brown and Williamson Tobacco
Company.
He was a member of Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church. He was also a member of Brookside Masonic Lodge in Tulsa, Okla.
Survivors: His wife, Pauline “Polly” Hall Alford of Taylor’s Valley; two brothers, Jesse B. Alford of Temple and Joel Max Alford of Belton; and a sister, Frances Alexander of Mexia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church
building fund. Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 July 1919, last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Pauline “Polly” Hall Alford; and siblings Alice Frances Alford Alexander and Wilford Otis “Bill” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
His lineage: Alonza Juhan 1919 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1892 GA2, Clarence Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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ALTON DAVID ALFORD, JR.
DAILY ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA—Tuesday, 18 June 2002
CLEVELAND, Texas—Funeral services for Alton David Alford Jr., 63, of Cleveland, Texas, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002, at Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland.
Interment followed in Cleveland Memorial Cemetery.
Born Oct. 22, 1938, in New Orleans, Alton David Alford Jr. passed away June 14, 2002.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mary Francis Anglin Alford, his mother, Theresa T. Alford his children, Rocky Dodd and his wife, Caren, David Troy Alford, Rebecca Alford Landry and her husband, Al, Kelly Dodd Jenkel and her husband, Wayne, and Kim Alford Meche and her husband, Glenn a sister, Madeline Alford Picard and his grandchildren, Justin Dillard, Hollie Alford, Casey Meche, Brittany Carriere, Amber Alford, Rachel and Ryan Dodd, Benjamin Landry, Seth Meche, Hannah Jenkel, Charlie Alford, Garret Dodd and Coleman Jenkel.
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E. Crockett, Cleveland, TX 77327, was in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Cleveland City Cemetery, Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alton D. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Frances Anglin Alford Mizell, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Theresa Trahan Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Alton David 1938 LA1, Alton David 1906 LA2, George H. 1856 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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ALTON EVERETTE ALFORD, JR.
Father of Terri Aline Alford Castaneda, AAFA #1413
Alton Everette Alford Jr., in the late 1980s
Photo from his daughter Terri Alford Castaneda
THE ADVOCATE
Baton Rouge, LA—Saturday, 22 January 2000
Alford, Alton Everett Jr.—A resident of Houston, he went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. He was 69. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Centenary College. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Jean Harris Alford, Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Chris Castenada, Sacramento, Calif; a son and daughter-in-law, Alton E. III and Robin Alford, Chicago; four grandchildren, Courtney and Ramsey Castenada and Sara and Katie Alford; a sister Aline Alford Buhler, Baton Rouge, two nephews, Ken and Alton Buhler as well as numerous cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alton Everett Alford Sr. and Katherine Mixon Alford; two sons, Michael E. and Jeffery L. Alford; and a sister, Helen Lane Alford. Memorial services will be held in Baton Rouge at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alton E. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 20 Apr 1930, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Alton Everette Alford Sr. and Katherine Maude Mixon Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
Alton’s daughter Terri Alford Castaneda reports that the middle name of both her father and grandfather was spelled Everette. (His sister wrote this obituary.) Terri also reports that he was cremated.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Alton Everette 1930 LA1, Alton Everette 1897 LA2, Joseph Henry 1873 LA3, Ira Payne 1822 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ALVIN RAY “BUSTER” ALFORD
Source unknown
Probably Houston, TX—_____ February 1987
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
Mr. A.R. “Buster” Alford, 73, died Monday February 23, 1987, in a local hospital. Houston resident for the past 65 years. Member of the Baptist Faith. Retired from Hughes Tool Company with 45 years of service. Member of The American Quarter Horse Association for 30 years.
Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Blanche E. Alford, Houston. Daughter, Mrs. Betty Kanka and husband Ken, Pasadena, Texas. Son, Billy Alford and wife Debbie, Deer Park, Texas. Grandchildren, Glynn and wife Debra Alford, Brandi Alford, Cathy Pittman, Dawn Pittman, Clint Pittman, Cody Pittman, Koy Alford, Cory Talent, Casey Talent. Great-granddaughter, McKenzie Alford. Brothers-in-law, Thurman and Marie Lucas, Ernest and Climmie Lucas, all of Houston.
Funeral services 3:00 p.m. Wednesday February 25, 1987, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel…. Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Spike Clover, Walter Ryne, Lubie Redman, Don Hausey, Jim Mueller, Rick Ricketson. Honorary Pallbearers: Former Co-workers of Hughes Tool Company.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alvin Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 June 1913 and died _____ Feb 1987, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Blanche E. Lucas Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Alvin Ray Alford died 23 Feb 1987 in Harris Co., TX.
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AMANDA JANE PARKER ALLFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 23 January 1971
Allford—Mrs. Amanda Jane, Wilmer, Texas.
Survived by son, R.L. Allford, Prescott, Arizona; daughter, Mrs. J.E. Keggerries, Wilmer; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday Byrum Chapel, Rev. Thomas Pugh officiation. Interment Grove Hill.
Photo from Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KBounds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amanda J. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Apr 1870 and died 15 Jan 1971 [incorrect], last residence Wilmer, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Benjamin Lonnie Alford in this compilation.
Members of this family spell their last name both Alford and Allford.
From Mississippi Marriages, 1776–1935 (Ancestry): J.H. Allford married Miss Amanda Parker on 5 Dec 1889 in Union Co.
On her death certificate, the informant, J.E. Kegerreis stated her father was Jim Allford. This is incorrect. Family trees on Ancestry identify her father as Benjamin Harrison Parker. She married J.H. Allford in 1889 in Union Co. Mississippi.
In 1920, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK: Amanda Allford, widow age 49 born MS, is living with the family of her son Razzie Allford. Her son Lonnie Allford, age 19 born MS, is also in the household.
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AMELIA BRITTAIN BRIM ALFORD
Standing (with birth years): James Britt Alford 1891, John Thomas Alford 1886, Clatie Dolly Alford 1880, Charles Brim Alford 1884
Sitting (with birth years): Amelia Brim Alford 1856 (mother), holding Jessie Lee Alford 1897, James Hamilton Alford 1837 (father), Eva Mae Alford 1894, Annie Beatrice Alford 1888
Photo from beadwomann’s Taylor/Read Family Tree (Ancestry)
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 26 May 1942
MRS. JAMES ALFORD DIES IN GRAHAM
Mrs. James Alford, mother of Charles Alford, 816 Virginia Street, died yesterday at her home in Graham. She was 85 years old.
Mr. Alford left yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral rites which will be held today at Graham.
Besides her son here Mrs Alford is survived by two sons and four daughters.
Burial will be in the Graham Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children James Britt Alford and Minnie Swanson Alford Pounds in this compilation.
Her husband was James Hamilton Alford, 1837–1927.
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AMELIA MAY FERGUSON ALFORD
Grandmother of Nancy Ann Alford Dietrich, AAFA #0028
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 April 1940
Mrs. M.F. Alford, aged 68 years, longtime resident of Corsicana, died Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock at her home, 1624 West Third avenue, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Sutherland-McCammon chapel. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. W.R. Hall, pastor of First Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Alford suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday night and was discovered in an unconscious condition Saturday morning. Her condition grew steadily worse.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Bell Williams, Emhouse, and Mrs. Louise Douglas, Houston; two sons, Eugene Alford and Troy Alford, both of Wichita Falls; five brothers, Herbert Ferguson, Wichita Falls; Arthur Ferguson, Cheneyboro; Clarence Ferguson, Shreveport; Joe Ferguson, Corsicana, and E.O. Ferguson, Shreveport, and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jack Megarity, Allen Edens, Frank Seely, George Roxborough, Wade Smith and R. Arthur Caldwell….
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Richards
AAFA NOTES: Amelia May Ferguson was born in Chester Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: William Thomas 1856 SC1, William Berry 1823 NC2, Elias 1779 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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AMOS PONDER ALFORD, JR.
Source unknown, but probably:
PANOLA WATCHMAN
Carthage, Panola Co., TX—_____ May 2007
Amos Pounder [sic] Alford, Jr., 64, of Carthage died Monday, May 2, 2005 in Carthage.
He was born June 20, 1940 in Shelbyville to Amos Pounder [sic] Alford, Sr. and Eva Lee Smith Alford. Mr. Alford was a member of the Jackson Baptist Church. He was retired from Adams Ford where he was employed as a mechanic. Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services were held May 4, 2005 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Doug Stone officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Alford is preceded in death by parents, Amos Ponder Alford, Sr. and Eva Lee Smith Alford, wife, Marie Alford, and brothers, Lester Alford and Joseph Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Margarette Alford of Carthage; sisters, Bertha Harrison, Mamie Conway both of Orange, and Martha Mosher of Appleby; brother, Oren Alford of Orange; stepsons, Clint Royce Walker, Sr., Donnie Walker, Arnold Walker, and Linnis Walker all of Carthage; a number of grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Photos from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Amos P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Carthage, Panola Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Erma Marie Sandifer Estes Bissell McPhearson Alford; his second wife, Margarette Ann Broadus Walker Alford; and his parents, Amos Ponder Alford Sr. and Eva Lee Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Oren Allen Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From TX Marriages: Amos P. Alford Jr. married Margarette Broadus on 15 June 2001 in Panola Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Amos Ponder 1940 TX1, Amos Ponder 1899 LA2, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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AMOS PONDER ALFORD, SR.
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Friday, 24 March 1967
Funeral services for Amos Ponder Alford Sr., 67, of Garrison [Nacogdoches Co.], Tex., were at 2 p.m., Friday, March 17.
Mr. Alford died at 10:50 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, in a Center, Tex. hospital, after a long illness.
He was born in Many [Sabine Parish, LA], and had lived in Joaquin, Tex. most of his life, prior to moving to Garrison. He was a member of the Garrison Church of Christ, and a retired farmer.
Photo from Short Cemetery, Short, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amos P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1899.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eva Lee Smith Alford; and son Amos Ponder Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Oren Allen Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and of his half-brother, Louis Catsby Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Amos Ponder 1899 LA1, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA2, Julius C. 1797 GA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ANDREW JACKSON “JACK” ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Randall Lynn Alford, AAFA #0052
Source unknown (see Notes)
_____, TX—_____ November 1956
Elder Andrew Jackson Alford, 76, beloved pastor and Baptist leader in East Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 20 [1956], at Memorial Hospital in Sulphur Springs after a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, at the Winterfield Baptist Church near Pickton with Brethren C.C. Phillips, Thomas Ables, Clem Sullivan, Herbert Moore and Roy Alford (by special request of his father) in charge of the services. A large number of his fellow ministers, plus hundreds of his friends gathered at the church to pay their last respects to the man they loved and appreciated.
Bro. Alford was born in Mississippi and moved to Texas in an ox wagon with his family at the age of 7. He was converted and joined the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 29, and later went into the organization of the Winterfield Baptist Church and remained with the church until God called him home. He answered the call to the ministry in Sept. 1913, and was ordained July 4, 1915. He continued to pastor until his eyes failed him, forcing him to retire.
Bro. Alford was one of the most faithful and beloved pastors ever to work in this area of East Texas. He always had words of encouragement for young ministers, having many to surrender to preach under his ministry. One of his sons, Bro. Roy Alford of Garland, and a son-in-law Bro. Jessie Miller of Pickton, are pastoring in our state work.
Bro. Alford was married to Miss Effie Keith on Oct. 7, 1900. To this union were born 14 children of which 4 preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and 10 children, and host of friends to mourn his passing. To his faithful wife and children we extend our deepest sympathy. –L.G.
Photo from Pickton Cemetery, Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders, Bonnie Frances Alford Wright, Daisy Dell Alford Brown Warrick McCraw, Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Alford Gunn Arnold, and Levi Gordon Alford; and his daughter-in-law Vennie Bell Fink Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, James Henry Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists him as Andred [sic] Jackson Alford, born 14 March 1880 in MS, the son of Jim Alford and Annie Pace, and died 20 Nov 1956 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.
Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, found this obituary in the Alford Family History File of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library in Sulphur Springs, TX. She believes it may have come from the Missionary Baptist newsletter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Andrew Jackson 1880 MS1, James Henry 1857 MS2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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ANGELA DANAE HALLFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—14 July 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
ARLINGTON—Angela Danae Hallford, a 4-year-old child, died Wednesday [July 11] at a hospital in Arlington. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Johnson Station Cemetery in Arlington. Arlington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Angela was a lifelong resident of Arlington. She attended the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Survivors: Parents, Dan and Kim Hallford, both of Arlington; brother, Aaron K. Hallford of Arlington; grandparents, Helen Hallford and Ken West and Glennell West, all of Arlington; and great-grandparents, Mois West of Grand Prairie and Glendon Smith and Myrtle Smith, both of Arlington.
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ANNA ELIZABETH ALFORD
[She died in MA, but we are including her obituary here because TX was her home.]
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 15 August 1965
Funeral services for Miss Anna Elizabeth Alford, 77, retired member of the North Texas State University faculty, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rains-Talley and Cothron Chapel. Clyde Blakely of Denton conducted the services and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
A member of an old time Marshall family, Miss Alford was born on Dec. 25, 1887, the daughter of Josiah P. Alford, a native of Alabama, and Mrs. Adeline Badgett Alford, native of Jefferson. The family home was located at Columbus and East Rusk Streets here.
She was a graduate of Marshall High School, received her Bachelor’s degree from North Texas State Normal College, Denton; her Master’s degree from Columbia University, New York, and did specialized teacher training at Buffalo, New York
She taught for four years at old East End School (Sam Houston), in Marshall, at Hobart, Okla., and for 35 years was on the demonstration school faculty at North Texas State University, Denton. She made her home at 220 Marietta, Denton. She was a member of the Christian Science Church and active in Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
She died in Boston, Mass., on Wednesday [August 11—different than gravestone].
Pallbearers were Haywood Moseley Jr., Sam S. Williams, Ralph Beach, Emory Carrington, Harry McGee, and Elmer Saye.
Members of the family here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. George Hill and two children, Brownwood; Mrs. Herbert Badle, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coyner, and two children, Lake Jackson; Mrs. Mary Alford Williams, Arlington, Va., Frank Jones, Memphis; Mrs. Betty Degan, husband and two children, Lewisville; Albert Heckel, Cargerville, Ind.; Charles Heckel, Milwaukee; all nieces and nephews, and her surviving brother, Charles Culberson Alford, Boston, Mass., and Mrs. George Wolz of Marshall.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anna Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Dec 1886 [different than obituary] and died _____ Aug 1965, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Josiah Perry Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; siblings Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford; and half-sister Kate Alford Powell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and half-sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Anna Elizabeth 1886 TX1, Josiah Perry 1843 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNA MABLE HULL CRAWLEY ALFORD
New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX—_____ March 2014
Anna Hull Alford died Saturday, March 8, 2014 in Brenham, Texas.
She was born in Texarkana, Texas to Allan Hull and Anna Mildred (Stevenson) Hull on July 29, 1911.
A resident of New Braunfels for 25+ years having moved from Houston where she was a bookkeeper. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Braunfels and was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are a son, W.P. Crawley & wife Barbara, three grandsons; Wyman Paul Crawley Jr. & wife Rachel, John Crawley, and Blane Crawley, as well as her granddaughter Lora Ripple & husband Kenneth. She is also survived by her great grandchildren; Brooke Ripple, Daniel Ripple, Chad Jarnagin, Robyn Crawley, Brandon Crawley, Ryan Crawley, and Monique Crawly.
Anna was recently preceded in death by her granddaughter-in-law, Katie Crawley.
A graveside service will be held under the pavilion at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, 2951 Texas Highway 46 in New Braunfels, Texas on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be sent in lieu of flowers to the New Braunfels First Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, or the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zoeller Funeral home located at 615 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her middle name was included in the obituary headline.
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ANNE BURRAGE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 16 October 2005
Anne Burrage Alford, 77, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005.
Memorial service: Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Anne’s life in a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, in the Oak Room of the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
Memorials: The family respectfully suggests that memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, be made in Anne’s name either to the American Cancer Society; or to Alief Montessori Community School (a non-profit school where her daughter teaches), 4215 H Street, Houston 77072.
Anne was born May 28, 1928, in San Antonio, the daughter of W.G. and Marjorie Burrage. Growing up, Anne lived in Abilene and Fort Worth, where she graduated from Paschal High School and attended TCU.
She later enjoyed many happy years in Lafayette, La., and Houston, raising her children and volunteering for various organizations.
She returned to Fort Worth, where she was a co-owner and gracious, vivacious host of the very successful Juanita’s restaurant.
Customers came to Juanita’s to visit with Anne because she let them know how much she enjoyed their company.
After retiring, Anne loved watching and supporting many TCU sporting events and spending time with a host of lifelong friends.
Anne will be forever remembered and missed as a loving mother and caring, compassionate friend....
She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Burrage Alford; and sister, Patricia B. Young.
Survivors: Daughter, Amy; dear friend and former husband, Rex Alford; sister, June Jenkins and husband, Dan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and Bruce Alford Sr.; dear friend, Tom Boswell; many nieces and nephews, including Sally Jenkins, Marty Jenkins, Danny Jenkins, Missy Rosengarten, Julie O’Connor, Bruce Alford Jr., Brad Alford and Brenda Leonard; and numerous friends and neighbors who so lovingly supported her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anne B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituary of her “former husband,” Henry Rex Alford in this compilation.
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ANNE CORINNE DEVER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 17 September 1944
Funeral services for Mrs. Corinne Dever Alford, 68, of Arlington, native Texan and formerly a resident of Dallas for twenty-five years, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Georgetown [Williamson Co.]. Mrs. Alford died of a heart attack Friday in Arlington [September 15].
Mrs. Alford, wife of the late L.B. Alford, former manager of the Studebaker Automobile Company in Dallas, was born in Independence, Washington County, June 21, 1876. She had made her home in Arlington for the last three years.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. George H. Sessions, Dallas; Mrs. Kate Whittenberg and Mrs. D.K. Wilcox, both of Georgetown; Mrs. T.F. Branstetter, Hutchinson, Kan., and Mrs. E.A. Burrus, Beaumont.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Leonard Barnett Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 21 June 1876 in Independence [Washington Co.], TX, parents not known. She was a widow.
In 1940 Corinne Alford, widow age 64, is living with her sister Kate Whittenberg in Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX. In 1935 she was living in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Corinne’s entry was chosen for further info at the bottom of the page: She was age 17 at first marriage, was married more than once, parents born TN and KY, and she had no children.
AAFA’s records have her as Annie Corinne, and she is Anne C. Alford on the 1930 census, living with Leonard in Pearsall, Frio Co., TX. She is the informant on her husband Leonard’s death certificate: Mrs. A.C. Alford.
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ANNER P. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Alford, Anner, Age 92. Service 1:00pm. Today Wed. Aug 22, 2007 Singing Hills Memorial Chapel…. Interment Laurelland Cemetery. Charles E. Woods F.D.I.C. Singing Hills 214-371-4311....
In another article:
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ August 2007
Ms. Anner P. Alford
January 15, 1915–August 17, 2007
Anner Alford age 92 passed away August 17, 2007. Survivors; one special nephew, Nolan Vaughn; his children, Amious and Retayna Vaughn, eight grandchildren; one sister; Luddie Alford Waites; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jason Crews
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anner P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Jan 1915, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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ANNETTE FAIRWEATHER ALVORD
CONNECTICUT POST
Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT—Monday, 8 October 2007
Annette Fairweather Alvord died on October 5th 2007.
Annette was born on April 6th 1911 in Hartford Connecticut. She resided in Nichols, Ct. for 57 years before moving to Austin [Travis Co., TX]. She was a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY majoring in dietetics. Annette was a member of the United Congregational Church in Bridgeport, Ct. and The First Presbyterian Church in Austin. She was a member of the Women’s Guild and a charter member of the former mothers’ club of United Church. She was a lifelong member of the Housatonic Council of the Girl Scouts of America, and a member of the Girl Scout Old Timers Association. Annette was a member of The Connecticut Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Elder Brewster Society and Past Regent of the Mary Silliman Chapter, NSDAR. She was also a member of the AARP, the Trumbull Historical Society, and the Nichols Improvement Association.
Annette, widow of Maurice C. Alvord, is survived by her children: Patricia Rhodes, Richard and Carol Alvord, and Virginia Lee Alvord; her grandchildren: Scott Rhodes, Susan and Brian Anthony, Rick and Kelly Alvord, and Joelle Alvord; and her great grandchildren: George, Ray, and Brooke Anthony; Megan and Jack Alvord; and Trevor Alvord Brock. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Agard, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Annette was predeceased by two sisters: her twin, Jennette Townsend, and Betty Essex; and two brothers: Douglas and Myles Fairweather.
A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, October 10th at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church of Austin at 8001 Mesa Drive, Rev. Sam Riccobene officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be at the Nichols Farms Burial Ground in Trumbull [Fairfield Co., CT], in the future.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Girl Scouts of America, the NSDAR, or her church. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annette Alvord (SS# issued in CT), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Maurice Clark Alvord, in Connecticut Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Maurice Clark 1909 NY1, Harry Clark 1878 CT2, Clark Leander 1850 CT3, Chauncey Hart 1803 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ANNIE ELIZABETH ALFORD CARRUTH
THE MONITOR
McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 August 1965
EI.SA [Hidalgo Co.]—Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Carruth, 84, died at 1:15 a.m. today in Knapp Methodist Hospital following a long illness.
A resident of Elsa since 1927, she was a native of Brookhaven, Miss. She was the widow of Elmer P. Carruth, who died March 30, 1949.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Huckabay, near Stephenville. The body will be at the Martin McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fannie Hill of Elsa; four sons, Postmaster Ernest Carruth and Henry Carruth of Elsa, D.P. Carruth of Lincoln. Neb., and D.R. Carruth of Saugus, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Kate Sherman of I.ubbock and Mrs. Nora Ingram of Snyder; and a brother, W.S. Alford of Lubbock.
The family suggests those who wish make contributions to the memorial fund of the First Presbyterian Church of Elsa.
Photo from Huckabay Cemetery, Huckabay, Erath Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Nora Lee Alford Ingram and William Sion “Bud” Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Annie Elizabeth Carruth was born 16 Oct 1880 in Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS, daughter of Henry Giles Alford and Mary Jane Welch. She died 24 Aug 1965 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie Elizabeth 1880 TX1, Henry Giles 1835 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNIE F. KLUKAN ALFORD
Mother of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054
Grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058
Great-grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244
BURLESON COUNTY CITIZEN TRIBUNE
Burleson Co., TX—Thursday, 20 February 1975
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie (Klukan) Alford, 95, of 703 W. Buck St. were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church with the pastor, Rev. Robert Lewis, officiating.
Mrs. Frank Batista, accompanied by Mrs. Murray F. Broaddus, sang “Evening Prayer.”
Mrs. Alford died Monday evening in Goodnight Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Frank and Theresa Schiller Klukan and was born on November 15, 1879, in Wesley, Washington County. After the death of her father, who was a merchant, she moved to Caldwell with her family. She was a graduate of Caldwell High School (1897) and attended Kidd-Key College in Sherman, Texas. She taught in county schools for several years prior to her marriage.
She was married to Daniel Lee Alford Sr., June 22, 1903 in Caldwell. He preceded her in death September 15, 1964.
She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother Frank, and one sister Mrs. Lillie McLean.
Survivors include one son, Daniel Lee Alford Jr. of Caldwell [AAFA #0054]; two grandsons, Lee Alford II [sic—Daniel Lee III, AAFA #0170] and James J. Alford of Caldwell [AAFA #0058]; and two great grandsons, Daniel Lee Alford IV [AAFA #0166] and Michael Bruce Alford of Caldwell [AAFA #0244]; one sister, Mrs. Lee Broaddus of Caldwell.
Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were: Halcut Alford, Frank Batista, Murry James Broaddus, William L. Broaddus, E.E. Johnston, Boswell Porter, Marvin Porter Jr. and W.L. Surovik Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were officers and directors of the Caldwell National Bank, session members of the First Presbyterian Church, city attorney, mayor, city manager, and members of the City Council of Caldwell, Dr. Joe C. Smith, John Young P.A., Tom Yager, M.G. Perkins, Paul Haines, Holland Porter and Charles Sebesta Sr.
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Annie Alford (SS# issued in TX), died _____ Feb 1975, last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Lee Alford Sr.; and son son Daniel Lee Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate confirms her birth date and lists her death date as 10 Feb 1975 [Monday].
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ANNIE LOIS ALFORD GREEN
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Saturday, 22 August 1964
SHOTGUN BLAST ‘SELF-INFLICTED’
ANSON—Justice of the Peace Albert Story ruled Friday that the death Thursday of Mrs. Robert (Lois) Green, 57, was from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Mrs. Green died at about 5 p.m. Thursday at her home nine miles west of here. A .410 gauge shotgun was found beside her body.
Funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church here with the rev L.D. Crumpler of Abilene and Dr. Albert Lunday, pastor of Hanna Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery under direction of Lawrence Funeral Home.
Born May 19, 1907, in Prairie View community, she married Robert L. Green on July 7, 1923 in Anson. The couple had farmed in the Anson area since then. Mrs. Green was a member of the Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Billy Charles of Abilene; a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Dorothy) Long of Arlington; her stepmother, Mrs. W.L. Alford of Anson; one brother, E.L. Alford of Phoenix, Ariz., a stepsister, Mrs. Paul Bewley of Fort Worth, and four grandchildren.
Photos from Mount Hope Cemetery, Anson, Jones Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Txjimdandy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her stepmother, Lessie Moon Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Annie Lois Green was born 19 May 1907 [different than gravestone] in TX, daughter of W.L. Alford and Maggie Fry.
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ANNIE LOIS MAYS ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 2 February 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989
WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Mrs. Annie Lois Alford, 77, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in Beaty Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro....
Burial will be in New Pickton Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [Feb 1], in a Winnsboro nursing home after a lengthy illness.
She was born July 16, 1911, in Pickton, and was formerly of Dallas before moving to Winnsboro. She was a housewife and a member of Pickton First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband J.J. Alford, Winnsboro; a son Paul E. Alford, Dallas; a daughter, Annette Walters, Winnsboro; three brothers, Bascom Mays, Pickton, Lawrence Mays, Garland, and Joe Mays, Arlington; a sister, Surina Scott, Dallas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Annie’s husband, James Jefferson Alford, in this compilation.
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ANNIE LUCILLE ALFORD WILLIAMS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 17 March 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Lucille Alford Williams, 80, passed away at her residence, March 15, 1997. Lucille was born, raised and was a lifelong residence of Magnolia. She attended Sam Houston State University and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Lucille was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Magnolia.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Roman B. Williams in 1995. She is survived by her loving family; nephew Wayne Yancey and his wife Connie, niece Gaye Yancey and numerous other relatives.... Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Magnolia.... Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Satterwhite, Bobby Yancey, Jim Hufnall, Marvin Dorris, Bo Rickett, and Louis Turner....
AAFA NOTES: Her name was really Annie Lucille Alford. She was born 3 June 1917 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Harrison “Harry” W. Alford and Lydia R. Thomas. She was of the William 1808 SC branch of the family.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Lucille Alford Williams died 15 March 1997 in Montgomery Co., TX.
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ANNIE MAE ALFORD MCKEE
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—28 September 2011
Annie Mae Alford McKee went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Service: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park….
Mrs. McKee was born March 17, 1926, to Emory and Annie Mae Alford in Rockdale. After high school she moved to Fort Worth where she began a career with Southwestern Bell and met her future husband. Mrs. McKee retired from Southwestern Bell after 39 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor M. McKee; grandson, Jay Michael McKee; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors: Her son, James McKee and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Shela Daniel and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Kathryn Minchew and husband, Mike, Allison Daniel and fiance, Isaac Craft, and Courtney McKee; sister and brother-in-law, Carrie and Lamar Guthrie; sister, Mary Harris; sister-in-law, Audrey Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie Mae McKee (SS# issued in TX), last residence Grapevine, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Annie Mae 1926 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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ANNIE MAE MATTHEWS ALFORD
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER AND MESSENGER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ June 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997
Funeral services for Annie Mae Alford, 97, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford died Saturday, June 24, at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Fort Worth. She was a lifelong Forest Grove resident.
She was born July 1, 1898, in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Rena Marsh) Matthews. She was a homemaker.
She and Emery James Alford were married Sept. 10, 1918, in Rockdale.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband and parents, Gilbert and Rena Matthews; a daughter, Lucille Young; and a son, Billy Alford.
Survivors include two sons, Jack Alford of Rockdale and Emery Alford of Fort Worth; four daughters, Dixie Cleveland of Rockdale, Annie Mae McKee of Fort Worth, Carrie Guthrie of Fort Worth and Mary Lee Harris of Fort Worth; a brother, Jack Matthews of Houston; also 21 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren,
Mrs. Alford’s interests included her flower and vegetable garden.
She was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church.
Phillips & Luckey—Rockdale.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her children Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris in this compilation.
Her husband, Emery James Alford, was the son of Hurst Justice Alford, b. 23 June 1852. Hurst is the great-grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192, and the great-great-grandfather of Jeffery Evan Alford, AAFA #0485.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Emery James 1899 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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ANNIE MAE WEBB HALLFORD
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Thursday, 28 December 2000
FORT STOCKTON—Annie M. Hallford, 88, died Tuesday, December 26, 2000. Services were held on Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery. Fort Stockton Funeral Home handled arrangements.
She was born June 10, 1912, in Danville, Louisiana, and was a longtime resident of Fort Stockton. She was a cafeteria worker for Fort Stockton Independent School District.
Survivors include two sons, Albert Hallford of Alpine and Currie Hallford of Georgetown; two daughters, Dorothy Lentz and Betty Henslee, both of Fort Stockton; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Photo from East Hill Cemetery, Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Edgar Phipps
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie M. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., TX.
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ANNIE PEARL TRICE ALFORD
GILMER MIRROR
Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX—Thursday, 13 January 1955
WOODLAND, Jan 12—Mrs. Pearl Alford passed away at her home last Saturday [January 8].
Mrs. Alford was born, reared and passed away on the same farm.
She is survived by her husband. Sam Alford; three daughters. Mrs. Gracie Fenton of Dayton, Texas, Mrs. Gladys Willtrout of White Oak and Mrs. Etta Hall of Spring Hill; two sons, Russell Alford and Hilton Alford, both of White Oak.
Photo from Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Walker Hunt
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Samuel Mathew Alford; children Etta Christine Alford Hill and Russell Alford; and daughters-in-law Mattie Lou Medlin Alford and Margaret Ruth Brandon Robertson Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Annie Pearl Alford was born 15 Feb 1880 [different than gravestone] in TN, daughter of Jim Trice.
In 1900 Pearl Trice, age 17 born Feb 1883, is listed as the stepdaughter of Homer and Tabitha Burk, living in Upshur Co., TX, with her younger siblings John, Effie, and Jim.
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ANNIE RUTH BELL ALFORD
Photo from Earthman Funeral Home Chapel
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—19 December 2010
Services for Annie Ruth Bell Alford, 94, of Baytown, Texas will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Earthman Funeral Home Chapel with Brother David Ellis officiating.
Mrs. Alford, lovingly know as Nanny, died December 16, 2010, in Livingston, Texas. She was a resident of Baytown from 1939 until 2001 when she entered a nursing home in Bedford, Texas. She then moved to a nursing home in Livingston, Texas in 2006 where she remained until her death. Annie Ruth was a long time member of Lakewood Church of Christ in Baytown.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her grandson, Steven Dan Alford, her husband Allen Calvin Alford, and her brother Aubrey Blan Bell of Fort Worth.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Allen Wayne and Carolyn Alford of Conroe, Aubrey Dan and Karen Alford of Huntsville, and daughter and son-in-law Ruth Anne and Jimmie Coker of Baytown; grandsons David Alford, Mark Alford, Timothy Alford, Paul Alford, Scott Alford and Christopher Alford and 9 great grandchildren: Adam, Aaron, Mark Allen, Alexandria, Spencer, Jacob, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Hannah.
Burial will be at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown. Pallbearers will be her grandsons David, Mark, Timothy, Scott and Christopher Alford and great grandson Adam Alford.
Visitation will be held before the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Monday, December 20, 2010, at Earthman Funeral Home.
To view the online obituary and post a tribute for the family, visit www.earthmanbaytown.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Baytown Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521; (281) 422-8181.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Apr 1916, last residence Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of her grandson Steven Dan Alford in this compilation.
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ANNIE STACIE ALFORD DAY
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 4 November 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Annie Stacie Day, 101, died Friday [November 2] at a local nursing home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory.... Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery [Abilene Municipal Cemetery].
Mrs. Day was born in Robertson County in East Texas and moved from Austin to Abilene in 1911. A homemaker, she was a member of the Church of Christ. She was the widow of Gideon Granville Day.
Survivors include a son, Hoyt Day of Abilene; a grandson, Jack Day of Watauga; and six great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie E. Day (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Sept 1899 and died 9 Nov 1990, last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Frances Virginia Smith Alford; and siblings Arthur Carl Alford and Susan Gonema Alford Kelly in this compilation.
She is buried in Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, but her Find A Grave memorial says that she has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Annie Stacie 1890 TX1, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL2, Jackson 1830 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ANTHONY MACK ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 27 November 1997
Alford, Mr. Anthony Mack “Hickey,” 72 born in Evelyn, LA to the parentage of the late Mack and Blanch Alford.
A skilled auto mechanic for more than 35 years, he worshipped at Hallsville Church of Christ (Northside Church of Christ).
His survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Woolridge, Charlene Dawson, Janice Geter and Auna Alford and one sister.
Services are Friday, November 28 @ 2:00 pm @ Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson, Interment @ Laurel Land, Dallas.
Services in trusted to: Nat Clark, Funeral Director, Clark Manor Memorial Chapel, 751 S. RL Thornton Frwy, Dallas, TX. 214-924-7372
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mack Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 March 1925 and died 20 Nov 1997, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Anthony Mack Alford died 20 Nov 1997 in Dallas Co., TX.
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ARALC MONROE ALFORD
See the obituary of his father, Mack J. Alford, in this compilation. They drowned on the same day.
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ARTHUR CARL ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 13 July 1966
Arthur Carl Alford, 79, 734 S. Treadaway, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday [July 13] at Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Elliott’s Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Elbert G. Peak, Corinth Baptist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 5, 1887, in Robertson County, Texas. He was a retired plumber and veteran of World War I.
He married Lou Ella Clecker in Cleburne in 1918. He moved to Abilene from Robertson County in 1905.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Lloyd of 833 Sycamore St. and Arthur Reginald of 734 Treadaway; one daughter, Mrs. James H. Copeland, 2022 Anson Ave.; two brothers, Tom Alford of 2018 N. 19th St., and Ben, Olden, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Annie Day of 2018 N. 19th St.; also eight grandchildren.
Photo from Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1966) dates of Arthur Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his sons, Arthur Reginald Alford and Lloyd Cecil Alford; mother, Frances Virginia Smith Alford; and sisters Annie Stacie Alford Day and Susan Gonema Alford Kelly in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arthur Carl 1887 TX1, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL2, Jackson 1830 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ARTHUR DANIEL ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Monday, 31 December 1962
Arthur D. Alford, a transient from Toledo, OH, died in a Fredericksburg [Gillespie Co.] hospital Saturday night [December 29] a few hours after being struck by an automobile. The accident occurred at Cherry Springs.
AAFA NOTES: From his death certificate [FamilySearch Texas Deaths]: Arthur Daniel Alford was born 9 Oct 1909 in KY, the son of William Alford and Mathilde Durham. The informant “by telephone” was William Alford, 2719-1/2 Lawrence St. His usual residence is listed as Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
Daniel Alford, age 7 months, is listed on the 1910 census in Artemus, Knox Co., KY, with his parents, William Alford, 31 TN, and Matilda Alford, 22 KY, and siblings Lester, Lulu, and Dewey. William and Matilda were married 3 years, William’s second marriage.
From his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card: Will Alford is age 39, born 15 Feb 1879. He is a miner.
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ARTHUR LLOYD ALFORD
HUMBLE OBSERVER
Humble, Harris Co., TX—11 June 2010
Arthur Lloyd Alford, 58, passed away June 9, 2010. Arthur was born in Houston on February 4, 1952. He graduated from New Caney High School in 1970, and went into the Army to serve in the Vietnam era, upon returning Arthur became a construction worker for residential communities. In Arthur’s spare time he enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar.
Arthur is survived by his son, Steve Lloyd Alford; mother, Mildred Murphy; sister, Kym Murphy Veazey and husband Bill; grandchildren, Dominique and Kane Alford.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 10 am till service time at 12 noon, at Rosewood Funeral Home and Memorial Park Porter, TX.
Photo from Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Porter, Montgomery Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Spydergal 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arthur Lloyd Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence TX.
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ARTHUR REGINALD ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 21 January 2001
Arthur Reginald Alford, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at a local nursing center. Graveside services will be 10 A.M. Monday in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Johnson officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Mr. Alford was an electronics engineer/technician at NCR. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII.
Survivors include a brother, Lloyd Alford of Florence; a sister, Syble Marie Copeland of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association of West Central Texas, Inc., P.O. Box 3344, Abilene, TX 79604.
Photo from Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 27 June 1921, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, Arthur Carl Alford; and brother Lloyd Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arthur Reginald 1921 TX1, Arthur Carl 1887 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ARTIE B. MILLER FURLOW ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 April 2006
Funeral for Artie B. Furlow Alford, 82, of Huxley will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, Center.... Burial will be in Strong Cemetery, Huxley. Alford died April 24, 2006, at her residence.
Born Oct. 1, 1923, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Jacob and Jenny McKenzie Miller. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Fincher of Huxley; a brother, Larkin Miller of Austin; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....
Photo from Strong Cemetery, Huxley, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Chelette Strong
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Artie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shelbyville, Shelby Co., TX.
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ARVILLA MARIE KNIGHT HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 14 July 2006
1931-2006
Arvila Marie Halford, 75, of Amarillo died Tuesday, July 12, 2006.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40.
Mrs. Halford was born in Duncan [Stephens Co.], Okla. She owned Marie’s Flowers and Gifts of Amarillo for a number of years until the illness of her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dean Halford.
Survivors include two sons, Larry D. Halford of Canyon and Loyde Halford of Amarillo; a daughter, Connie Starkey of Canyon; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Photos from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Carter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arvilla Marie Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 29 Apr 1931, last residence Amarillo, Randall Co., TX [part of Amarillo is in Randall Co.].
See the obituary of her husband, Earnest Dean Halford (which provided her maiden name), in this compilation.
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ASA EVANDER ALFORD
Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
Photo from Abilene Reporter-News, 21 January 1945
In advertisement for Abilene Candy Mfg. Co.
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ August 1978
Services for Asa E. Alford, 80, of Abilene will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial to be in Greenleaf Cemetery....
Mr. Alford died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday in an Abilene hospital following a one-week illness.
He was born July 3, 1898 in Burnet County and was a candy maker for Bacon Candy Co. in Abilene. He had formerly worked for Walker-Smith Co. in Brownwood. He married Leatrice Dikes in Brownwood April 10, 1920. She died Sept. 21, 1977. She was a member of the University Baptist Church in Abilene.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley Alford and Ray Alford, both of Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Retha) Hitchcock of Brownwood, two brothers, Preston B. Alford of Abilene and Jess Alford of Brownwood; and five grandchildren.
Photo from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J. Miller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1978) dates of Asa Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Leatrice “Lela” Dikes Alford; his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his siblings Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
Asa and Leatrice celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—10 April 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Asa E. Alford, 3236 Russell, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at open house Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Alford, 2141 S. 8th.
Another son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alford, are joining the Stanley Alfords as hosts.
Houseparty will include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kiker of San Angelo, Mrs. Charles Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Alford, also of Brownwood.
Mr. Alford was born July 3 1898, in Burnet. Mrs. Alford was born March 28, 1900, at Salt Creek in Brown County.
They met Nov. 5, 1916, at Brownwood where they were married April 10, 1920.
After their marriage they lived at Pasadena, Calif., Memphis, Tenn., and Brownwood before coming to Abilene.
Mr. Alford manufactures Mr. A’s Peanut Brittle. For 38 years he was superintendent of Abilene Candy Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Alford are members of University Baptist Church. He is a member of its Pioneer Sunday School Class, she of the Dorcas Class.
They have five grandchildren.
The Alfords’ hobbies are their flowers and garden.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Asa Evander 1898 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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AUBERT DOWL “AL” ALFORD
Brother of Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
Father of Beth Ann Alford Watson Parson, AAFA #0442
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 5 February 2010
A.D. “Al” Alford, age 79, of McKinney, Texas, passed away February 3, 2010, in McKinney. He was married to Shirley Rae Hatley Alford who preceded him in death on July 4, 2007.
He is survived by his son, Lance Alford and wife, Debi of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and husband, Thomas of Celina, Texas, Cynthia Helton and husband, Jody of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Amy Herron and husband, David, also of Celina, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, Texas, 75071 with Dr. H. Bailey Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday evening in the parlor at First Baptist Church in McKinney. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow 972-562-2601
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Allen, Collin Co., TX—_____ February 2010
A.D. “Al” Alford, age 79, of McKinney, Texas, passed away February 3, 2010, in McKinney. Al was born in Pickton, Texas, to George Dowl and Mary Belle (Harrelson) Alford.
Al graduated in 1948 from the original Boyd High School in McKinney and later earned an associate degree from Arlington State College. He remained active with The University of Texas Arlington as President of the UTA Alumni Association.
Al was the founder and owner of Alford Insurance Agency in McKinney for many years.
Al was a college baseball umpire for thirty-seven years and was well respected in both high school and collegiate umpire associations across the country. His many achievements included the 1974 College World Series, UIL state baseball tournament for four years, and Connie Mack World Series Baseball in Farmington, New Mexico. Al officiated at the plate in the longest baseball game in Southwest Conference History - a full twenty innings. He founded the McKinney Mavericks Summer Baseball Organization in 1971 and was instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mantle World Series to McKinney. Al was a past member of Collin County and Dallas Baseball Umpire Associations and a member of the ABUA Umpire Hall of Fame.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in McKinney where he served for over thirty years as a deacon and greeter.
Al was an avid golfer who never had a bad lie along with two verified holes in one. He was presently member of McKinney Parks and Recreation Board and a former McKinney City Councilman.
Al proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he received a purple heart.
He is survived by his son, Lance Alford and wife, Debi of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and husband, Thomas of Celina, Texas, Cynthia Helton and husband, Jody of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Amy Herron and husband, David, also of Celina, Texas; grandchildren, Maezi, Carli, and Mitchell Alford, Kristen Coffman and husband, Matt, Alyssa Watson, Colin, Jon, and Julie Helton, and Katie and Matt Herron; great-grandchildren, Abby and Whitney Coffman; brothers, Grady Joe Alford of Wichita, Kansas and Bobby Dwayne Alford of Texas; sister, Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster of Richardson, Texas; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley on July 4, 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St., McKinney, Texas, 75071 with Dr. H. Bailey Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday evening in the parlor at First Baptist Church in McKinney. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.
Photo from Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Collin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Romo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aubert Dowl Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Aug 1930, last residence Celina, Collin Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Shirley Rae Hatley Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Aubert Dowl 1930 TX1, George Dowl 1910 TX2, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John about 1801 NC6.
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AUDREY LOUISE THOMAS ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 18 July 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Audrey L. Alford entered eternal rest on July 13, 1992. She is survived by her son Mitchell Alford Jr., one grandson Quentin Alford, a special friend Joseph Poyote, parents Elton and Joice Thomas, one sister and five brothers. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. Mrs. Alford was employed by the Texas Employment Commission for 21 years.
Wake was Friday July 17, 1992 7–9 P.M. Greater St. Matthew B.C. Funeral service Saturday July 18, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater St. Matthew B.C. 7701 Jutland. Interment: Houston Memorial Garden.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Audrey Louise Alford died 13 July 1992 in Harris Co., TX.
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AUGUSTA CECELIA “GUSSIE” WOHLEB ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Wednesday, 19 July 2006
Services for Augusta Wohleb Alford, 95, of Temple are pending with Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
Mrs. Alford died Monday, July 17, in a Galveston hospital
In another article:
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Saturday, 22 July 2006
Alford, Augusta Cecelia, 95, Temple, 2 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Entombment in Garden Memorial Mausoleum, St. Monica’s Catholic Cemetery, Cameron. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple, in charge.
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CAMERON HERALD
Cameron, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 27 July 2006
Augusta Cecelia Alford, 95, of Temple and formerly of Cameron, died July 17 in a Galveston hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Ranjan Cletus officiating. Entombment followed in the Garden Memorial Mausoleum at St. Monica’s Catholic Cemetery in Cameron.
Alford was born to Albina (Mondrik) and Clem A. Wohleb in Cameron Nov. 17, 1910. She was raised in Cameron. She worked at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beaumont and worked at Kelly Field in San Antonio during World War II.
She married Robert A. Alford in St. Louis, Mo. in December 1946 and assisted her husband in ranching until the time of his death. She moved to Temple in 1980 and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She was a charter member of Scott & White Fitness Center in 1986.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and a sister.
Survivors include her son, Allen Robert Alford and sister, Albina Lee Wohleb Olsen....
Photo from Saint Monica’s Cemetery, Cameron, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Martha Waneck Satterwhite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Augusta Cecelia Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.
She was the second wife of Robert Atticus Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Atticus 1890 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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AUSTIN CHANCE ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 September 2000
Austin Chance Alfred, infant son of Stephanie Alfred of Beaumont, died on September 12, 2000 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Graveside services were held at Live Oak Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister and a brother, April Alfred and Aaron Lewis both of Beaumont.
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AVA MINTNER ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Monday, 14 August 2000
ALLETTSVILLE—Ava Alford, 105, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000.
She was born Nov. 12, 1894, in Sabine Parish, La., to the late Jacob Farrow and Linda Lee Carter Minter. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hallettsville.
Survivors: daughter, Hazel Timm of Hallettsville; nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Lawrence Alford; one daughter; parents; four sisters; three brothers; three grandsons; and one great-grandson....
Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Hallettsville....
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Many, La.... Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville....
Pallbearers: Pat Murphy, Bill Higgins, Bob Speed and Dub Allee.
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AVIS MAE WILSON ALFORD BRIGGS
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—14 October 1981
Mrs. Avis Mae Briggs, age 76 ... died Wednesday, October 14, 1981....
Survivors: Sons, Reden Alford, Charles Alford; sisters, Mrs. Lucille Wilson, all of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Ben Reichert; grandson, Billy Alford, both of Austin, Tex.; granddaughter, Andrea Grant, Hondo, Tex.; grandson, Ed Knapp, Lake Jackson, Tex.; Granddaughter, Pamela Dunbar, Italy; 5 great grandchildren....
Interment ... at I.O.O.F. Cemetery....
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn McKerral
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Avis Briggs (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Nov 1904, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Reden Alford; and her sons Charles Edgar Alford and Reden Norris Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Avis Mae Briggs died 14 Oct 1981 in Bexar Co., TX.
The FindAGrave contributor noted that she was the daughter of William E. and Mary Winston Wilson, and married second to T.V. Briggs.
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BARBARA ANN ALFORD
STAR–TELEGRAM
Forth Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—10 October 2002
FORT WORTH—Barbara Ann Alford, 68, a retired housekeeper, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1901 Amanda, the Rev. Karl Hockenhull, officiant. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Barbara at the funeral home noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m. in the main chapel.
Survivors: Children, Michael Crawford and wife, Marilyn, Patricia Shelton and Steven Fisher; sister, Dorothy Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.
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BARBARA ANN TURPEN ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 23 April 2006
Barbara Alford, 64, of Amarillo died Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Comanche Trail Church of Christ with Loran Harper officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.
Mrs. Alford was a very kind-hearted and loving person to everyone, and everyone loved her. She will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved her. She was member of Comanche Trail Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Turpen, and her husband, Wayne, in 2002.
Survivors include a daughter, Maribeth Martin of Amarillo; a son, Tony Alford of Amarillo; two grandsons, Chris Martin of Galveston and Matt Martin of Amarillo; two sisters, Shirley Moore and husband, Lee, of Amarillo, and Mary Jett of Meadow Brook, W. Va.; a special aunt, Joyce Hyden of Amarillo; and many extended family members who loved her very much.
The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Wayne Alford (which provided her middle name), in this compilation.
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BARBARA ELAINE ALFORD SMART ASHLEY
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 13 August 1999
OAKWOOD—Services for Barbara Alford Ashley, 47, Dallas, formerly of Oakwood, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Union United Methodist Church.
Burial will in Bethel Cemetery, Oakwood, under direction of Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine.
Ms. Ashley died Aug. 5.
She was born Jan. 20, 1952, to Andrew and Mercedee Washington Alford. She graduated from Butler public schools and Prairie View A&M University and worked for Xerox Corp. for 17 years. She was a member of Waymon Chapel AME Church, where she served as Sunday school secretary and a member of the choir. She later joined Greater El Bethel Baptist Church, Dallas. She married Robert Smart, Sr. and later Ezell Ashley.
Survivors include sons, Andre Alford, Robert Smart Jr., and Cavin Ashley, all of Dallas; mother, Mercedee Alford, Oakwood; sisterS, Ruthie Hamilton, Oakwood, Andrea McKinney, Nel Williams and Shirley Alford, all of Dallas; friend Harold Evans, Dallas; and one granddaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Ashley (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Barbara Elaine Ashley died 5 Aug 1999 in Dallas Co., TX.
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BARBARA ELAINE GLENN ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—20 December 2009
Elaine Glenn Alford, 63, of Amarillo died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Hillside Christian Church chapel with the Rev. Greg Corona, pastor of Hillside Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Elaine was born in 1946 to James Vernon and Bobbie Jean Forman Glenn in San Angelo. She moved with her family to Amarillo, where she graduated from Tascosa High School and soon after attended West Texas State University. She married her husband, Charlie Alford, in 1969 in Amarillo.
Elaine enjoyed camping and fishing with her family and friends. She was a blessed daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose life was full of laughter and love.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Glenn; her husband, Charlie Earl Alford; and a brother, Mason Glenn.
Survivors include her father, James Vernon Glenn and wife Bess of Amarillo; two daughters, Amy Clawson and husband Dan and Allison Alford, all of Amarillo; and two precious grandchildren, Amanda and Trevor Clawson.
The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105; or Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara Elaine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 June 1946, last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
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BARBARA FULLER ALFORD BEHRINGER
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 2 February 2006
Barbara Fuller Behringer, 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at her home in Gause. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at First Baptist Church in Hearne with Rev. Larry Blackmon of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in the Gause Cemetery in Gause.
Mrs. Behringer, homemaker, was born March 1, 1935 in Gause to Roy and Lillie (Seelke) Fuller.
She married LeRoy Behringer on Oct. 31, 1964 in Marlin.
She grew up in Gause and lived many years in Waco before retiring and moving back to Gause. She attended school in Gause and Hearne. She was member of First Baptist Church in Hearne.
Mrs. Behringer was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Fuller; seven sisters, Tempie Butler, Mary Brazell, Sadie Anderson, Elizabeth Rains, Polly Johnson, Lillian Anderson and Jeraldine Fuller.
Survivors include her husband, LeRoy Behringer of Gause; son, Aaron Roy Alford and wife Betty of Rockdale; three grandchildren, Jennifer Alford Hanke and husband Joe Wayne of Buckholts, Kellie Alford Zboril and husband Bo of Deanville and Heath Alford and wife B.J. of Ledbetter; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers included Irvin King, Ken Esten Cooke, John Shoemake, Kevin Cooke, Lee Thomason and Robert C. Remaley II.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church; 105 Davis, Hearne, TX 77859.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her first husband, John Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
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BARBARA ISABELLE CHURCH ALVORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Photo from Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized by Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas, TX
Alvord, Barbara Isabelle Church died in Dallas on May 18, 2008. Born in Norwich, CT, on June 26, 1925, Barbara was 82 years old. She grew up in Norwich, graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, worked for JH Whitney in New York and IBM in Denver and New York. Barbara met and married Ben Alvord while both worked for IBM. Shortly thereafter she became a full time mother for Christy Alvord, now Christy Alvord Eveland of Jacksonville, FL. Coming from a long line of New Englanders, Barbara was skeptical when Ben was asked by his employer, WR Grace, to move to Dallas in 1975. However, the move has been a great success. Both Barbara and Ben have enjoyed their lives and wonderful friends in Dallas over the past 33 years. While chemistry was Barbara’s college major, she took art history as an elective her senior year and found her passion. She became a docent for SMU’s Meadows Museum and greatly enjoyed the stimulation and people for over twenty years. Chemistry may have found its way into the kitchen. Barbara loved to cook, much to the delight of friends and family. She also was an enthusiastic participant in the Highland Park Presbyterian Church’s choir until declining health caused her resignation.
In addition to her husband, daughter and son-in-law, Christopher Eveland, Barbara is survived by a brother, Kenneth Church, sister-in-law, Lynn Church, both of West Chester, PA, two nieces, a nephew and their families.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel, David Davidson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752 (www.ataxia.org/giving) or a charity of your choice. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home and Cemetery 7405 W. Northwest Hwy. (214) 363-5401 Dignity Memorial.
AAFA NOTES: Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.
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BARBARA JANEA ANDERSON HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—7 December 2006
ANSON—Barbara “Janea” Hallford, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. No services planned. The body will be cremated. Arrangements handled by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert S. Hallford, in this compilation.
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BARBARA JEAN ALFORD YOUNG
Sister of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—18 May 1973
Young, Mrs. Jean, age 51, 822 Cambridge, Grand Prairie.
Survived by husband, Carl Young; daughter, Mrs. Barbara Doolin, Dallas; brother, Ralph Alford, Coffeyville, Kansas; sisters, Jewell Gallaugher, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Mrs. Pauline Hill, Fort Meyers, Florida.
Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Southland Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jim Garrett officiating. Interment Southland Memorial Park.
Southland Funeral Home, 800 SW Third, Grand Prairie.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her grandmother, Mary Jane McGee Alford, in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Barbara Jean KS 19221, George T. 1871 IN 2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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BARBARA JOAN SINGLETARY GOOCH ALFORD
Photo from Little Hope Cemetery, Beech Grove, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 May 2009
Barbara Joan Alford, 73, of Farrsville, Tx went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 13, 2009. Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery.
Barbara was a devoted Christian woman whom many knew as the Avon Lady.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Alford. Father James Singletary and sister Kay Sheryel Singletary.
Barbara is survived by her mother Hazel Singletary of Kirbyville, Tx. Daughter Sheryel and husband Tom Moore of Harker Heights, Tx. Son James and wife Jessie Gooch of Vidor, Tx. Grandchildren Sarah, Heather and Kelsey Moore of Harker Heights, Tx and Jason and Jerrod Gooch of Vidor, Tx. Great grandson Colt Norman of Harker Heights, Tx. Sister Margaret and husband Jack Griffin of Vidor, Tx. Brother James Singletary of Houston, Tx.
Memorials may be sent to Hillcrest Baptist Church of Jasper, Tx.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara Joan Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Apr 1936, last residence Wiergate, Newton Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Wallace Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone, which was taken 18 Sept 2009 but does not have an engraved death date for Barbara.
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BARDWELL MONROE ALVORD
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN & ENGINEMEN
January 1963
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bardwell Alvord (SS# issued by the RR) was born 17 June 1887 and died _____ Nov 1962, last residence not listed.
He was the son of John Alvord and Adaline McNabb.
His ALVORD lineage: Bardwell Monroe 1887 IN1, John 1857 IA2, George 1822 OH3, Edward 1786 CT4, Thomas Gould 1763 CT5, Thomas Gould 1742 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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BARRETT HALLFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 20 July 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
FORT WORTH—Barrett Hallford, 74, a retired auditor for the Tarrant County auditor’s office, passed away Friday, July 19, 2002, at a local hospital.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church building fund, 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133.
Barrett Hallford was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Hallford retired from the Tarrant County auditor’s office after 20 years of devoted employment.
Survivors: His wife of 52 years, Shirley Hallford of Fort Worth; son, Michael Barrett Hallford of Fort Worth; daughter, Robin McReynolds and her husband, Bruce, of Crowley; grandchildren, Holland Elizabeth McReynolds and Tyler Barrett McReynolds, both of Crowley; sisters, Mrs. Vernon McCall of Montgomery and Mrs. James Beights of Lubbock; brother, Joseph C. Hallford Jr. of Fort Stockton; and several nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born , last residence
See the obituaries of his wife, Shirley May Hallford; and brother John Duncan Hallford in this compilation.
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BEILA VEDELIA PRICE ALFRED
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ May 1993
Funeral services for Beila Vedelia Alfred, 75, of Conroe, were held Wednesday, May 12, 1993 at 11 a.m. in Cashner Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Martin Fuller officiating. Interment followed at 3:30 p.m. in Old Zion Cemetery in Kennard, with Cashner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alfred was born Feb. 14, 1918 in Houston County and passed away May 11, 1993 in Conroe. She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church of Pasadena.
Survivors include her husband, Elzie Alfred of Conroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeane and John Crumpler of Willis and Patricia and Mike White of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Dort and Cleo Price of Rosharon; grandchildren, Julie, Jill, Jan, Gary, Jeanie and Joshua; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beila V. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Elzie Dryden Alfred, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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BENJAMIN ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 21 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Benjamin Alfred, 53, of Lake Charles, La. died Nov. 15 at LBJ Hospital in Houston.
Funeral will be at 8 p.m. today at Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church in Fenton, La., with burial Saturday at the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel in Lake Charles.
A native of Houston, he lived in Lake Charles a number of years.
Survivors include sisters, Bernice Hale of Houston, Blanche Roland of Richmond, Calif., Lurdy Alfred of Lake Charles and Betty Spikes of Fenton; and brothers, the Rev. Eddie Alfred, Hayward Alfred, Luther Alfred, Earlvin Alfred and Melvin Alfred, all of Fenton.
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AMERICAN PRESS
Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA—Friday, 21 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
FENTON [Jefferson Davis Parish]—Funeral services for Benjamin Alfred, 53, will be at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 21, in Greater St. Joseph Baptist Church.... Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greater St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder…. Mr. Alfred died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in a Houston hospital.
A native of Fenton, he lived in Houston for many years.
Survivors include four sisters, Bernice Hale of Houston, Blanche Roland of Richmond, Calif., Lurdy Alfred of Lake Charles and Betty Spikes of Fenton; five brothers, Rev. Eddie Alfred, and Hayward, Luther, Earlvin and Melvin Alfred, all of Fenton.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Fenton, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles T. Baggett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Benjamin Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 July 1944, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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BENJAMIN FRANK ALFORD
Grandfather of John W. Casall Jr., AAFA #1400
Uncle of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
Children of Jacob & Twillie Gibson Alford, 1955 - Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX
Photo from Find A Grave contributor Marsha Gray, daughter-in-law of Virginia’s eldest child, Wilbur Maurice “Bill” Gray—used with permission
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Wednesday, 27 May 1981
INGLESIDE—B. Frank Alford, 83, passed away Tuesday [May 26] in an Aransas Pass hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was a native of Rising Star, Texas and had lived in Ingleside since 1929. He was a retired employee from Central Power and Light Company, a naval veteran of WWI serving aboard the U.S.S. Arizona and the U.S.S. Texas. He was a charter member of the Rising Star American Legion, a life-long Methodist serving as a member of the official board of the Ingleside United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Ingleside School Board for a number of years and was a charter member of the Ingleside Rotary Club.
Survivors include his wife, Vera of Ingleside; one son, Col. Frank Alford, Jr. of San Antonio; his daughter, Mrs. Wanda Casall of Ingleside; two sisters, [Mrs.] F.E. Roark of Rising Star, Mrs. Edgar Philen of De Soto; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Ingleside with Rev. Dick Lear, officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Ingleside.
Marshall Funeral Home [Aransas Pass].
Photo from Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, San Patricio Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Jan 1898 and died _____ May 1981, last residence Ingleside, San Patricio Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford; and siblings Virginia Harriett Alford Gray and Virgil Carl Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Benjamin Frank 1898 TX1, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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BENJAMIN LONNIE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 September 1969
Alford, B.L., 7223 Toland.
Survived by wife, Mrs. Juanita Alford; son, Leslie Alford, Garland; daughters, Mrs. Melvin Hataway Jr., Dallas, Mrs. Richard Blair, Little Rock, Ark.; mother, Mrs. Amanda Jane Alford; brother, R.L. Alford, Prescott, Ariz.; sister, Mrs. Joe Kegarrals, Wilmer, Texas; seven grandchildren.
Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Grove Hill Cemetery, Rev. Roy Simms officiating.
Troy Suggs Funeral Home
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Schulze Alford; daughter Elinor Ann Alford Hataway; and mother Amanda Jane Parker Allford in this compilation.
His full name is from Tammyh22’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry), posted by his granddaughter.
Members of this family spell their last name both Alford and Allford.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: B.L. Alford’s death certificate says he was born 14 Sept 1901 in Mississippi, the son of Amanda Jane Parker and unknown father. He died 8 Sept 1969 in Dallas, Dallas Co. The informant was Mrs. Juanita Alford.
In 1920, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK: Lonnie Allford, age 19 born MS, is living with the family of his brother Razzie Allford. His mother, Amanda Allford, widow age 49 born MS, is also in the household.
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BENNETT JAMES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 25 June 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Bennett James “B.J.” Alford, born July 13, 1917, died June 24, 1994. Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Employed by Bell Telephone for thirty years.
Survived by wife, Drucilla Alford; one son, Greg Alford; step-son, James Turner; step-daughter, Carolyn Pruiett; two brothers, Jim & Paul Alford; sister, Jewel Thomas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four nephews, ten nieces and many friends….
Services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 26, 1994, Lamar & Smith Chapel…. Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday at Pickton Cemetery, Pickton, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials may be made to Irwindell Methodist Church, 324 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75211.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bennett J. Alford (SS# issued in DC) was born 13 July 1917, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife Drucilla Margaret Finklea Turner Alford; and his brothers James Jefferson Alford and Lewis Paul Alford in this compilation.
Bennett was the youngest son of Bennett Jefferson Alford. Bennett’s first wife was Audrey Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Bennett James 1917 TX1, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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BENNIE CHARLES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 24 January 1969
TRUCK DRIVER DIES IN FREEWAY MISHAP
The driver of a commercial truck was killed about 4 p.m. Thursday [January 23] and his passenger hurt slightly when the truck overturned on the Garland Road exit from Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway.
Accident investigator E. K. Shetler identified the victim as Bennie Charles Alford, 19, of 2467 Pentagon Parkway. He was dead on arrival at Parkland Hospital.
A passenger, Tony Riveria, 17, of 4500 Gaston was thrown clear and escaped with only minor injuries.
Shelter said Alford was eastbound on LBJ when he turned off at the Garland Road exit and lost control of the truck, which flipped over off the roadway. Alford was pinned beneath the wreckage.
The death was the sixth fatality for 1969 city traffic.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From TX Death Certificates: Bennie Charles Alford, single black, of Hearne, Robertson Co., TX, was born 31 Oct 1948 in TX, son of Bennie Clifton Alford and Johnnie Morrison. He died 23 Jan 1969 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was a truck driver for Gulf Fish & Oyster Co. He was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Dallas.
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BENNIE MILTON HALFORD
FAIRFIELD RECORDER
Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—4 June 2009
Graveside services were held earlier this month for Butler resident Bennie Halford, 61, who died May 6 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Halford was born in Dallas on March 5, 1948 to Richard Halford and Mildred Rankin Halford.
For 29 years, he was employed as an equipment operator with the City of Dallas water department.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors.
Services were held at Dew Cemetery on May 9 with David Hallum officiating.
Mr. Halford is survived by his wife Sabra Halford of Butler; children, Millie Council and husband Jeff of Kaufman, Stephanie Harrison and husband Phillip of Kaufman, Richard Halford and wife Cassie of Kaufman, Kenneth Brobst of Denver, Colorado, Angela Jones and husband Patrick of Jacksonville, and Howard Danner and wife Brandi of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Linda Armstrong of Alvord.
Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home in Fairfield.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bennie Milton Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence “Texas.”
From TX Births: Bennie Milton Halford was born 5 March 1948 in Dallas Co., son of Richard Lee Halford and Mildred Estelle Rankin.
From TX Divorces: Bennie M. Halford, age 43, and Eva I. Halford, age 43, divorced on 23 Apr 1991 in Kaufman Co., TX. They were married on 22 March 1965 and had 3 children.
From TX Marriages: Benny M. Halford, age 44, married Lena S. Ballard, age 41, on 29 Oct 1992 in Henderson Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Bennie M. Halford, age 46, married Sabra D. Kaser, age 47, on 19 June 1994 in Anderson Co., TX. In another record, the date is 18 June 1994 and her name is Sabra Dawn Danner.
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BENNY B. ALFORD
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—_____ May 2017
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Benny Alford, 77, of Waskom, Texas will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Faith Independent Baptist Church of Waskom. Mr. Alford passed away Saturday morning [May 20] at his home with his loving family by his side.
Benny Alford was born December 06, 1939 to Robert and Wauneta Alford in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He graduated from College High in 1958. In November of 1958, Benny married Della Mae Burkart of Dewey, Oklahoma. Benny was employed at Leonard Printing in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. While working for the printing company, Benny decided to attend classes at Oklahoma State University Technical Branch in Okmulgee, Oklahoma from 1965–1967, earning a Commercial Art Degree. After college he was employed with Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In 1968 Benny moved his family to Assaria, Kansas where he taught Commercial Art at the Salina Area Vocational Technical Training School. In June of 1972 they moved to Ore City, Texas and started Studio A, a commercial art studio. Just after Christmas in 1974 they moved to Waskom, Texas. After moving to Waskom, Benny saw a real need for rental housing and started A & A Home Rentals. He continued to operate Studio A until his retirement.
At the age of 21, Benny committed his life to Christ. From that day forward, he was active in his church and the communities they lived. He enjoyed working in church youth programs, and shared his art talents and knowledge with many over the years.
Benny was a faithful servant at Faith Baptist Church in Waskom. From overseeing the building construction to teaching bible lessons, Benny was present and giving of his time. He put his heart and soul into every task. Benny cared deeply for everyone he came in contact with. He had a burden to see souls saved and souls serving Christ. He will be forever missed and can never be replaced. To God be the glory for his wonderful life.
Surviving Benny is his loving wife of 58 years, Della Mae Alford; son, Chris Alford and wife, Kelly; daughter, Kim Hanks and husband, Cliff; son, Scott Alford; brother, Gene Alford and wife, Gwen; grandchildren, Matt Alford, Marshal Alford, Blake Hanks, Trey Hanks, Heather Alford, and Whitney Alford; great-grandchildren, Alice Alford, Derick Alford, Payton Myers and Carson Myers.
Benny is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Pamela Joleen Alford.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hearts Way Hospice of Marshall for their assistance and help they have provided during this difficult time. We would also like to thank our friends and church family for their visits, help and prayers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Robert Stacy Alford and Wauneta Frances Burchfield Alford, in this compilation.
His Find A Grave memorial says he was cremated.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His lineage: Benny B. 1939 OK1, Robert Stacy 1912 OK2, Newton Elisha 1892 MS3, John Anthony 1862 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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BENNIE RAY ALFORD
Photo from Brazos Funeral Home, Waco, TX
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Bennie Ray Alford, 43, of Bruceville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. A celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Brazos Funeral Home with the Rev. Yolanda Romero officiating.
Bennie was born Feb. 11, 1966, in Wharton, Texas, to Jim Ed Alford and Norma Jean (Sanders) Dorris. Bennie enjoyed the outdoors and cooking for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his biological father, Jim Ed Alford; step father, Charles Clinton Dorris Sr.; brothers, Charles Clinton Dorris Jr. and wife, Maria of Hewitt, and Jim Ed Alford Jr. and Kenny Alford, both of Virginia; sister, Tammy Buxton of Houston; and family friend, Ruben Oballe of Bruceville.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.brazosfuneralhome.com. February 11, 1966 - May 8, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bennie Ray Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bruceville, McLennan Co., TX.
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BERNADETTE ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ March 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Bernadette Alford passed Monday, March 24, 1991 in a local hospital. Survivors are husband, Harvey Alford, two sons, parents. Wake service Wednesday night, 8–10 p.m. Calhoun Chapel. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 a.m. Calhoun Chapel…. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BERNICE HAZEL ALFORD POLASEK MCCOY
July 08, 1930 - November 21, 2005
Mc Coy, Hazel Polasek passed away November 25, 2005 in Dallas Texas at the age of 75.
She is survived by sons Lemmie ‘‘Sam’’ Polasek & wife Martha, Bob Polasek & wife Bobbie Jo, John Polasek Jr, Weldon Polasek & wife Tresa, and David Polasek. Stepson Ronnie Sherman & wife Jo Ann. 1 granddaughter, 8 Grandsons, 11 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister, as well as numerous nieces nephews and other family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lemmie & Bernice Alford, husband John Polasek, husband David McCoy, sister Wilma and brothers, Billy, Jesse, & Sylvester. Stepsons Vick & Wayne Sherman.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel Polasek (SS# issued in TX), last residence Seagoville, Dallas Co., TX.
From TX Births: Lemmie Webber Polasek and David Allen Polasek were born in Dallas Co., sons of John Victor Polasek and Hazel Bernice Alford.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): Bernice Hazel Alford was born 8 July 1930 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fry.
From California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry): Lemmie W. Alford, born 5 July 1901 in CA, died 3 Apr 1975 in Tulare Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey, where Lemmie is listed as Lemuel W. Alford. He is also Lemuel in his brother William E. Alford’s obituary (California Obituaries).
Her lineage: Bernice Hazel 1930 CA1, Lemmie/Lemuel W. 1901 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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BERNICE JOHNSON ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—31 March 2009
Graveside services for Bernice J. Alfred, 94, of Tyler, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Mark Trammel officiating under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Bernice J. Alfred passed away March 30, 2009. She was born Oct. 10, 1914, in Calhoun, Ark., to Harry B. and Martha Annis Crisp Johnson. She graduated from high school in Minden, La. Bernice and H.C. Alfred Jr. of Tyler were married in 1933 in DeQueen, Ark. They made their home in Tyler, where they enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
In 1943 Bernice started her 34-year career with Tyler Independent School District in the cafeteria of Douglas Elementary. She went from there to Marsh, Bonner, and then opened the cafeterias of two new schools, Bell Elementary and Robert E. Lee High School. She ended her career as director of food services in TISD administration, retiring in 1977.
Bernice was known as an excellent cook and took great pleasure in preparing special family meals. Her other interests included cane-pole fishing and flower gardening. Her yard was a showplace of large azaleas and flowering trees.
She is predeceased by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Frank Davis; grandchildren, Freddie L. Willingham Jr., and Tina Willingham.
She is survived by daughters, Nelwyn Davis of Dallas and Mary Evelyn Willingham and husband Fred Willingham of Winona; grandchildren, Mark Willingham and wife Kristie of Tyler, Leland Willingham of Winona and Kathy Odom and husband Ken of Rowlett; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews….
Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas HomePlace, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice J. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Howard Crawford 1911 TX1, Horace Crawford 1871 LA2, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA3, Warren 1816 NC4.
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BERNICE KATHLEEN LESSITER ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Jack Delaye Alford, AAFA #0543
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—1 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997
Bernice Kathleen Alford, age 78, died January 30, 1996, at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a lengthy illness which she met with grace and dignity.
Mrs. Alford was born January 25, 1918, in Rice, Texas, the daughter of Doriss D. and Ethel Dyer Lessiter. Her father died in 1919 and her mother married Louis Edward Lentz of Malone, Texas in 1920.
Mrs. Alford graduated from Malone High School and Cosmetology in Houston, Texas. During the time she was in Houston, she was a stylist and manicurist to Oveta Culp Hobby, head of the WAC’s during World War II. While in Houston, she met her future husband, Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., a soldier with the 97th Infantry Division. They were married December 26, 1941.
During Mrs. Alford’s illness, her husband never left her side and cared for her with constant devotion and love. She will always be his “Baby.” Mrs. Alford resided in Beaumont for 34 years before moving to Silsbee upon Mr. Alford’s retirement from Mobil Oil. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Silsbee.
In addition to her beloved husband, Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., she is survived by two daughters, Susan Allen of Waco, Texas, Claudia K. Presley of Pt. Neches; one son, Jimmy N. Alford of Wisconsin, two grandsons, John Jay Etheredge of Dallas, Texas, and Patrick Alford of Pt. Neches, and one great granddaughter.
Bernice will always be remembered for her love of her family and her beauty as a person not only outwardly but in her heart….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice K. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Jasper Newell Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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BERNICE WILLIE MCLAIN ALFORD
San Antonio, Bexar Co.,TX—_____ November 2012
Bernice Willie Alford, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at the age of 93.
She was born in Baxley, Georgia to parents Willie and Sallie McLain, on June 25, 1919. Bernice will always be remembered for the love and dedication she held for her family and she will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Walter K. Alford, four brothers and two sisters.
Bernice is survived by her daughters, Jaye Alford and her husband Rick Mahoney of Pearland, Texas, and Barbara Redman and her husband Mick Redman of Mentor Ohio; seven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah Coursey of Brunswick, Georgia; brother, Eddie McLain of Colorado City, Texas.
A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Hi First Baptist Church, 6623 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, December 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held the following morning, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, Texas. Please visit www.funerariadelangelroyakers.com for online tributes
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2013 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Lizzie E. Lilly Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.
She was the wife of Walter Kemlin/Kimlin Alford (1918–1988), buried in the same cemetery.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Jesse Alford born about 1785 SC.
Her husband’s lineage: Walter K. 1918 SC1, Ophra K. 1893 SC2, Arthur S. 1857 SC3, Jess 1834 SC4, Jesse 1785 SC5.
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BERTHA LEA TAYLOR ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 August 2002
EASTLAND—Bertha Alford, 86, of Eastland, passed away Sunday [August 4] in Eastland. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Merriman Cemetery in Ranger.
Mrs. Alford was born on May 10, 1916 in Swisher County, Texas to Lonzo and Talatha (Fox) Taylor. She attended Eastland county schools. She married Doc Alford on April 2, 1934 in Ranger. Mrs. Alford was an employee of the Lancaster Clothes Factory and the Melrose Dress Shop. She was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and handy work. She was a member of the Camp Inspiration Church of God in Eastland. She had lived in Dallas and most recently at Lake Leon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Shirley Lynch, and a brother Andy J. Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Doc, of Eastland; daughters, Barbara Jones Brown of Ranger, Sylvia Moreland of Lake Leon, and Ida Lea Norris of Eastland; son, Robert Lonzo “Bud” Alford of Pearl, Mississippi; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Eastland, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lee “Doc” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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BERTHA LUCILLE ALFORD MCCLELLAND
Aunt of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—2 January 2002
FORT WORTH [Tarrant Co.], TX—Bertha Alford McClelland, 88, passed away on November 23, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. Memorial services were held on Sunday, January 5, 2002, at First Methodist Church in Natchitoches. Her body was donated to medical science at LSUMC in Shreveport.
Born on February 9, 1913, she was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Alford. She graduated from Byrd High in 1930, attended Centenary College and graduated from Northwestern in Natchitoches. She married L.M. McClelland in 1937 and resided in Natchitoches where she was Supervisor of Child Protection at the Natchitoches Welfare Department.
Her parents, her husband, and siblings, Edgar Alford, Mary Foye, and Carrie Mae Adger, and Jo Masingill preceded her in death.
Daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Kenneth E. and Carrie McClelland Hinze and granddaughter, Amy Hinze, of Fort Worth, and grandson, Wesley Hinze of Waco, and a sister, Gladys Wilson of Florida, survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha A. McClelland (SS# issued in LA), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Mary Eliza Alford Foye and Needham Edgar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Joseph Martin Alford; and sisters Carrie Mae Alford Adger and Jo Martin Alford Masingill in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sister Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson in Mississippi Obituaries.
Her parents were the Rev. Joseph Martin Alford and Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Bertha Lucille 1913 MS1, Joseph Martin 1870 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BERTHA M. ALFORD BESTER
LaMarque, Galveston Co., TX—_____ November 2012
The beautiful and virtuous life of Bertha M. Bester began on September 23, 1933 in Poplarville, Mississippi. She was born to the union of Robert Daniel Alford and Velma Fredrick Alford.
Bertha was educated in the public schools of Poplarville and accepted Christ at an early age at New Welcome Baptist Church in White Sand Community. Bertha was an active member of New Welcome where she worked diligently in the church serving as Financial Secretary, member of the choir and Jr. Mission Association. She was employed at Pearl River County Hospital in Poplarville.
Bertha united in marriage to the love of her life, Lee Andrew Bester and to this union seven children were born. She later moved to Texas City, Texas and united with Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City under the pastorate of the late Rev. E.J. Johnson. She was an active member serving in the choir and other ministries of the church. She was employed at County Memorial Hospital, presently, Mainland Medical Center serving until her retirement.
Bertha was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family and she loved the Lord.
On November 19, 2012, Bertha completed her earthly journey and went home to rest.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Daniel and Velma Alford; her husband, Lee Andrew Bester; her children, Louis Edward Bester and Alvin Ray Bester; and her siblings, Lillie McGee, Inna Katherine Allen and Edward James Alford.
Left to celebrate her legacy of Christian and family values are her children, Barbara Ann Reaves (Jay), Wayne Allen Bester (Cynthia), Michelle Bester Jones (Barney), Ron Terrell Bester (Theresa) and Roderick Andrew (Miacona Charles) Bester; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers, Bobbie Garrett, Royan Hinton, Joyce L. Johnson, Earl C. Alford (Iretha), Lonnie C. Alford (Josephine), Ronald Douglas Alford (Doris); devoted daughter-in-law, Andrea Bester-Brown; sister-in-law, Emily Doris Raine and brother-in-law, Moses Bester; devoted and special friends, Lana and Ruben Mason; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Home Going Celebration: 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 24, 2012, Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church, #19 Sixth Street North, Texas City, TX 77590.
Photo from Dave Monday, Pearl River Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rickey J. Rawls
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her sister Ina Catherine Alford Allen in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Edward James Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
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BERTHA MARIE JESSE ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Thursday, 13 August 2009
Bertha Marie Alford, born on October 13, 1927 in Kingsville, TX to Emil and Irene Jesse, entered into rest on August 6, 2009 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 81.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James F. Alford. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kilbane-Carr and husband William B. Carr; grandchildren, Brandon F. Kilbane, Daniel J. Kilbane, Maura M. Kilbane; and great grandson, Landon Kilbane and many other relatives and a host of loving friends. Bertha will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
SERVICES: The family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2009 beginning at 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at 718 Indigo Dr. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Coker United Methodist Church, 231 E. North Loop Rd. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Forest Alford, in this compilation.
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BERTHA WORTHINGTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—12 September 1986
Services for Bertha Worthington Alford of Rosser, Kaufman County, an active member of community organizations, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Sparkman-Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel, Dallas.
Mrs. Alford, 52, died Thursday at Presbyterian Medical Center in Dallas.
A native of Dallas, she lived at her family’s Flying A Ranch in Rosser. Her husband, Fred F. Alford, is president of Alford Refrigerated Warehouses Inc. and is mayor of Rosser.
She was a graduate of The Hockaday School and attended Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C., and Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
She served as corporate secretary to the board of directors of Alford Refrigerated and was a member of several warehousing and frozen-food professional organizations.
Mrs. Alford was a supporter of the Scurry-Rosser school district’s home economics program. She donated cookbooks, cooking equipment and instructional videotapes to the schools.
The Scurry-Rosser Future Homemakers Chapter named her Honorary Mother of 1986.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband; a daughter, Bertha W. “B’ Alford of Dallas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Worthington of Dallas; and a sister, Amy Davis of Austin.
Photo from Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Romo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 June 1934 and died _____ Sept 1986, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frederick Fergus Alford Jr.; and children Frederick Fergus Alford III and Harriett Olita Alford in this compilation.
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BERTIE HALL DAVIS ALFORD HENDERSON
Mother of Evonne Lynne Alford Salmons Alford, AAFA #0130
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 1 August 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Bertie H. Alford Henderson
March 1, 1910 - July 30, 1997
Funeral services for Bertie H. Alford Henderson, 87 of Rosenberg are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday, August 2, 1997 from Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will be in Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 1, 1997, 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Rosenberg. Mrs. Henderson died Wednesday evening [July 30] in Richmond.
She was born March 1, 1910 in Ringgold [Bienville Parish], Louisiana to J.H. and Bertie Bailey Hall. She grew up in Willis, TX and was educated at Sam Houston State University where she was a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi. She taught Home Economics in Thorndale public schools, and retired in 1971 after serving as Burleson County and Fort Bend Extension Home Economist. She served as Assistant State Director for American Association of Retired Persons 1976-80. She was a life long member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors included two daughters, Barbara Davis Zapalac of Houston and Evonne Alford Salmons of Rosenberg; a sister, Mildred Inglehart of Houston; two sisters-in-law Sue Hall of Wharton and Nancy Hall of Conroe; four step-children, Phil Alford, Jr. of Lewisville, AR, Earlene Schmidt, Doug Henderson and Ed Henderson all of Tomball; three grandchildren; sixteen step-grandchildren; two great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell in charge of arrangements (409) 567-3232.
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby Joe Slovak
Bertie, her second husband Philip, and his sister Lizzie are buried in this Alford plot.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Philip Bruce Alford, in this compilation.
Bertie Hall married (1) _____ Davis. She married (2) Philip Bruce Alford, the son of Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott. Bertie married (3) Early A. Henderson on 7 June 1980 in Fort Bend Co., TX [TX Marriages].
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BERTIE MAE ROBINSON ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 2 March 1995
Funeral services for Bertie Mae Alford, 66, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Phillips & Luckey Chapel with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died Wednesday, Feb. 22 in St. David’s Hospital, Austin.
She had resided in the Forest Grove community for the past 15 years after moving from Austin.
Mrs. Alford was born April 6, 1928 in Austin to Mr. and Mrs. John S. (Emma Raven) Robinson.
Mrs. Alford retired from Southwestern Bell in 1980. She had been a switchboard operator and also handled collections.
She and M.J. Alford were married Nov. 30, 1945 in San Antonio.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Robinson; and two brothers, J.S. and Charles Robinson.
Survivors include her husband, M.J. Alford of Forest Grove; a son, Monte Alford of Forest Grove; a daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Richard O’Brien of Round Rock; and four grandchildren, David and Terry O’Brien and Travis and Brandon Alford.
Pallbearers were Billy Alford, Bobby Alford, David O’Brien, Johnny Robinson, Chris Robinson, Rodney Spence, Joe Williams and John Alford.
Honorary pallbearers were Rusty Wilhite, J.T. Ellis, Claude Spence, Hubert Watson and Peanut Hairston.
Mrs. Alford enjoyed reading and going to movies and, while growing up, was an usher at Austin’s Paramount Theater.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Bertie M. Alford (SS# issued in DC) but incorrectly list her death date as 2 Feb 1995, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, M.J. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BESS CECILE CLARK ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ September 1974
Alford, Bess Clark (Mrs. Nathaniel Ezekiel) of Rockdale. Age 71. Died September 4, 1974, in a Temple [Bell Co.] hospital after a lingering illness. Services held (Fri.) at the First Baptist Church in Rockdale....
Burial IOOF Cemetery. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Alford, nee Bess Clark, daughter of the late Jim & Mattie Worley Clark was born 1/12/1903 in Milam County and attended Thorndale Public Schools. Member of the First Baptist Church in Rockdale for many years.
Preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister.
Survivors: Husband, N.E. Alford and son, Zeke Alford, both of Rockdale; sister, Mrs. George (Mattie) Andrews of Houston; 2 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
In another article:
CAMERON HERALD
Cameron, Milam Co., TX—Monday, 9 September 1974
Mrs. N.E. Alford, 71, of Rockdale died Wednesday in a Temple hospital. Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church with Rev. O.O. Simpson officiating. Burial was in the 1OOF Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, a lifelong resident of Milam County, was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband a son, Zeke Alford of Rockdale; a sister, Mrs. George Andrews of Houston and two grandchildren.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____Sept 1974) dates of Bess Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of her son Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” Jr. in this article.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate, which provides her middle name, says she died 4 Sept 1974 in Temple, Bell Co., TX, age 71. Her parents are identified as James A. Clark and Mattie Worley. Her place of burial is listed only as Rockdale, TX, which was also her residence.
The Rockdale Reporter obituary was originally posted to the Milam County, TX, Ancestry message board showing a publication date of August 1994 and a death date of 17 August 1994. That is the death date of her husband, Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford, Sr. A re-check of the text was requested without results. As of November 2008, the original obituary message has disappeared. We are including this obituary with a corrected death date and publication date since the other text seems correct, but it is undoubtedly not verbatim.
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BESSIE AUDRY ROBINS ALFORD
Mother of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078
Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 31 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
NASHVILLE, AR—Bessie A. Alford, 83, of Athens, Texas formerly of Nashville, died Wednesday, Oct 29, 1997, in an Athens nursing home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 20, 1914, in Ozan, Ark. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fern Freel Sunday School Class and XYZ Club.
Survivors include one son, Edwin Alford of Nashville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Clyve McDaniel of Athens and Jean and Calvin Climer of Burleson, Texas; one sister, Ailene Brandon of Nashville; four grandchildren, Mike Climer and Kevin Climer of Arlington, Texas, Kristin Tibbits of Little Rock and Rebecca Alford of Nashville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 pm Saturday at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park....
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DAILY REVIEW
Athens, Henderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Services for Bessie A. Alford, 83, of Athens and formerly of Nashville, Arkansas, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Nashville.... Burial was in Restland Memorial Park in Nashville. Local arrangements were under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home of Athens.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [October 29] at South Place Nursing Center in Athens.
She was born July 20, 1914, in Ozan, Arkansas, to Ed [William Edgar] and Georgia Benefield Robins. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Nashville, Fern Freel Sunday school class, and the XYZ Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Alford on March 19, 1992; a twin brother, Jessie Robins; and a sister, Ruby Webb.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her son, Ed Alford of Nashville, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Clyve McDaniel of Athens and Jean and Calvin Climer of Burleson; sister, Ailene Brandon of Nashville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Nashville, Howard Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by Doss Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie A. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.
We included the obituary of Bessie’s husband, Alva Joshua Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries. See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Anderson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Alva Joshua 1913 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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BESSIE JANE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 December 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992
Bessie J. Alford of Hurst, a homemaker, died Sunday [Dec. 8] at a Euless nursing center. She was 87. Graveside service: 2 p.m. today in Calloway Cemetery. Arrangements: Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.
Photo from Calloway Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Bessie Jane Alford died 8 Dec 1991 in Tarrant Co., TX.
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BESSIE LOU ALFORD CLOWER
Aunt of Mariwynn Alford Watson, AAFA #0127
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—22 April 1977
Clower, Mrs. Bessie Lou Alford, age 87, Henderson, formerly of Dallas.
Survived by stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert H. Morgan, Lubbock, brothers E.B. [Egbert Benson] Alford, R.O. [Richard Overton] Alford, both of Henderson, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 2 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church of Henderson, Rev. H. Leon Reed and Dr. A.D. Lemons officiating. Interment in Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson. Crawford Funeral Home, Henderson.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Green
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Clower (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Oct 1889 and died _____ April 1977 [gravestone says 21 April 1977], last residence Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers Jesse Burks Alford and John Rogers Alford Sr. in this compilation.
A biography of Bessie’s father, Egbert Benson Alford, was published in A History of Texas and Texans, Volume III, by Frank W. Johnson (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1914). We reprinted it in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Bessie Lou 1889 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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BESSIE LOU KIRKPATRICK ALFORD
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—21 December 1972
Mrs. Eugene Alford, 59, of Houston, died Wednesday, Dec. 13 [Dec 14 on death certificate and gravestone], in the M.D. Anderson Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 15, in Houston.
Mrs. Alford was a former resident of Sabine Parish, and has a number of relatives living here.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Alford of Houston; two brothers, George Kirkpatric of New Orleans, and Johnnie Kirkpatric of West Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Bob Taylor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 June 1912; her death date is listed as _____ Dec 1972.
We included the obituary of her husband, Eugene Field Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate, which provides her middle name, confirms her birth date but says she died 14 Dec 1972. She was age 60 and died of ovarian cancer. Her parents are identified as Ed Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Barnes. Her place of burial is listed as Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, TX, but the gravestone she shares with her husband is in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, LA.
Eugene Field Alford was the son of Needham J. Alford and Emma Miller. He married Bessie Lou Kirkpatric. (Her maiden name is spelled Kirkpatrick on her death certificate.) They had no children.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Eugene Field 1899 LA1, Needham Judge 1863 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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BESSIE MAE SMITH ALFORD
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Graveside services for Bessie Mae (Smith) Alford, 87, of Lufkin, were held at 3 pm Tuesday in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Carthage....
Mrs. Alford was born Jan 22, 1911 in Blocker and died Oct 25, 1998 in San Augustine. She was the retired owner of Sabine Movie Theatre in Hemphill.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Warren Stewart, Jr.; one grandson and wife; brother-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Smith; two nephews and one niece. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Timpson, Shelby Co., TX.
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BETTY A. HALFORD BURKS
MORNING TELEGRAM
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 27 June 2003
Burks, Betty Halford was born January 4, 1933, to a pioneer Rockwall County family and died June 25, 2003, in Quitman, TX, after an extensive illness.
Mrs. Burks was an honor graduate of the Rockwall school system in 1950. A resident of Quitman, TX, for the past 45 years, she worked in the Wood County Special Education program until her retirement five years ago. Mrs. Burks was a member of the First United Methodist Churches in Rockwall and Quitman.
She is survived by her children: Robert G. Burks of Valdez, AK, Richard A. Burks & wife Diana of Flint, TX, and Karen Burks Cox of Plano, TX; brother: Robert Halford of Garland, TX; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R. Lee and Velvin (Harris) Halford, and by one grandson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2003, at Lowe Funeral Home, 1102 East Goode Street, Quitman, TX. Interment will follow at 2:00pm Friday in the Boydstun Cemetery, Rockwall, TX.
Photo from Boydstun Cemetery, Rockwall, Rockwall Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sshadow69
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty A. Burks (SS# issued in TX), last residence Quitman, Wood Co., TX.
From TX Births: Betty Ann Halford was born 4 Jan 1933 in Tarrant Co., daughter of Robert E. Lee Halford and Martha Bell Harris.
Her mother is Velvin Harris Halford on her gravestone in Boydstun Cemetery.
From TX Divorces: Betty A. Burks, age 44, and Roy A. Burks, age 44, who were married on 14 June 1952, were divorced on 29 Apr 1977 in Wood Co., TX.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Betty Ann 1933 TX1, Robert E. Lee 1901 TX2, Robert E. Lee 1865 TX3, Marion Lafayette 1829 TN4, Bradley 1793 NC5, John 1765 NC6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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BETTY ANN FARRIS ALFORD
Wife of Nealy Preston Alford, AAFA #0565
[Her place of death is not clear, so we are including her obituary in both Texas Obituaries and Oklahoma Obituaries.]
Wellston, Lincoln Co., OK—_____ January 2013
Betty Ann (Farris) Alford
Betty Ann Alford, 84, of Amarillo, TX left us for her Heavenly Home on Friday, Jan. 25th [2013]. The graveside burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31st at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.
Betty was born in St. Louis, MO on October 16, 1928. She lived in Amarillo for 74 years and spent the last 4 years living in Shawnee, OK. She married Neal, the love of her life, on November 27, 1948. They spent 47 wonderful years together and were blessed with 3 children that have continued to grow their loving families. In addition to being the motherly head of her family, she was also a long-time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Amarillo.
Betty is survived by her children, Rick Alford and his wife Rhonda of Bakersfield, CA; Nellanne Fisher of Lubbock, TX; Gary Alford and his wife Tonya of Wellston, OK; her wealth of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Shannon Watson and her husband Gary; Pamela Bogart and her husband Joe and their children Savannah, Ethan and Kholeton; Michelle Van Parys and her husband Chris and their children Wyatt and Aubriana; Tiffany Buck and her husband Joe and their children Jude and Pax; Preston Alford and his wife Jacey; Chelsea Fisher; Joshua Alford and his wife Crystal and their children Makenzie and Izabella.
Memorial donations may be given on her behalf to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 6900 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX.
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SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Monday, 28 January 2013
Betty Ann Alford of Shawnee, originally of Amarillo, Texas, died Jan. 25, 2013 at the age of 84.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.
Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday Jan. 31 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty F. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 16 Oct 1928, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her father-in-law, Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr., in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Nealy Preston 1925 AL1, Hardman Talmadge 1898 AL2, William J. 1861 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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BETTY CLAIRE CRAM ALFORD
[Although Betty died in NJ, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Friday, 24 June 2005
Betty Claire Alford, 84, of Cisco, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005 in Princeton, New Jersey. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday at First United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.....
Betty was born in Plainview, Texas on November 30, 1920 to Matt and Maude (Harris) Cram. She was a graduate of Texas Tech University and married Morris Alford on December 27, 1943 in Dallas; he preceded her in death on November 16, 1977. Betty worked at Olney Savings and for the last few years was secretary at Kimbrough Funeral Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was organist and was a member of Stephen Ministry. She was active in many community activities and was a member of Cisco Civic League and several Bridge Clubs.
She was a beloved mother and best friend to her daughters, Claire Ann McNew and Kathy Gabler and their husbands, Jerry McNew of Princeton, New Jersey and Manny Gabler of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also survived by grandchildren, John Michael McNew and Teri Minton of Seattle, Washington and Ryan McNew and April Hinds of Purdy, Missouri and nephew John Cram of Dallas....
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer RC Karnes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Morris Woodbury 1914 TX1, Gordon Benjamin 1881 GA2, Allen Stephens 1848 GA3, John Allen 1815 GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BETTY JANE ALFORD HART
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 28 May 2004
Betty Jane Alford Hart, 81, of Spurger passed away May 26, 2004 at the Tyler County Hospital in Woodville [Tyler Co.].
Born December 6, 1922 in Dallas, Texas, she lived in Spurger for many years. She was a 1944 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Spurger, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #315 Spurger Chapter, and a life member of Giles Elementary PTA. She was a Tyler County Home Demonstrator. She will be remembered for her extraordinary love for cats and dogs.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ivy Hart of Spurger; children: Patricia Marie Sherman and husband, Herb of Longview, Albert Hart and wife, Darlene of Silsbee, Iva Thompson Hart and wife, Margie of Nederland and Robert Hart and wife, Penny of West; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church in Spurger with burial to follow at Turner Branch Cemetery in Spurger. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 PM until 9 PM at Riley Funeral Home in Woodville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 440 N. 18th Street, Ste. 7, Beaumont, Texas 77707....
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BETTY JEAN ALFORD WILLIAMS
NEWS HERALD
Panama City, Bay Co., FL—_____ November 2009
Funeral services for Betty Alford Williams, 81, of Jacksonville [Cherokee Co., TX], are scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Jacksonville with Dr. Darin Wood officiating.
Burial will be held at Bonifay City Cemetery in Bonifay, Fla., in Holmes County at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
Mrs. Williams passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Jacksonville.
She was born July 3, 1928 in Bonifay, Fla., to Walter Paisley Alford and Teresa Childs Alford.
Mrs. Williams was a member of Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, TX, retired teacher, was an artist and member of Beta Sigma Phi and Hyperion Study Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Ann Alford Kates.
Survivors include husband of 57 years Earl Williams of Jacksonville; sister Sue Alford Howell of Bonifay, Fla.; brother John Alford and wife Pat of Bonifay, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Goodson, Charles Creed, Joe Caldwell and Stewardship Sunday School Class at Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, Jacksonville, TX 1909 E. Rusk St. Jacksonville, TX 75766.
Photo from Bonifay Cemetery, Bonifay, Holmes Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Whitman Mularz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty Jean Williams (SS# issued in FL), last residence Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her father, Walter Paisley Alford; and her sisters Ann Alford Kates and Sarah Sue Alford Howell in Florida Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see Alford Brothers in West Florida, AAFA ACTION, September 1988.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Betty Jean 1928 FL1, Walter Paisley 1896 GA2, John McRae 1861 SC3, Paisley 1825 NC4, Sion 1796 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BETTY LOU ALFORD JOHNSON
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Monday, 8 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Betty Lou Alford Johnson passed away on Friday, February 5, 1999.
She was born at home in Charleston, South Carolina on August 23, 1929. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother to her five children, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren. She is remembered lovingly by her other relatives, including her sister and her husband, five nieces and their families, and by many friends including Hughleen Erdeley, gained through a life of loving. Betty never met a stranger and always delighted in finding the connection between the people she met and her life.
She was born to Wardie and Corine Alford, who preceded her in death along with her two brothers, Bill and Rock.
She is survived by her son, Glenn E. Johnson, daughter-in-law Deborah Hill Johnson, and grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and David Glenn Johnson of Austin, Texas; son Henry A. Johnson, daughter-in-law, Lorraine Landers Johnson, and grandchildren, James, Andrew and Matthew Johnson of Hamburg, Germany; daughter, Carolyn Gayle Johnson and son-in-law, Thomas John Hotz of Austin, Texas; son, R. Eric Johnson of Los Angeles, California; daughter, Kathy Jordan, son-in-law, Jerry Jordan, and grandchildren, Tevis Jake and Arielle Elizabeth Jordan of Toluca Lake, California; sister, Ruth Alford McDonald, and husband, Fred N. McDonald of Greenville, South Carolina; and nieces, Pamela McDonald Cook of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Elizabeth McDonald Dysart of Atlanta, Georgia; Rebecca McDonald Barnhill of Greenville, South Carolina; Linda Alford Wooten and Corinne Alford Van Sant of Columbia, South Carolina; and their families.
Visitation will be at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin on Monday, February 8, 1999, between 10 and 11 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on 2/8 at Austin Memorial Park....
Her sons, sons-in-law and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
A memorial service will be held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr; Houston, TX at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 1999.... Arrangements with Harrell Funeral Home, Austin 512-443-1366.
Photo from Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Sage
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty A. Johnson (SS# issued in SC), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Wardie Bishop Alford Sr. and Corinne Watkins Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From TX Divorces: Ragnar E. Johnson and Betty A. Johnson, married 2 Sept 1950, divorced on 19 Dec 1977 in Harris Co., TX.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Prudence _____ Alford: [the name of Prudence’s husband is not known].
Her lineage: Betty Lou 1929 SC1, Wardie Bishop 1893 SC2, William Edward 1855 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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BETTY LYDIA ALFORD DAVIS
AAFA #0223
Sister of Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; and Josephine Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235
Half-sister of Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234; and Murray Luther Alford, Jr., AAFA #0236
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—11 November 2010
Betty “Granny” Davis of Fort Worth passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, one week short of her 102nd birthday. Service: Betty was laid to rest Monday, Nov. 8, in a family graveside service in Laurel Land Memorial Park, next to her husband, Daryl….
She was tough, strong-willed, talented and generous. She stood her ground, and was always ready give guidance and share her wisdom with those she loved. Betty set out on her own as a teenager in Lake Charles, La., working for attorney Robert Stone who, with his wife, became her dearest friends and mentors. She took the Louisiana Bar. She married Daryl Davis, a young oil man, in 1934 and settled in Midland and had two children, Gwen and Stoney, and ultimately retired in Fort Worth in the mid-1960s. She was active in the Fort Worth Women’s Club and Meals on Wheels. She loved to cook, sew, play bridge, travel and spend time with her friends and family.
In 2008, she celebrated her 100th birthday with a gathering of four generations of family. Betty lived an extraordinary life, and all who knew her were blessed to live in her presence, and better for it. We will all miss her.
Betty was preceded in heaven by her husband of 49 years, Daryl Davis; her sisters, Jo and Vesta; and one granddaughter, Amy.
Survivors: Children, Gwen Sharp of Houston and Stoney Davis of Aspen, Colo.; grandchildren, Tami Budd, Robert Hissom, Stone Davis and Ted Davis; and great-grandchildren, Susey, Tommy, Nicholas, Alexander, Nicole, Ashton and Cooper.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Moiri Brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Davis (SS# issued in LA) was born 6 Nov 1908, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her sister Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; and half-siblings Helen Singer Alford Cook and Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Murray Luther Alford Sr.; and half-brothers Murray Peter Alford and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236, in Louisiana Obituaries; and her sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235, in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Betty Lydia 1908 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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BETTY MCLAMORE ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 2 February 2012
Betty McLamore Alfred On Sunday January 29, 2012 our mother, Betty McLamore Alfred passed away.
She is survived by her two daughters, Pam Alfred Leslie, Pattie Visconti; three grandchildren, John McLamore, Dawn Estrada, Danie Gray and five great-grandchildren. She served her community through the church and a life long of volunteering.
A memorial service will be held at Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098 on February 3, 2012 at 3PM with reception following. A private graveside will be held prior to the memorial service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BETTY POWELL ALVORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—16 May 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997
Betty Powell Alvord, age 69, of Austin left this Earth to meet her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 13, 1996.
She was preceded in death by her parents, E.J. and Earlie Riffle Powell and sister, Ellen Powell Roberts.
Survivors include her son, Michael Stanley Alvord of Austin; daughters Dawn Alvord Rapovich of Austin and Sandra Alvord Wieck of Florida; sisters, Kathryn Powell Stewart of Houston, Helen Powell Yant and Minnie Powell McCullough, both of Austin; brother, E. J. Powell Jr. of Austin; and grandchildren, Tim, Shelly, Kyle, Joseph, Nicole, Ryan and Kristen.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Fitzhugh Cemetery….
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, 452-8811.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty Alvord (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Aug 1926, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
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BETTY RAE ALFORD DEGAN
DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE
Denton, Denton Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Betty Alford Degan, 81, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2008 after a brief battle with pneumonia.
She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 25, 1927, the daughter of Helen Newman Alford and Frank S. Alford who preceded her in death.
Having lost her father at age 6 and her mother at age 11, she was raised in Denton, Texas by her aunt Anna Alford. Betty was a graduate of North Texas State University in Denton, Texas holding a degree in Foods and Nutrition. After graduation from North Texas, she worked as a dietitian at a campus dormitory. Betty married Daniel Carl Degan, Jr. in July 1949 and soon thereafter they moved to Lewisville, Texas. They enjoyed 56 happy years together until Carl’s death in July 2005.
Betty had a love of art and theater. She was an avid bird watcher and loved to travel and photograph wildlife. Betty was a talented hand weaver and delighted her family and friends each year with hand-woven Christmas cards.
Betty was a quiet, elegant, and caring woman who loved her family dearly and always put them first. She volunteered her time extensively for many organizations including the PTA, the Denton Weaver’s Guild, the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society, driving cancer patients to and from their doctor’s appointments and treatments.
She is survived by her daughter Karen Hammond and son-in-law George Hammond, son Daniel Carl Degan, III and daughter-in-law Cheryl Degan, grandsons Jason Hammond and Alex Degan, granddaughter Whitney Degan, and granddaughter-in-law Stacy Hammond, and great-grandson Chase Hammond.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 148 W. Church St., Lewisville, TX, 75057.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Texas Exes Alumni Association, P.O. Box 311250, Denton, TX 76203.
For online condolences please go to www.mulkeymason.com.
Photo from Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, Denton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RMLeahy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty Rae Degan (SS# issued in VT), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
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BEULAH JEAN LAWSON ALFORD
Grandmother of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 2 December 1957
Funeral rites for Mrs. E.F. Alford, 59, 5202 19th St., were held Sunday in the sanctuary of the First Methodist Church. Burial followed in City of Lubbock Cemetery under direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Earnest Floyd “Topsy” Alford; and son John Calvin Alford in this compilation.
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BEVERLY JEANE HOBBS ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Beverly Jeane Alford was born March 9, 1931 and went to be with the Lord November 9, 2007. She was a native Houstonian and a graduate of Milby High School.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Nancy Wilhelm & husband Gregory, Kimberly Alford & husband Magdiel Morales, Karen House Morrison & husband Al and Sherri Clark, grandchildren, Katherine Torlay, Thomas Torlay, Derek Alford, Grady House, Sarah House, Krista Schwab & husband Jeremy and Kaitlin Clark, great grandchildren, Hallie Christian and Camdyn Schwab, sister, Judith Ann Hobbs.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, November 16, 2007 at Brookside’s Chapel of Chimes. Inurnment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park Mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty Jeane Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Katy, Harris Co., TX.
From TX Births: Beverly Jeane Hobbs was born 9 March 1931 in Harris Co., daughter of John Milton Hobbs Jr. and Olena Mattie Welch.
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BILL TOM ALFORD
Brother of Raby Ardrell Alford, AAFA #0492
Photo from gravestone
Photo from Harper-Talasek Funeral Home
DAILY HERALD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—_____ January 2011
Funeral services for Bill Tom Alford, 85, of Harker Heights, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ, 400 N. W.S. Young Drive in Killeen with Dan Carter, Boyce Edwards and Skip Blancett officiating. Burial will follow at the Killeen City Cemetery. Mr. Alford died Jan. 16, 2011, at his home after a long illness.
He was born June 11, 1925, near Gatesville, to Albert A. and Isa (Curry) Alford.
Mr. Alford died peacefully at home with his family by his side.
He attended Gatesville schools and was president of his class for all four years in high school. When he graduated, on his 17th birthday, he immediately joined the Navy. After basic training in San Diego, he was shipped to the South Pacific, where he was in several major battles, including the Battle of Peleliu. When he returned to the U.S, he served at several bases before being honorably discharged after three years of wartime service.
Mr. Alford graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 1946. He served as president of the Veterans’ Club and was a member of Shikara, a fraternal organization. During college, he was the recipient of the Golden Shears Award for Popularity and won a poetry reading contest.
In October 1949, he accepted a job teaching science and history at Avenue D Elementary School in Killeen. Mr. Alford and Dr. Norman Hall originated the organized athletic program for junior high students in KISD. In 1950 the Killeen Schools began a program whose goal was to keep students in school. Mr. Alford took the job of visiting teacher/truancy officer and began to develop this new program. He served as vice-president of the state Visiting Teacher Association and also served on various committees.
On his birthday, June 11, 1953, Mr. Alford married George Ann Clark of Rosebud, an English teacher at Avenue D Elementary School.
He was a charter member of the Killeen Exchange Club and its third president. He served on several local and state committees.
During the early 1960s he served on the Killeen City Council. During this time, Rancier Avenue was widened, and the airport, city hall and library were built. During his terms on the council, he served on several committees including Gov. John Connally’s State Committee on Tourism. He resigned late in his second term to move out of the city limits.
In 1963, being interested in Indian lore and wanting to promote local tourism, Mr. Alford purchased and began developing a piece of property southeast of Killeen known as Comanche Gap.
The local tourist attraction included a small private zoo, a museum of artifacts and antiques, and a Trading Post. Indian dances, Wild West shows and outdoors melodramas were staged on the weekends. On Tuesday evenings he emceed a live variety show which was broadcast on local radio. Comanche Gap was closed to the public in 1971.
In 1979 “Wild Bill” initiated the Medicine Man Award. For the next 31 years on the first Saturday in May at a barbecue at the Gap, a local citizen was honored with the Medicine Man Award indicating that he had made “good medicine” helping others, especially young people.
In 2002, Mr. Alford was honored with the Golden Deeds Award given by the Exchange Club of Killeen.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, the American Legion and the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include his wife, George Ann Clark Alford of Harker Heights; children, Stephen and Claire Alford of Southlake, Thomas and Patty Alford of Coppell, David Alford of Grapevine, and Melanie and Pat Reed of Corinth; grandsons, Christopher Alford of North Richland Hills, Kenneth Alford of Southlake, Danny and Kara Alford of Kansas City, Mo., Michael Alford of Sherman, and Ethan Reed of Corinth; brother, Raby Alford and his wife, Lenola, of Gatesville; and sister-in-law, JoAnne Alford of Victoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dr. W. Jack Alford of Victoria; and his daughter-in-law, Shawn Denise Alford of Allen.
Memorials may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832, or online at www.cherokeehomeforchildren.org.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Killeen City Cemetery, Killeen, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kelley Bean
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bill Tom Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Isa Ann Curry Alford; brothers Raby Ardrell Alford and Waylon Jack Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Bill Tom 1925 TX1, Albert Finis 1898 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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BILLIE DEAN WALLACE ALFORD
New Hope Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens
Sunnyvale, Dallas Co., TX—_____ December 2006
Alford, Billie D. of Mesquite, born January 23, 1938, passed away November 30, 2006.
Preceded in death by brother, Bobby Wallace.
Survived by husband, Leslie Alford; sons, Steve Alford & wife, Theresa, Rodney Alford & wife, Penny; daughter, Tammy Heironimus & husband, Donny; grandchildren, Bonita, Robert, Angela, Daniel, Emily, Michael, Chase; great grandson; Grayson; mother, Allie Mae Wallace; sisters, Wanda, Wabie and Patsy; brother, Buford; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 2, 2006 Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her middle name was included in the headline.
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BILLIE JO HALFORD
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home
Allen, Collin Co., TX—_____ April 2012
Billie Jo Halford of Anna, Texas passed away April 11, 2012 at the age of 65. She was born December 25, 1946 to Jim and Nell B. (Elam) Halford in Crosby County, Texas. Billie was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her sister Jimmie Halford of Anna, Texas.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Nell Halford.
A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m., April 17, 2012 at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas with Pastor Jason Norton officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billie J. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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BILLIE NELL MARK ALFORD
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—_____ September 2015
Mrs. Billie Alford, age 63, of Groveton, Texas died Tuesday September 22, 2015 at East Texas Medical Center - Trinity.
SERVICE:
Saturday, September 26, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Viewing at church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: First Baptist Church, 126 N. Divine Avenue, Groveton, TX 75845
Pastor: Pastor Lewis E. Jones
Words of Comfort: Pastor Tammy Mark Brown, Mayo Baptist Church, Nigton, TX
Interment following service in Nigton Memorial Park, Nigton, TX
VIEWING:
Friday, September 25, 2015 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Emanuel Funeral Home - Crockett, 906 N. 6th Street, Crockett, TX 75835
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Crockett, 906 N. 6th Street, Crockett, TX 75835
February 17, 1952; another day in history to some, but a significant day to Luters (deceased) and Clemmie Mark (deceased). It marked the day that Billie Nell, their baby girl was born.
Billie was raised in the Nigton Community.
She graduated from Apple Springs High School in 1969. Aspiring to higher education, Billie embarked on her journey at Prairie View A&M University and obtained her Bachelor’s of Education in 1973.
Following the advice of her mother, she “found her husband” while at college. James Earl Alford and Billie were united in marriage on October 17, 1973. James and Billie are the proud parents of six daughters: Shandy Lanell Alford Stewart (James Jr.), Tiffany Diane Alford (deceased), Julia Nicole Alford, and Jamie Marie Alford, Pamela Gillis and Toni Gillis.
Billie was a shining example of a Christian; her faith was strong and unwavering. To follow those same footsteps, she leaves four grandchildren: Chesney Stewart, Elijah Stewart, Malachi Stewart and Asa Stewart.
As a lifelong educator, Billie taught for over 38 years at elementary and junior high schools throughout Texas. Education was her passion, and she touched the lives of thousands of students, many of whom went on to become educators themselves.
Billie was also a faithful member of Mayo Baptist Church, where she served as the Church Treasurer, Secretary, and the Mission President.
On September 22, 2015, in Groveton, Texas, Billie took her place in her Heavenly home.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Luters Mark Sr. and Clemmie Mark, and by her brothers and sisters: Luters Mark Jr., Troy Gillis, and Sammie Jenkins.
Left to cherish her many memories are her siblings: Libby Young, Alice Mitchell, Elmer and Lorraine Mark, Eddie and Barbara Mark. On her husband’s side, she leaves behind: Vessar Mason, Billy and Cynthia Jarmon, Burnice and Lorraine Terry, Aaron Alford, Bennie Jones, Lucy and Thomas Harris.
Billie practiced loving others with the love of Christ. To know Billie Nell Alford was to know love personified.
Photo from Nigton Memorial Park, Apple Springs, Trinity Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wilma Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BILLIE SUE HUTTO ALFORD KELLY
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—26 January 2013
Billie Sue Kelly, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her residence.
Billie was born March 18, 1924 in Brookland [probably Brookeland, Sabine Co.], Texas to William and Dixie Hutto.
Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Captain Jack Jr. Kelly of Beaumont, Texas.
She is survived by her three children, Charles C. Alford of Beaumont; Bridget Kelly-Cruz of Los Angeles, California, and Kathleen Kelly of Houston; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service for Billie Sue Kelly is pending….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dixie S. Kelly (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her grandson Charles Curtis Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Billie was the daughter of William Thomas Hutto and Dixie Cora Powell, who were divorced by 1940.
From TX Births: Charles Curtis Alford was born 28 June 1943 in Polk Co., TX, son of Lawrence C. Alford and Billie Sue Hutto.
Lawrence Curtis Alford married his second wife, Hazel Mae Price, on 5 June 1949. See her obituary in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her first husband’s lineage: Lawrence Curtis 1916 LA1, Charles Curtis 1885 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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BILLY JOE ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—5 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
FRANKSTON, TEXAS—Billy Joe Alford, 69, of Frankston died Friday, May 30, 1997, in a Tyler, Texas hospital.
Mr. Alford was born Sep 24, 1927 in Clarksville [Red River Co.], Texas. He was retired from Brown and Root Construction Co.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Alford of Frankston; one son, Gordon J. Alford of Bloomington, Texas; one daughter, Louise Stanley of Victoria, Texas; his mother, Ila Long of Frankston; three brothers, Tom Long of Victoria, John Ripley of Lake Palestine, Texas, and Gordon Louis Alford of Port Arthur, Texas; four sisters, Shirley Faye Jones of Texarkana, Rita Westbrook of Clarksville and Betty Jane Hogg and JoAnn Ross of Orange, Texas; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were 4:30 pm Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville, Texas.
In another article:
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 1 June 1997
FRANKSTON [Anderson Co.]—Services for Bill Alford, 69, Frankston, are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home chapel, Frankston, with the Rev. Robert J. Reno and Lawrence Gautreaux.
Burial will be in Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville [Henderson Co.].
Mr. Alford died May 30 in a Tyler hospital.
He was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Clarksville. He retired as a supervisor from Brown & Root after 30 years service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Gordon Alford, and stepfather, J.C. Long.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Alford, Brierwood Bay; son, Gordon J. Alford, Bloomington; daughter, Louise Stanley, Victoria; mother, Ila L. Long, Brierwood Bay; brothers, Tommy Long, Victoria, John Ripley, Lake Palestine, and Gordon Louis Alford, Port Arthur; sisters, Shirley Faye Jones, Texarkana, Betty Jane Hogg and Jo Ann Ross, both of Orange, four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Lawrence Gautreaux, Milton, Gautreaux, Andy Gautreaux, Edmond Gautreaux, Eddie Gautreaux, Jr., Tommy Long, John Ripley and Cecil Anderson.
Photo from Garden Oaks Memorial Cemetery, Berryville, Henderson Co., TC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dan Ryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of B.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Frankston, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elma Marie Gautreaux Alford; son Gordon Jay Alford; mother Ila Lillian Mosley Alford Long; and half-brother Gordon Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Billy Joe Alford was the son of Lewis Gordon Alford and his first wife, Ila Lillian Mosley, who apparently divorced. Lewis married (2) Peggy Lavada Reeves by 1933 and had three more children
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Billy Joe 1927 TX1, Lewis Gordon 1910 TX2, Percy Ethelbert 1886 TX3, Phillip Henly 1860 TN4, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC5, Jones 1807 NC6, Lemuel 1766 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BILLY RAY HALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 5 January 1990
Halford, Billy, 51, of Austin died Thursday [January 4]. Burial in Garland. (Wilke-Amey-Clay).
Photo from Garland Memorial Park, Garland, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy R. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 March 1938, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituary of his half-brother Joe Dale Halford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Billie Ray Halford was born 3 March 1938 in Dallas Co., mother’s name Ella Mae Smallwood, father’s name “Do Not Issue.”
Online family trees list his parents as Alexander Joseph Halford and Ella Mae Smallwood.
His HALFORD lineage: Billy Ray 1938 TX1, Alexander Joseph 1914 TX2, Joseph Benjamin 1893 TX3, Joseph Benjamin 1844 TN4, William F. 1815 TN5, Jacob 1760 ?? 6, John 1745 VA7.
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BILLY SCOTT ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 6 October 1979
Alford, Billy Scott. Survived by wife, Alicia Alford, Grand Prairie; son Robert Scott Alford, West Buxton, Maine; daughter, Kimberly Dawn Alford, Mesquite; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hawkins, Dallas; maternal grandmother, Lillie McKnight, Dallas; paternal grandfather, C.A. Alford, Tyler; brothers, Glen Alford, James Alford, both of Dallas; sisters, Penny Love, Dallas, Karen Evans, Denison; stepbrother, Sidney Hawkins, Dallas; stepsister, Sandra Hawkins, Dallas.
Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Dudley M. Hughes Buckner Chapel, Rev. Bill Solesbee officiating. Interment Grove Hill.
Photo from Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Brasfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Sept 1950 and died _____ Oct 1979, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
From TX Births: Billy Scott Alford was born 20 Sept 1950 in Dallas Co., the son of Clovis Attiway Alford and Rita Delores Middleton.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Billy Scott 1950 TX1, Clovis Attaway 1930 TX2, Clovis Attaway 1901 TX3, William Lafayette 1877 MS4, James Henry 1857 MS5, John Madison 1826 GA6, John 1801 NC7.
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BISHOP MARVIN ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 17 January 1987
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
GILMER—Services for Bishop Marvin Alfred, 90, Gilmer, are scheduled 2 p.m. Saturday in Croley Funeral Home chapel….
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Mr. Alfred died Thursday [January 15] in a Gilmer hospital.
He was born April 23, 1896, in Gregg County. Mr. Alfred was a retired farmer and a World War I veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Gilmer.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Dee Alfred, Gilmer; two sons, Richard Alfred, Tyler, and Hamp Alfred, Houston; one sister, Annie Jones, Longview; six grandchildren, eight great–grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Gipson, Dan Evans, Skeet Abney, Otis Medlin, Russell Alford and Dan Holmes.
Photos from Sunset Memorial Park, Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Walker Hunt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1987) dates of Bishop Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX
See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Dee Rains Alfred; and his brother Samuel Mathew Alford in this compilation. This family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.
In the 1910 census of Upshur Co., TX, we find James R. and Julia Alfred with a son Marvin, born about 1896. James R. Alford, the father, was born in AL about 1849 and Julia in GA about 1863.
In 1920 Upshur County there is a listing for Marven Alfred and wife Willie.
His ALFRED lineage: Bishop Marvin 1896 TX1, James R. 1853 AL2.
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BLANCHE ELIZABETH ALFORD LOWE PARRISH
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the submitter, James Taylor
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 26 November 1978
Parrish, Mrs. Blanche, 3011 Poinsettia, Dallas. Survived by husband, R.D. Parrish, Dallas; daughters, Mrs. Judy Kemp, Duncanville, Mrs. Patsy Moore, Duncanville, Mrs. Nancy Taylor, Irving; eight grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. J.B. Kates, Longview, Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett, Dallas, Mrs. Mary Benedict, Farmers Branch, Mrs. Hazel Shipp, Dallas, Mrs. Emma Mae Branch, Dallas.
Services 2:30 p.m. Monday, Restland Memorial Chapel, Chaplain John William Jordon officiating. Internment Restland Memorial Park.
Restland-Laurel Land Greenville Ave. at Restland Rd 238-7111.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Taylor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Kinchen Alford and Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; sisters Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Mary Louise Alford Benedict; and half-siblings Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch and John Richard “Dick” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Blanche Elizabeth 1919 TX1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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BLANCHE HALFORD LUTTRELL
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—6 October 2001
AZLE—Blanche Halford Luttrell, 87, a homemaker, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, in Azle.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park.
Blanche Halford Luttrell was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Hood County, the daughter of George W. Halford and Annie Knight Halford. She married Jeff Davis Luttrell on Dec. 25, 1931, in Seymour. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was blessed with five children, 17 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
Blanche was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years; son, Calvin C. Lutrell; and grandson, Roger Pierce.
Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and George Deeds of Azle, Sallie and Bob New of Weatherford, Jeffie and Walter Johnson of Rhinelander, Wis., and Nancy and Leroy Burlison of Cleburne; daughter-in-law, Janis Luttrell Flowers; and grandchildren, David L. Smith, Carol S. Rather, Joe Bob Smith, Nancy Ann Lanman, Gerald J. McManamy, Charles L. McManamy, Travis C. Hopkins, Sally L. Reynolds, William A. Pierce, Jeff S. Pierce, Roy D. Pierce, Danny W. Pierce, Michael S. Pierce, Edgar L. Burlison, Allen D. Burlison and Kevin R. Burlison.
Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584.
Photo from Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sarah Murdock
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Blanche Luttrell (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
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BLANCHE E. LUCAS ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Mrs. Blanche Lucas Alford, 76, died Tuesday September 11, 1990 in a Pasadena hospital. Houston and Pasadena resident for 65 years. Member of the Easthaven Baptist Church. Retired from Hughes Tool Company. Preceded in death by her husband, A.R. “Buster” Alford.
Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Betty Pittman of Pasadena, son, Billy Alford and wife, Debbie of Deer Park; Grandchildren, Cathy Dawn, Clint and Cody Pittman, Glynn and wife Traci Alford, Brandi Alford, Kay Alford, Cory Talent, and Casey Talent. Great-granddaughter, McKenzie Alford. Brothers, Thurman and Marie Lucas, Ernest and Clemmie Lucas, all of Houston.
Graveside services and interment will be held Friday, September 14, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Alvin R. “Buster” Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Blanche E. Alford died 11 Sept 1990 in Harris Co., TX.
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BOB HOUSTON HALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Friday, 11 January 2008
RANKIN—Bob Halford, 83, of Rankin, a retired meter man for Texas Natural Gas, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rankin Cemetery with Gene Klutts officiating. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
He was born in Shackelford County. He was a 52-year resident of Rankin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS Wife, Roxie Halford of Rankin; daughter, Janice Ferguson of Rankin; sister, Frances Anderson of Garland; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Photos from Rankin Cemetery, Rankin, Upton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Kennedy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bob Houston Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Sept 1924, last residence Rankin, Upton Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Eunice Mabel “Roxie” Halford, in this compilation.
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BOBBIE DELL ISHAM ALFORD WRIGHT
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 27 January 2003
BURLESON—Bobbie D. Wright, 79, passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Skyvue Victoria Chapel. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Skyvue Funeral Home.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis A. Wright, and son, Ricky Alford.
Survivors: Son, Jacky Reese Alford; daughter, Jeri Pittman and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Richard, Marisa, Stacie and Kristin; six great-grandchildren.
Skyvue Funeral Home, Mansfield, 817-478-6955.
Photo from Skyvue Memorial Gardens, Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Bird
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From TX Births: Jacky Reese Alford was born 20 Apr 1957 in Tarrant Co., son of Roy Dean Alford and Bobbie Dell Isham.
From TX Marriages: Roy Dean Alford married Bobbie Dell Isham on 12 Apr 1952 in Tarrant Co., TX.
From TX Births: Bobbye Dell Isham was born 24 Feb 1933 in Limestone Co., TX, daughter of Ernest Hurley Isham and Winnie Odell Pritchard.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her first husband’s lineage: Roy Dean 1932 OK1, Roy Lee 1900 TX2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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BOBBIE BARNETT ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 July 1991
Bobbie Alford, 52, passed away July 2, 1991. Survived by husband, Glenn Doyle Alford, daughters, Janet and husband Eugene Collier, Shari and husband Stephen Boyce, grandchildren, Brian Alford, Joseph Collier, Heather Collier, Stephanie Boyce, brothers, Raymond, Frankie, Cecil, Curtis and Ralph Barnett. Sisters, Hazel Dubose, Ottie Dell Willis, Alta Mae Ayers, Ollie Barnett, Jonan Eberlan and Jackie Stephens. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be July 3, 1991 at 2 p.m. Pace Stancil Chapel. Burial in Oak Shade Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Bobbie Alford died 2 July 1991 in Liberty Co., TX.
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BOBBIE JUNE ALFORD SLAUGHTER GARDNER
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Gardner, Bobbie June Alford Slaughter—Bobbie went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Faye Alford and son, Richard Slaughter. She worked at Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent in Mesquite Texas, where she moved her family to in 1964. She is the beloved sister of Robert E. Alford. Mother of Kathy Ross and husband, Jim, Cindy Ford and husband, Charlie, Linda Lee, John Slaughter and wife, Tammy, Steven Gardner and wife, Cindy. She is Mema to 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She gave our lives, love, patience and understanding. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. We love you, Mom! Family will receive friends Wednesday July 9, 2008 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Services will be 10am Thursday July 10, 2008 at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park. Grove Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery 3920 Samuell Boulevard (214) 388-8887 Dignity Memorial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobbie June Gardner (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Nov 1931. Her last residence is listed as Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.
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BOBBIE LUE ALFORD
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ April 2009
Born: August 4, 1949
Place of Birth: Karnack, Texas
Death: April 10, 2009
Place of Death: Dallas, Texas
Ms. Bobbie L. Alford was the eight child born August 4, 1949 to William and Jessie Alford of Karnack, Texas.
At an early age she united with Peters Chapel Baptist Church. She later moved to Dallas, Texas and started attending Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Ms. Bobbie L. Alford went to G.W. Carver and was a graduate of the Class of 1967.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Jessie Alford and sister, Mrs. Jeanetta Davis.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory: two sisters, Ms. Qullie M. Williams and Myrtle Jean Mitchell (Rev. Mitchell) all of Dallas, TX; two brothers, C.O Alford of Dallas, TX and William Alford (Helen) of Marshall, TX and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Wake: Friday April 17, 2009, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Paradise Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: Saturday April 18, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Hebron Baptist Church.
Burial: Saturday April 18, 2009 at Sip Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bobbie Lue Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
The cemetery is Sipps Cemetery in Karnack, Harrison Co., TX.
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BOBBY RAY ALFORD
Early, Brown Co., TX—_____ April 2013
Bobby Ray Alford, 68, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2013 at his home in Brownwood, Texas. He was born on August 30, 1944 in Gorman, Texas to Grady and Ernestine (McMillan) Alford.
Bobby grew up in May, Texas and graduated from May High School. After high school he worked for 10 years at General Dynamics in Fort Worth as a structural mechanic. After moving back to Brownwood, he worked at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M). He retired in 2007 after 39 years of service.
Bobby married Loma Keesee in 1965 in Brownwood, Texas. They were married for 47 years. Bobby was a member of Early First Baptist Church. He enjoyed outdoor activities including working at his family’s farm. He always loved spending time playing with his grandkids or attending their numerous activities or sporting events. Bobby enjoyed the big family gatherings with all of his kids and grandkids. He often talked about taking day trips with the “Shiftless Ones”, a group of friends who had also retired from 3M. Bobby’s gentle spirit, smile, loving nature and compassion for others will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Martin McMillan.
Bobby is survived by his spouse Loma of Brownwood, Texas; his son Danny (Shea) Alford of Midland, Texas; his son Jody (Sheryl) Alford of Pensacola, Florida; his daughter Pam (Scott) Greer of Zephyr, Texas; 6 grandchildren, Braden and Reese Alford, Landry, Lexi and Layton Greer, and Kymani Alualu; his parents Grady & Ernestine Alford of May, Texas; his sister Latricia “Sissy” (Don) Southern of Coleman, Texas; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 27 at the Heartland Funeral Home in Early, Texas. Burial will follow at Amity Cemetery near May, Texas. Visitation will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, 303 Early Boulevard, from 6 to 8 pm on Friday April 26.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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BOBBYE JEAN JOHNSON ALFORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX—Sunday, 31 January 2010
OMAHA—Bobbye Jean Alford, 77, of Omaha [Morris Co.] died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Longview.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Interment will be at Springhill Cemetery in Naples under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Phillips, Okla., the daughter of Oren and Gladys Johnson. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of First Baptist Church in Naples. She had worked as a grocery clerk for Netco Grocery Store in Naples.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Alford of Omaha; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Cinda Alford of Longview and Jim and Linda Alford of Pittsburg, and David and Melody Alford of Omaha; a daughter, Donna Godwin of Omaha; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Mary Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Donald Lee Johnson.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bobby Jean Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Omaha, Morris Co., TX.
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BONNIE DARLINE ALFORD STANFORD MCLAUGHLIN
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—30 May 2006
BURLESON—Bonnie McLaughlin, 62, went to sleep in the Lord’s arms Sunday, May 28, 2006, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: noon Thursday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Bonnie was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Waco. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved to travel, play bingo, restore dolls and paint pictures. She also loved to cook, tend to her yard and her pets. She attended Burleson Church of the Nazarene for the last two years and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Bonnie was a positive person who saw the good in people and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors: Her loving husband of five years, Cecil McLaughlin; her sons, Jeff Stanford, Jimmy Stanford and his wife, Jamie, Shawn Gary and his wife, Jonica; grandchildren, Christopher and Lauren Stanford, Monique and Ashleigh Gary; sisters, Doris and Patsy; brothers, Buck and Van Alford; and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, 817-293-1350.
View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dwight Baker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie Darline McLaughlin (SS# issued in TX), last residence Burleson, Johnson Co., TX.
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BONNIE FRANCES ALFORD WRIGHT
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 18 May 2000
Wright, Bonnie Frances Alford, born June 19, 1916, and passed away May 16, 2000, at the age of 83.
She was a long time member and Teacher at Bethel Baptist Church for 58 years.
Survivors include son: Jack Wright & wife Joan; daughters: Karen Taylor & husband, Neal & Sherry Ray; 12 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren; sisters; Alice Sanders, Daisy McCraw & Dutch Arnold; brother; Gordon Alford & wife, Jimmie.
Funeral services 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 19, 2000, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. C.D. Walker officiating.
Interment, Winterfield Cemetery near Pickton, Tx....
Grove Hill Funeral Home & Flower Shop, 3920 Samuell Blvd. @ Ferguson road, Dallas, (214) 388-8887.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Bonnie Wright (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, but her birth date is listed as 9 June 1916.
See the obituaries of her father, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford; and siblings Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders, Daisy Dell Alford Brown Warrick McCraw, Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Alford Gunn Arnold, and Levi Gordon Alford in this compilation.
From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Bonnie died unexpectedly after heart surgery, just hours before her sister Daisy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Bonnie Frances 1916 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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BONNIE FRANCES GUINN BOWMAN ALFORD
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—12 June 2005
Mrs. Bonnie Bowman Alford, age 79 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2005 in the Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin. Mrs. Alford was born July 3, 1925 in Montgomery County and she had lived in Crockett for the past 15 years, formerly living in Conroe. Mrs. Alford had worked and retired as a school teacher having taught in Conroe, Crockett, Lovelady and Windham for over 23 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Texas Teacher’s Association, Retired Teachers Association, Daughters of the American Revolution and Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Alford was also a member of the Austonio Baptist Church where she taught the Ladies Sunday School Class for a number of years.
Survivors include her husband Glen Alford, of Crockett; sons Butch Wilhelm Bowman, of Austin and Harley Houston Bowman and wife Marilyn, of Blanco; grandchildren Kimberly Gail Bowman, Hunter Bowman and Kristen Allee Bowman.
Preceded in death by her parents Jim M. and Leota May Guinn; one sister; and two brothers.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bonnie Bowman Alford were held Friday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie F. Alford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Glen Robert Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BONNIE RUTH WEAVER ALFORD
Junior photo from the 1945 Howard College yearbook, The Entre Nous, Birmingham, AL
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—11 November 2002
Bonnie Alford, a longtime resident of Austin, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2002, at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Lockhart, Texas.
Bonnie was born near Arab [Marshall Co.], Alabama, on June 29, 1924, to Reverend and Mrs. E.E. Weaver. She was a graduate of Howard College, now known as Samford University.
She is survived by her husband, H.B. “Red” Alford; daughter Linda Walenga and husband John: sons, Larry Alford and wife, Patricia and John Alford and wife, Alvi; fiv grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2002, in Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Oak Hill, Texas....
Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745 (51) 443-1366.
Photo from Cook Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fluttergirl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Hoyt Byers Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her full name was included in the obituary headline.
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BONNIE ULAIN WELLS ALFORD
San Augustine, San Augustine Co., TX—_____ December 2010
Mrs. Bonnie Ulain Alford, 91, of San Augustine, Texas, passed from this life on early Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Colonial Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in San Augustine.
Bonnie was born July 26, 1919, in San Augustine County, Texas, to Myrtie Dale (Wade) Wells and Johnny Joseph Wells. She was employed as a Payroll Clerk, working for Foster Wheeler Construction Company, and Fluor Daniel Construction Company, she a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Cemetery, in San Augustine….
She is survived by her sister Johnnie Dale Coulter of San Augustine; nephews James R. Cobb of Nederland, Bertis L. Wells of San Augustine, and David Paul Cobb of San Augustine; niece Bonnie Wells Cruze of Nacogdoches; along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers: Opal L. Wells and J.W. Wells….
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LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—30 December 2010
Services for Bonnie Ulain Alford, 91, of San Augustine, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Mrs. Alford was born July 26, 1919 in San Augustine County and died Dec. 29, 2010 in San Augustine.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bonnie Ulain Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Augustine, San Augustine Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Johnny Lorenzo Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BRAWNES ALFORD BENNETT
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—29 March 2001
Brawnes Alford Bennett, 88, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2001.
Her first husband, Wesley A. Alford, and second husband, Lynn Bennett, preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Lloyd Alford and wife, Ruth; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great great grandchild; and one sister, Lois Perkins of Palestine, Texas.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, 3001 at Southside Funeral Home. Interment followed in San Fernando No. 3.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brawnes Bennett (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Aug 1912, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
She was the second wife of Wesley A. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Wesley A. 1902 TX1, Redden 1859 AL2, Richard 1829 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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BRIAN A. ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 March 2003
A memorial service in loving memory of Brian A. Alford, Aug. 24, 1950 - March 7, 2003, will be held on March 11, 2003 at 1:00pm, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1612 Meadow Edge Drive, Spring, Texas 77388, 281-353-4413.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Brian Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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BRIAN KELLY HALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—15 November 2011
LONGVIEW—Brian Kelly Halford, 33, of Longview, Texas, passed away November 11, 2011, at a local hospital.
Brian was born May 13, 1978, in Flowood, Mississippi, to Clyde and Carolyn Halford. Brian graduated from Bossier City High School in 1996. He went on to serve his country in the Army-National Guard, serving a nine-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. Brian married Lily Delconcuelo on November 10, 2009, in Longview. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church, and the church was a very special place to him. Brian enjoyed taking care of his girls and his family. They went in September on a mission and family trip to Mexico, both of which were very special and important to him. He would read Bible verses to his daughters and send them verses by text. Brian was the operations manager for Impact Flooring here in Longview.
Brian is survived by his wife, Lily of Longview; daughters, Cassandra Kelly Halford of Bossier City, La. and Kelly Marie Halford of Longview; mother, Carolyn Halford of West Monroe, La.; brother, Jonathan Mark Halford and his wife, Jessica Nichol of Castor, La.; grandmother, Vernell Pittman McPherson of West Monroe, La.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hector and Maria Delacerda of Longview, Texas; and brother-in-law, Daniel Delacerda and his wife, Brooke, of Gilmer, Texas.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, November 15, 2011, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Bro. John Wallingford officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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BRITTANY LA SHA ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 14 December 2015
Funeral service for Ms. Brittany La Sha Alfred, 22, is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Troup, TX with Rev. Kevin Hawkins, officiating and Elder Robert Davis, eulogist.
Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Troup, TX under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler.
Ms. Alfred died December 8, 2015 at her residence.
She was born October 5, 1993 in Tyler, TX and spent a lifetime in Troup, TX. She attended Troup High School and Tyler Junior College. Ms. Alfred was a member of Deliverance Tabernacle COGIC in Troup. She was employed as a cashier for What-A-Burger.
Survivors include parents: Carlos (Lasonja) Alfred and Lashannan Daniels; 1 son: Kyrin Alfred, Troup; 1 brother: Jaylen Kincade, Troup; 2 sisters: Mykaela Alfred, Tyler and Laila Kincade, Troup….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BRITTANY RUNARA ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 26 July 2001
KILLEEN [Bell Co.], Texas—Services for Brittany Runara Alford, 12, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Lake City [Florence Co., SC], with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery directed by Green’s Funeral Home. Brittany died Friday [July 20].
Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Cynthia Alford Carr and Eric Craig Gore. She was a seventh grader at Rancier Middle School, Killeen, Texas.
Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Michael Carr; brother, Randall Carr; father; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; maternal great grandparents; aunts and an uncle.
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BRUCE DAVID ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
Alford. Bruce David, 22. Survived by wife, Mrs. Alma Jean Alford; son, Rick Alford; daughter, Patrice Dianne Alford; mother, Mrs. Vivian Elms; father Bruce L. Alford; grandmothers, Mrs. Lovick White; Mrs. Ina Alford.
Chapel services 4 p.m. Monday, Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
RITES SET FOR VICTIMS OF WRECK
Combined funeral services for three Irving people—Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alford and Roy’s brother, Bruce David Alford—killed in a 2-vehicle, head-on collision three miles south of Ennis Saturday night, will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Lamar & Smith Funeral Chapel, 800 West Jefferson with the Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Burial for all will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford, 17, is survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford of Irving, her mother, Mrs. May Neal; two brothers, Marvele Yates Jr. and James Roy Yates; a sister, Belinda Yates; her grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Cooper, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Maude Hackney.
Surviving the two brothers are their mother, Mrs. Vivian Elms; their father, Bruce L. Alford and grandmothers, Mrs. Lovick White and Mrs. Ina Alford.
Bruce Alford, 22, is survived also by his wife; a son, Ricky Alford, and a daughter, Patrice Dianne Alford.
Roy Alford, 20, is also survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Roy Edwin Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: His death certificate says he was born 6 Aug 1937 in Louisiana, the son of Bruce L. Alford and Vivian White, and died 7 Nov 1959.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Bruce David 1937 LA1, Bruce L. 1912 LA2, William Dewitt 1874 MS3, Seaborn S. 1834 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BRYAN CHRISTOPHER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—30 August 1974
Infant Bryan Christopher, 9526 McClung. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L. Alford; grandfather, Laverne Alford; grandmother, Mrs. Vickie Beckerdite, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mormon.
Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Babyland, Grove Hill.
Troy Suggs Funeral Home, 7623 Military Pkwy.
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BRYANT JOHN ALFORD
AAFA #0124
DAILY REVIEW
Athens, Henderson Co., TX—Wednesday, 24 March 2004
Graveside services for Bryant J. Alford of Athens [Henderson Co.] are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler. Local arrangements are under the direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home of Tyler.
Mr. Alford was born November 18, 1908, to the late Robert H. and Helen H. Alford in Texarkana, and was the youngest of seven children.
In 1926, he went to work for Texas and Pacific Railroad. He also worked for the Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific Railroads for over 60 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Marie Garrett Alford, after 49 years of marriage. They were longtime members of First Baptist Church of Tyler.
Survivors include his son, Bobby R. Alford, M.D. of Houston; daughter, Pat Alford Scott, of Murchison; six grandchildren, Brad, Raye Lynn and Scott Alford of Houston, Debbie Lane of Dallas, Pam Shown of San Antonio, and Holly Roland of Murchison; and eight great-grandchildren, Brice Alford, Savannah and Linleigh Alford of Houston, Jordan and Taylor Lane of Dallas, Will and Cody Shown of San Antonio and Sydney Roland of Murchison.
Honorary pallbearers will be W.C. Hogenson, Harold Lauchlin, J.E. Brown, Marshall Hamil and Richard Burton.
Photo from Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, James & Cheryl Graham [add to his Issue 83 IR and repost]
Note from photographers: “The Alford crypt”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Bryant J. Alford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) and say he died 21 March 2004.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Edith Marie Garrett Alford; daughter Patsy Jean “Mimi” Alford Scott; and his siblings George Albert Alford and Mollie Alford Baskerville in this compilation.
Arkansas County Marriages Index, 1837–1957 (Ancestry): B.J. Alford, age 21 of Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, married Edith Garrett, age 20 of Hot Spring, Garland Co., AR, on 15 Sept 1929 in Miller Co., AR.
TX Marriages: Bryant J. Alford, age 73, married Mary L. Pike, age 61, on 5 Dec 1981 in Cherokee Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Bryant John 1908 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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BUELL EDWARD “BRUCE” ALFORD
LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 5 March 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Funeral services for Buell E. (Bruce) Alford, 88, of Tenaha [Shelby County, TX] were held at 2 p.m. March 3 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Bill Holmes officiating. Burial was in the Corinth Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died March 1 at Panola Hospital in Carthage.
He was a native of Tenaha, born Nov. 6, 1904, the son of Gilbert Alford and Sudie Oliver Alford.
He is survived by daughters, Dena Holmes of Carthage and Joe Ann Herndon of Carthage; son, Charles E. Alford of Shreveport, La.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Noble Alford of Center; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were members of the Tenaha Masonic Lodge.
Mangum Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Photo from Corinth Cemetery, Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Buell E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX.
See the obituary of his father, John D. “Gilbert” Alford, in this compilation.We included the obituary of his son Charles Edward Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Buell Edward 1904 TX1, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL2, John Allen 1840 AL3, William 1810 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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BUENA S. ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Buena S. Alford, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006.
Memorial service: pending.
Memorials: National Kidney Foundation.
Buena was born Oct. 14, 1916. She was a very special person to everyone who knew her. We will miss her dearly.
Survivors: Sister, Lavonne Layne; nieces, Caryn Tate, Melody Pankonien, Amber Bruce, Lisa Wallace; nephews, Michael McGill, Sonny Tracy; many great-nieces and great-nephews; other family who loved her; beloved pet, Shasta.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Ted E. Alford, and her stepson Don R. Alford in this compilation.
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CAMILLA C. ALFORD MARTIN
EL PASO HERALD
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Monday, 18 October 1915
MRS. CAMILA C. MARTIN DIES: WAS NATIVE OF ALABAMA
Mrs. Camila C. Martin, wife of W.B. Martin, aged 47 years, died Sunday afternoon at the family home, 2315 Tremont street. The family came to this city from Alabama.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband, and a son. Jack Martin, aged l8 years; a sister, Miss J.O. Roberts, and a brother, O.H. Alford.
The funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon from the home on Tremont street with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Rev. I.N. Langstone of Highland Park Baptist church officiated.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her brother Oliver Hannibal Alford Jr. in Alabama Obituaries.
From Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950 (FamilySearch.org): B.M. Martin married Camilla C. Alford on 26 Feb 1895 in Marshall Co., AL.
On the 1900 census, Camilla Martin, age 31 born June 1868 in AL, is living with her husband, Bright Martin, 32 born March 1868 in TN, their son Jackson 2 born June 1897 in AL, and Bright’s widowed mother Lavinia 65 born Nov 1834 in TN. Bright and Camilla were married 5 years, and Camilla had 1 child, 1 living.
For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Camilla C. AL1, Oliver Hannibal 1842 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CAMILLE GRIGSBY ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Camille Grigsby Alford, of Abilene, died Monday [June 22] at a Baird nursing home.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Loraine Cemetery [Mitchell Co.], directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory.
Mrs. Alford was born in Ruston [Lincoln Parish], La., where she graduated from high school before attending Louisiana Tech University. She worked for the U.S. government in Little Rock, Ark., and lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, Calif., before moving to Abilene in 1971. She worked for the Hardin-Simmons University Registrar’s Office, Taylor County Clerk’s office and for several years at the federal courthouse. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she volunteered at the Family Life Center for several years. She was a former member of Key City Chapter of American Business Women’s Association and Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was a member of Abilene Garden Club. She married Robert P. Alford in Little Rock; he preceded her in death.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews....
Photo from Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Camille G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Apr 1909, last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Camille Alford died 22 June 1998 in Callahan Co., TX.
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CAROL JO HEJNY ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Friday, 1 October 2010
Carol Alford, 67, of Singleton, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at her residence. A visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, October 1, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. Final disposition will be cremation.
Carol was born November 27, 1942 in Houston, to Joe & Mary (Stark) Hejny. She married Dale Alford in Stafford on July 14, 1959. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wesley Alford; and brother, David Hejny.
Survivors include her husband, Dale of Singleton; son & daughter-in-law, Daryl & Mandi Alford of Anderson; sister, R. Kay Hejny of Houston; sister-in-law, Donna Hejny of Anderson; and two grandchildren.
The family invites you to leave fond memories or kind words at www.noblesfuneral.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carol Jo Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bedias, Grimes Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Wesley Scott Alford in this compilation.
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CAROLINA “LINA” ROSE ALFORD
Grandmother of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 March 1987
ROCKDALE—Services for Lina Alford, 97, of Lufkin and formally [formerly] of Rockdale, will be at 10 a.m. today in Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with the Rev. Jim Platt officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery in Forest Grove. Mrs. Alford died Monday [March 9] in Lufkin.
Mrs. Alford was a member of First Christian Church in Rockdale. She also was a member of Busy Bee’s and New Salem Home Demonstration.
Survivors are four sons, Weldon Alford and W. S. Bill Alford, both of Rockdale, James Alford of Taylor and Franklin Alford of Marlin; three daughters, June Fenn of Lufkin, and Edith Brown and Mary Tuma of Houston; two sisters, Omey Tyler of Texas City and Laomi Clampet of Dallas; 32 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—____ March 1987
Services for Mrs. Lina Alford, 97, of Lufkin [Angelina Co.] were at 10 a.m. March 11 in the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery in the Forest Grove community. Rev. Jim Platt officiated.
Mrs. Alford died March 9 at her home in Lufkin.
A Lufkin resident for the past two years, she formerly lived in Rockdale for most of her life. She was born Oct 13, 1889, in Lott to the late George Rose and Ida Smith Rose.
She was married to Thomas Ewing Alford on April 11, 1907, in Milam County.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas E. Alford, on Jan. 23, 1964; two sons, Clarence E. Alford on June 18, 1986, and Johnnie Alford on May 5, 1911; and a daughter, Luvenia Alford on March 9, 1923.
She is survived by four sons, Weldon Alford, W.S. “Bill” Alford, both of Rockdale, James Alford of Taylor and Franklin Alford of Marlin; three daughters, Edith Brown and Mary Tuma, both of Houston, and June Fenn of Lufkin; two sisters, Omey Tyler of Texas City and Laomi Clampet of Dallas; 32 grandchildren, 71 great-grand-children and 33 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ed Burney, Adolph McVoy, Clifford Bartlett, Perry Luetge, Leon Noack and Billy Gest.
Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Foster, J.M. Moorman and Dr. Philip Young.
Mrs Alford was a member of the First Christian Church of Rockdale, the Busy Bees and the New Salem Home Demonstration Club.
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1987) dates of Lina Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX
See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Ewin Alford (including shared gravestone photo); and her children Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, James A. Alford, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carolina Alford died 9 March 1987 in Angelina Co., TX.
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CAROLYN ALFORD BEDELL
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Wednesday, 22 May 1991
DYERSBURG—Mrs. Carolyn Alford Bedell, 53, of Dallas, formerly of Dyersburg, co-owner, vice president and treasurer of Bedell Contruction Co. in Dallas, died Saturday [May 18] at St. Paul Hospital there. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
She was a member of First Assembly of God in Dyersburg and a graduate of Memphis State University.
Mrs. Bedell, the wife of Robert L. Bedell, also leaves her mother, Mrs. Lois Alford of Dyersburg, and a sister, Mrs. Sherry Strach of Maryville.
Photos from Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mother’s Hands
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother, Lois Laverne Davis Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
Her lineage: Carolyn 1937 TN1, Hubert 1909 TN2, Robert Alexander 1885 TN3, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN4, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN/VA5.
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CAROLYN MARIE SIRK ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 25 February 2008
LINDEN [Cass Co.]—Carolyn Marie Alford, 60, of Linden, died February 23, 2008, at a Longview hospital. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home.
Born May 19, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Mich., she is survived by her husband, Odus Alford; and brother, Leon Summers.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.
In another article:
Reeder Davis-Schindler Funeral Home
Linden, Cass Co., TX—_____ February 2008
LINDEN [Cass Co.]—Carolyn Marie Alford, 60, of Linden, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 in a Longview Hospital. She was born May 19, 1947 to Charles Addison and Bonnie Neil Sirk in Benton Harbor, Michigan. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home, Inc.
Survivors include her husband, Odus Alford of Linden and one brother, Leo Summers of McKinney, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carolyn Marie Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Linden, Cass Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Odus Wayne Alford, in this compilation.
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CAROLYN S. ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ October 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Carolyn S. Alford, 44, of Mauriceville [Orange Co., TX] died Saturday [October 27] at St. Elizabeth Hospital of an illness.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with a private graveside service Wednesday at Eden Cemetery in Nacogdoches….
A native of Dallas, she lived in the Orange area for 10 years and was a retired Orange police officer.
Survivors include her husband, William H. Alford of Mauriceville; stepson, Brian T. Alford of Irving; daughter, Catherine Denise Cranford of Austin.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carolyn S. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Aug 1946 and died 27 Oct 1990, last residence not listed.
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CAROLYN SUE ALFORD SMITH
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 20 February 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Carolyn Sue Smith, 58, of Houston, died Thursday, February 19, 1998, at Cy-Fair Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Galveston, Texas in September 8, 1939, to Carroll W. Alford and Mildred Cooper Alford. Sue worked for Marley Cooling Tower Company. She was an avid supporter of the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.
She was a very caring, outgoing, and loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. Sue is survived by her son, Sean Smith; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Bradshaw; grandson, Clint Nixon; niece, Cyndi Bradshaw; and grand nephew, Nicolas Bratton.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 1998, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway at Eldridge. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, February 21, 1998 in the chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Oaks Mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. AAFA records say she was born 8 Sept 1939 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, confirmed by TX Births.
See the obituary of her father, Carroll Woodrow Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carolyn Sue Smith died 19 Feb 1998 in Harris Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Carolyn Sue 1939 TX1, Carroll Woodrow 1913 TX2, Jacob Perry 1870 TX3, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA4, Jacob 1784 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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CARRIE ALICE NICKELS ALFORD
Mother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—17 May 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Funeral services for Carrie Alice (Nickels) Alford, 71, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford died Sunday, May 13, in Richards Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had resided in Bremond for the past 5 1/2 years, moving there from Sugarland where she had lived for 33 years.
She was born March 12, 1919, in the Hicks community of Milam County to Mr. and Mr. George W. (Sarah Frances Cotton) Nickels.
She was a supervisor at Texas Instruments, retiring in 1984 after being employed by that company for 16 years.
On Nov. 9, 1935, she and Clarence E. Alford were married at First Christian Church in Rockdale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Alford, on June 18, 1986; her parents, George W. Nickels on Dec. 13, 1957, and Sarah Frances Nickels on July 21, 1986; an infant brother, Oliver; an infant sister, Sis; and a sister, Florence Ann Criddle.
Survivors include three sons Clarence Wayne Alford of Bremond, George Alford of Guy and Curtis Alford of Bremond; four daughters, Faye Blackmon of Yuma, Arizona, Twila Gibson of Fresno, Texas, Rita Oliver of New Caney and Rose Shelton of El Campo; two brothers, George (Buck) Nickels of Rockdale and James (Dunk) Nickels of Big Lake; also, 25 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Pall bearers were Wayne Alford, George Alford, Curtis Alford, Henry Kyle, Larry Nickels, Dennis Hebert, Roger Hebert and Wayne McAdams.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and was a former member of First Baptist Church of Sugarland. She enjoyed gardening, yard work and sewing.
Phillips & Luckey—Rockdale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1990) dates of Carrie A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clarence Ewin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Alice Faye Alford Blackmon and Clarence Wayne Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carrie Alice Alford died 13 May 1990 in Milam Co., TX.
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CARRIE LEOLA ALFORD CHAMBERLAIN
Aunt of Ray Dortey Alford, AAFA #0459
Great-Aunt of Pamela Rae Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 5 March 1928
Funeral for Mrs. Leola Chamberlain, 52, who died at her home on Colliers’ Ferry road, Beaumont at 2:15 Sunday morning was held from the Port Arthur Undertaking company chapel at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon and burial followed at Greenlawn.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Elizabeth Cynthia Prator Alford, in this compilation.
Family records show her first name, which she did not use, as Carrie. She was born 27 June 1875 in Queen City, Cass Co., TX, the daughter of John Paten Alford and Elizabeth Cynthia Prator.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
Her lineage: Carrie Leola 1875 TX2, John Paten Phillip 1850 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4.
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CARRINE TOPPING ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—27 August 2010
BOGATA [Red River Co.]—Carrine “Granny” Alford, 91, of Bogata died Thursday Aug 26, 2010, in East Texas Medical Center in Clarksville.
Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Kellam officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family receives friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She was born May 16, 1919, in Manchester [Red River Co.], the daughter of Danial and Francis Sanford Topping. She married Coy Harold Alford May 21, 1940, in Clarksville. He preceded her in death Jan 6, 1979.
She was also preceded in death by daughter Claudia Allen on Sept. 10, 2009; two sons, Hubert Alford on Sept. 3, 1967; and Steve Alford on Aug 29, 1995; a grandson, Steven Duane Alford on Jan 8, 1964; and a granddaughter Kristina Alford on April 22, 2005.
She was a long-time member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Liz Irwin of Blossom; four sons, Harold, Richard and Ray Alford, all of Bogata, and Ronnie Alford of Negley; 19 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and one great-great- granddaughter.
The family requests memorials be made to Woodland Cemetery Association, c/o Jamie Carter, 14814 FM 196, Detroit, TX 75436.
Photo from Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Pagitt Hammack, with thanks to Lawrence & Sue Dale for their work in this cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carrine Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bogata, Red River Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her daughter Claudia Frances Alford Allen; and granddaughter Kristina A. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: Coy Harold 1920 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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CARROL WOODROW ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 24 July 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Carroll W. Alford, 76, died Monday, July 24, 1989. He was a supervisor with the Spring Branch School District. Mr. Alford is survived by his daughters Carolyn Sue Smith and Barbara Bradshaw; grandchildren, Sean Smith and Cynthia Alaoui; great-grandchild, Joseph Alaoui.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 1989 in Waltrip Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery....
Photo from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carroll W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 May 1913, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his daughter Carolyn Sue Alford Smith in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Carrol Woodrow Alford died 24 July 1989 in Harris Co., TX.
Carroll married Mildred Lucille Cooper in Galveston Co., TX, on 20 Nov 1937. Carroll was the son of Jacob Perry Alford and Catherine Davis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Carroll Woodrow 1913 TX1, Jacob Perry 1870 TX2, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA3, Jacob 1784 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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CARROLLE MAXINE REED ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 29 September 2011
Carrolle Alford, 93, of Ranger died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at a Ranger nursing home. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Merriman Cemetery near Ranger.
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ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 29 September 2011
RANGER—Carrolle Alford, 93, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at Merriman Cemetery near Ranger. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carrolle Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Sept 1918, last residence Eastland, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Ronald Rex Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Jimmy Ray Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
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CARY ANN MURCHISON ROSSER ALFORD
GRAPELAND MESSENGER
Grapeland, Houston Co., TX—10 October 2002
Funeral services for Mrs. Cary Ann Alford were held Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Calloway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Murphy officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Mike Rosser, Lance Rosser, Wes Rosser, Brett Beene, Belmont Westbrook and Greg Peak.
Mrs. Alford age 75 of Houston, formerly of Crockett, passed away, Tuesday, October 2, at the Memorial City Hospital in Houston.
Mrs. Alford was born April 14, 1927 in Crockett and had been living in Houston for the past 10 years, previously living in Crockett. She worked at Houston County Telephone Company and then she served as City Secretary for the City of Crockett from August 23, 1973 until her retirement on February 18, 1988. She was a past member of Latexo Baptist Church, where she enjoyed lasting friendships. Cary Ann enjoyed collecting dolls and attending doll shows throughout the years. In 1989 following the death of her beloved husband, Amos Alford, Cary Ann moved to Houston to be closer to her two sons and their families. She then attended Heritage Baptist Church and enjoyed new friendships in her Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by husband, Amos Alford; son, Sid Rosser; parents, George Gaines and Violet Murchinson and sister, Georgia Anna.
She is survived by son, Cliff Rosser and wife, Rosemary of Houston; daughter-in-law, Mary Rosser of Houston; grandchildren, Wes, Marni and Kelly Rosser of Houston, Mike Rosser and wife, Sheila of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Lance Rosser of Houston, Chana Beene and husband, Brett of Mexia, Susan Weigl and husband, Rusty of Sugarland; great grandchildren, Ryan Rosser, Blair and Chet Beene, Kyley and Karson Weigl; sisters, Inabeth Arnold of Gun Barrel City, Bunnie Ketha of Eagle Lake; numerous nieces and nephews.
Photo from Evergreen Memorial Park, Crockett, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Hoch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cary A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Amos P. Alford, age 57, married Cary Murchison, age 48, on 3 Apr 1976 in Harris Co., TX.
Cary was Amos’s second wife. His first wife, and the mother of his children, was Jessie Faye Fisher, 1921–1972.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Amos Ponder 1919 LA1, Eugene Booth 1882 LA2, Willis Jacob 1847 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CATHERINE ALFORD FERGUSON
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ August 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Catherine Alford Ferguson, born in Spring Hope, North Carolina, age 78, late of Houston, died Monday, August 9, 1993. She is survived by her husband, Fred J. Ferguson; son, Fred J. Ferguson, Jr. and his wife Rosemary; granddaughter, Jana F. Lohse and husband Albert R. Lohse; and two great-grandsons, Ryan and Tyler, all of Houston.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, August 11, 1993, at the Bear Creek United Methodist Church, with Dr. Jack Albright officiating. Interment will be in Canton, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, Texas 77084.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Catherine A. Ferguson (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 May 1915, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Catherine Alford Ferguson died 9 Aug 1993 in Harris Co., TX.
The 1920 Census of Nash Co., NC, shows a Catherine Alford, age 4, daughter of John and Annie Alford, both age 33—all born in NC.
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CATHERINE GRACE GUYNES ALFORD
Wife of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054
Mother of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058
Grandmother of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244
Catherine Guynes Alford at the Annual Alford American Family Association Meeting in Jackson, MS, October 1991
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—9 October 2000
May 9, 1915 – Oct. 7, 2000
CALDWELL—Services for Catherine Grace Alford, 85, of Caldwell are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Caldwell…. Burial will be in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Mrs. Alford died Saturday at her home.
She was born in Franklin and was a longtime resident of Caldwell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Caldwell, the Burleson County Historical Society, the Caldwell Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. She played the organ for the First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church for many years and was a partner with her husband in the operation of Alford & Company Insurance and the Surrey Inn & Restaurant. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Survivors include her husband, D.L. Alford Jr. of Caldwell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Lee III and Mary Collerain Alford and James J. and Kathryn Burgess Alford, all of Caldwell; two sisters, Nancy Agnew of Vernon, Texas, and Anne Wear of Grand Prairie, Texas; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter….
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Catherine G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 May 1915, last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Daniel Lee “D.L.” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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CATHERINE LOUISE ALFORD LYLE
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—16 May 2002
FORT WORTH—Louise Lyle, 95, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 12, 2002 at a local nursing home.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to Fort Worth Symphony, in memory of Louise Lyle.
Louise A. Lyle was born in Marietta, Okla., April 25, 1907 and had been a longtime resident of Fort Worth.
An accomplished musician, Mrs. Lyle was first violinist for the Fort Worth Symphony during her younger years. She was married to Kirby R. Lyle, a prominent local landscape contractor who preceded her in death in 1983.
Louise Lyle was known by her friends and relatives as the consummate care giver. She was always the first to give aid and comfort to family members and friends in times of illness or crisis. She was a longtime member of the Dutch Diner’s Club and enjoyed the close friendship of all the club members. Mrs. Lyle was a member of the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.
Survivors: Bob Gunn and wife, Rita, Ellen Read and husband, William, Susan Babineck and husband, Mark, Christina Wheeler and husband, Russell, and Paul Chandler; and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home 702 Eighth Ave., (817) 336-0345.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Crump
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise Lyle (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Edgar Perry Alford, James Perry Alford, and Helen Alford Wilkinson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Louise 1907 OK1, Edgar P. 1871 TX2, James Perry 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CATHY RENEE HALLFORD ALEXANDER
SEGUIN GAZETTE
Sequin, Guadalupe Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Cathy Renee Alexander born Nov. 16, 1958 went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2014 at the age of 55. Cathy loved the Lord, her family and friends, and animals.
She served proudly in the United States Air Force. She fought a heroic battle against cancer in 1996 and then again in the last 12 months. Most of all we will miss her contagious smile and her boisterous laugh.
She is preceded in death by her father; Charles Ray Hallford.
She is survived by her husband; Calvin Alexander, mother; Joyce Hallford, brother; Curtis Hallford (Terri), Daughter; Crystal Mayo (Jeff), grandchildren; Allana, Chance, Jacob, numerous nieces and nephews.
A small graveside service for family and close friends will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10 a.m.
A celebration of her life is scheduled for May 31 at 4 p.m. at Rainbow Hills Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joyce Hallford Foundation at Rainbow Hills Baptist School.
Arrangements by Castle Ridge Mortuary, 210-645-6000.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2014 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Charles Ray Hallford, in this compilation.
Her HALLFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Cathy Renee 1958 TX1, Charles Ray 1935 TX2, Nathaniel Wilburn 1913 TX3, Nathaniel Wilburn 1872 AL4, Dixson H.L. 1841 AL5, Samuel Hunicutt 1806 SC6, Burrell Moses Gordon 1774 SC7, Achillis 1754 VA8.
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CECELIA ALFORD LONGAKER
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 September 1982
Longaker, Cecelia. Survived by husband, Norris S. Longaker, daughters, Mrs. Teta L. Murray, Mrs. Maidee L. Hope, grandchildren, Kent, Todd, Gail and Michael Hope, Norris W. and David R. Murray, brother, Robert W. Alford, San Francisco, CA.
Services 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Church of The Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave., The Rev. Paul W. Pritchartt and The Rev. Joseph Arps, Jr., officiating. Entombment Restland Abbey Mausoleum.
Pallbearers: David R. Murray, Norris W. Murray, John H. Murrell, Louis R. Van Landingham, Wm. L. Spies, Chas. A. Sladek. Honorary pallbearers: Maxie Cotton, Louise Blaize.
In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials may be made to The Dallas Lupus Association and Church of The Incarnation, Alter Guild
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candice Mottet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecelia Longaker (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Aug 1903 and died _____ Sept 1982, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her father, Robert William Alford Sr., in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Cecelia 1903 TX1, Robert William 1867 TX2, James Perry 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CECIL CARL “DICK” ALLFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Friday, 14 February 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, 72, a retired farmer, of Kermit [Winkler Co.], died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, in Dallas.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in W.W. Rix Chapel. Burial will be at the City of Lubbock Cemetery....
He was born in McAlester, Okla., and was a long time resident of Shallowater before moving to Kermit eight years ago. He was a Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret Sue Boner Allford of Kermit; stepsons, Wayne Johnson of Wills Point, Roger Martin of Plains, Kan., and Johnny Morton of Lubbock; stepdaughter, Joyce Ann Hindsley of Lubbock; brothers, Jack Allford of Anton and Pete “Tex” Allford of Bonham; sister, Eva Lee Terry of Levelland; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil C. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 March 1924, last residence Kermit, Winkler Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Jack G. Allford, Tex “Pete” Allford and William Lace Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Wilson Osborn Allford Jr. in Idaho Obituaries.
Cecil was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.
From TX Marriages: Cecil C. Allford married Margaret S. Boner on 8 Sept 1978 in Crane Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His ALLFORD lineage: Cecil Carl 1924 OK1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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CECIL HARLON ALFORD
Source unknown
Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 August 1988
Private funeral services for Harlan Alford, 67, of Grand Prairie [Dallas Co., TX] were held Tuesday under the direction of Southland Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [Aug. 14, 1988] in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, he was a long-time resident of Grand Prairie and a previous resident of Murphreesboro [sic], Ark. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was employed as a painter.
He is survived by three sons, Owen L., Alford of Denver, Colo., Ronald D. Alford and James D. Alford, both of Grand Prairie, a daughter, Kay Cosper of Grand Prairie; his step-mother, Flora Alford of Murphreesboro [sic], Ark; a brother, Donald Gene Alford of Madison Wis; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
We included the obituaries of his father, William Lee Alford, and his grandfather, William Joseph Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Cecil 1921 TX1, William Lee 1897 AR2, William Joseph 1865 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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CECIL RAY ALFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Sunday, 28 August 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas—Cecil Ray Alford Jr. died Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.
Survivors include: his wife, Lois Eileen Alford; his children, Myrna Zielke (Carey), Marcus German, Mary Anderson (Ray), Myra Markwell (Don), Melissa Alford, Melinda Jordan (James), and Marvin Alford (Jennifer); 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Boutz, Ruth Callier, Vera Farmer, and Verna Kephart.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Alford; sister, Louise Noey; granddaughter, Monica German; and grandson, Luke German.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Community of Christ, 2211 N. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
His Find A Grave memorial says he was cremated, with ashes “given to family or friend.”
From Biggers Funeral Home, Fort Worth, TX: He was born 19 July 1935.
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CELIA ZADINE SPEARS ALFRED
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—Friday, 17 March 2006
Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, of Diboll [Angelina Co.], will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel.... Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m., Saturday in the Bob Herrin Cemetery in Newton County.
Mrs. Alfred was born February 23, 1927, in Orange County, Texas, the daughter of the late Izella (Herrin) and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in a Lufkin hospice facility. Mrs. Alfred was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Bessie and Richard Walker of Conroe, James Alfred of Hudson, Mason and Wanda Alfred of Corrigan, Adrian and Patty Alfred of Hudson, Walter Alfred of Diboll, Jesse and Teri Alfred of Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen Gordon of Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Preacher” Alfred, in July 2000; by son, David Alfred, in 2004; and by daughter, Alice Mettlen, in 2003.... Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors....
In another article:
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 March 2006
DIBOLL—Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, Diboll, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday [March 18] at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, Lufkin....
Burial will be in Bob Herrin Cemetery, Newton County.
Mrs. Alfred died March 15, 2006, in Lufkin.
She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Orange County [TX] to the late Izella Herrin and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include children, Bessie Walker, Conroe, James Alfred, Hudson, Mason Alfred, Corrigan, Adrain Alfred, Hudson, Walter Alfred, Diboll, Jesse Alfred, Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman, Salem, Ore.; sisters, Ellen Gordon, Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives....
In another article:
15 March 2006
Services for Celia Zadine Alfred, 79, of Diboll, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Mettlen officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m., Saturday in the Bob Herrin Cemetery in Newton County.
Mrs. Alfred was born February 23, 1927, in Orange County, Texas, the daughter of the late Izella (Herrin) and Samuel Lafayette Spears. She died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in a Lufkin hospice facility.
Mrs. Alfred was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Bessie and Richard Walker of Conroe, James Alfred of Hudson, Mason and Wanda Alfred of Corrigan, Adrain and Patty Alfred of Hudson, Walter Alfred of Diboll, Jesse and Teri Alfred of Mongtomery, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen Gordon of Silsbee, Pauline Mettlen and Mary Nichols, both of Burke; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “Preacher” Alfred, in July 2000; by son, David Alfred, in 2004; and by daughter, Alice Mettlen, in 2003.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home.
Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors; John Kennedy, director.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr., where her name is Cecelia Spears Alfred; her son Samuel David “Al” Alfred; and her stepchildren Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen and James Edward Alfred in this compilation.
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CHARLES ALLEN ALFORD
Brother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—_____ July 2002
Charles Allen Alford, 76, of San Angelo died Thursday, July 25, 2002. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Craig Meyers of Saint Paul Presbyterian Church officiating.
Charlie was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Brownwood to Gertrude Guthrie Alford and Jesse Leroy Alford. Charlie attended Brownwood public schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy Feb. 22, 1944, and underwent boot camp at the Naval Training Station in Farragut, Idaho. He began active sea duty June 1, 1944, serving aboard the USS Santa Fe in the Pacific Theatre. Charlie was honorably discharged May 4, 1946, as a Seaman Second Class at the United States Navy Base in Bremerton, Wash.
That fall he enrolled in Howard Payne University in Brownwood, joining the throngs of returning World War II veterans attending college under the GI Bill. He worked during the Christmas holidays in 1947 at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, helping to dismantle barracks which were destined to form the nucleus of a new wholesale plumbing and electrical company in San Angelo, Simmons-Huggins Supply Co.
Charlie married Shirley Virginia Bowden July 23, 1948, in Brownwood. June 1, 1949, he took a job as a truck driver at Simmons-Huggins for the summer and stayed nearly 40 years, retiring as a director in December of 1988. Retirement years were spent enjoying family, golf and just being Charlie.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons, Joe Allen Alford and Karen Tims of San Angelo and Jim L. Alford of Nashville, Tenn.; grandson, Aaron Alford of San Antonio; granddaughter and family, Sandra and Jason Englert and son, Quinn; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Nell Alford of Brownwood [AAFA #0908]; a special cousin, Brice Boatright of Trussville, Ala.; special relatives, Tammy, Randy, Layton and Ryan Gully, Kevin, Rachael and Samantha Tims; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Alford, Jason Englert, Ted Sandlin of Junction, Scott Faber of Galveston, Brice Boatright, Randy Gully and Kevin Tims.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Sanders of Morris, Ala., Loren Reed, Charles Wetzel Jr., Buster Peek, Col. James Edwards, United States Air Force Ret., Bob Kavisic, Jay Stemple, Bobby Webb, Pete Davis, Benny Stuard, Sonny Cortez, Curtis Rosinbaum and Al Grady.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles A. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Shirley Virginia Bowden Alford; and parents, Jesse Leroy Alford and Gertrude Guthrie Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Allen 1925 TX1, Jesse Leroy 1904 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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CHARLES BRADLEY ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Monday, 12 November 2007
SAN ANTONIO—Mr. Charles B. “Brad” Alford of Hunt [Kerr Co.] passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in the Methodist Hospital, San Antonio at the age of 46 years.
Mr. Brad Alford is survived by his wife Nadene Grosenbacher Alford of Hunt; mother Gay Merritt of Hunt; one sister, one brother and spouses, Randy and Stephanie Alford of Fredericksburg, and Lisa and Zach Robason of Corpus Christi; sister in law, Toni, Mrs. William “Billy” Alford of Mathis; one step sister and two step brothers, Andrew Merritt of Hunt, Celia Ann and Jesse Hooker of Ingram, Robert and Cheryl Merritt of Hunt; father in law Lester Grosenbacher of Comfort; nieces and nephews, Haley and Kyle Alford of Fredericksburg, Ty Robason of Corpus Christi, Catie and Allison Alford of Mathis; and God-daughter Crystal Wetz of Harper.
The body will lie in state in the Thousand Hill Cowboy Church, Kerrville from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Ron Moore officiating.
Graveside services and interment will follow in the Comfort Cemetery....
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg, Texas. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com.
Photo from Comfort, Cemetery, Comfort, Kendall Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Kennedy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Dec 1959, last residence Hunt, Kerr Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother William A. “Billy” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Bradley 1959 TX1, Charles Randolph 1923 TX2, Charles Maxwell 1896 TX3, Charles Ferdinand 1868 TX4, William 1829 AL5, Thomas 1806 GA6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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CHARLES CURTIS ALFORD, JR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Charles Curtis Alford Jr., 34, of Silsbee died Feb 15 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont....
A native of Beaumont, he lived in the Silsbee area most of his life and was a self employed handyman.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hernandez Alford of Lumberton; son, Shawn Hernandez of Lumberton; daughters, Amanda Hernandez, Ashely Hernandez and DeeDee Hernandez, all of Lumberton; father and stepmother, Charles C. Alford Sr. and Kathy Alford of Beaumont; mother and stepfather, JoAnn and D.J. Giroir of Evadale; sisters, Kelly Schurtz of Houston, Sheila Lauderdale of Beaumont and Pamela Brown, Regina Schoonover and Lisa Hughes, all of Silsbee; brother, Alan C. Alford of Beaumont; and grandparents, Capt. and Mrs. Jack Junior Kelly of Beaumont.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
Photo from Forest Park Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles C. Alford Jr. (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Billie Sue Hutto Alford Kelly, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Charles Curtis Alford was born 22 Dec 1964 in Jefferson Co., son of Charles Curtis Alford Sr. and Jo Ann Miller.
From TX Births: Charles Curtis Alford was born 28 June 1943 in Polk Co., TX, son of Lawrence C. Alford and Billie Sue Hutto.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Curtis 1964 TX1, Charles Curtis 1943 TX2, Lawrence Curtis 1916 LA3, Charles Curtis 1885 LA4, William Theodore 1832 LA5, Needham Judge 1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CHARLES EDGAR ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—27 January 1997
Charles Edgar Alford, age 65, passed away Friday, January 24, 1997 in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served during the Korean Conflict. He was with AT&T for 32 years, was a member of CWA and the Telephone Company Pioneers.
He is survived by his children, William Reden Alford of San Marcos, TX and Andrea Lucille Doss of Arizona; bother Reden N. Alford of San Antonio, TX; and two grandchildren...with interment at the International Order of the Oddfellows Cemetery in Rockdale.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn McKerral
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Apr 1931, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Reden Alford and Avis Mae Wilson Alford Briggs; and his brother Reden Norris Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Charles Edgar 1931 TX1, Reden 1903 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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CHARLES EDWARD HALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Thursday, 9 June 2011
February 10, 1942 - June 6, 2011
Charles Edward Halford, 69, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011, in Tyler. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Charles was born Feb. 10, 1942, in Houston, to Guy and Vivian (Richardson) Halford. He graduated from LaVega High School joined the Marines Corps and was a boat Captain for the Merchant Marines.
He is survived by his mother, Vivian Tacker of Bellmead; sister, Shirley Folkner of Ft. Worth; brother, Billy Halford of Axtell; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church.
Sign the guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Edward Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
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CHARLES ELSON ALFORD
Uncle of Sue Ann Alford Dickens, AAFA #0377
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Thursday, 13 September 1962
MAN DIES IN FIRE
Charlie Elson Alford, a 57-year-old retired cowboy, died in a fire at his home at 401 N. Roberts shortly before midnight Wednesday [September 12].
The victim was identified by his brother, Jim Alford, who lives across the street at 311 N. Roberts….
Alford’s body was discovered shortly after midnight on the floor of a back bedroom in the frame house.
“He probably woke up and tried to get out and was overcome,” said Jim Henley, assistant fire chief.
Henley said the fire apparently started in the front room of the house, spread upward to the ceiling and then to other rooms.
Funeral arrangements for Alford are pending with Boxwells of Amarillo.
In another article:
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 14 September 1962
Charles Alford, 55, 401 North Roberts. Brother of Ira C. Edgar Alford, Mrs. Annie Mae Mercer.
Services were held 1 p.m. Friday Boxwells Ivy Chapel. Burial 4 p.m. Friday. Lockney Cemetery, Lockney, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Earl Wilson Alford and Virginia Mae Burns Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Edgar Wilson Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
From TX Death Certificates: Charlie Elson Alford was born 1 Oct 1906 in TX, parents Earl Alford and Virgie Burns. He died 13 Sept 1962 in Amarillo.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Elson 1906 TX1, Earl Wilson 1882 TX2, Charles Miller 1853 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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CHARLES HASKELL ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ July 1979
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Charles Haskell Alford, 71, of Houston, passed away Saturday, July 21, 1979. Survivors: Sons, Charles L. Alford, St. Charles, Clay R. Alford, Dodge City, Jay W. Alford, Columbus; Stepsons, Larry Jecker, Irvin, William Casimir, Houston, James Casimir, Austin; sister, Mina Gill, Duncan; brother, Kenneth Alford, Healdton; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Waltrip Chapel. Interment Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Pallbearers: Clay Hudson, George Morgan, Russ Robbins, John Tunt, Jimmie Castillo, Larry Jecker.
Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1908.
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CHARLES HOUSTON HALFORD, JR.
Source unknown, but probably:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Friday, 8 October 1982
ALBANY—Charles H. Halford, 89, of Albany, a retired farmer and rancher, died after a long illness at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Valley View Nursing Home in Granbury. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Albany Church of Christ directed by Godfrey Funeral Home.
Dale Scott, minister, will officiate. Burial will be at Albany Cemetery.
Born Sept. 30, 1893, in McLennan County, he had lived in Albany since 1905, where he married Necia Maude Balliew March 1, 1914. She died in 1966. He had worked at the Shackelford County courthouse for a number of years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Bob of Rankin; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Anderson of Granbury; a sister, Annie Norman, hometown unknown; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Carol Lawrence, T.C. Pittman, Bill Balliew, Jackie Balliew, Calvin Bradford, and Wayne Balliew.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1982) dates of Charles Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Granbury, Hood Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Necia Maude Balliew Halford; daughter Frances M. Halford Anderson; mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and siblings John B. Halford, Roy S. Halford, and Walter Halford in this compilation.
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CHARLES KNOX ALFORD
Grandson of Landon Alford, AAFA #0002
Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—_____ February 2009
Memorial services for Charles Knox Alford, age 16 of Houston will be held Wednesday February 18th at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street in Houston. A reception in the fellowship hall will follow after the service. A private family graveside service will be held at the Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Henderson, Texas.
Charles was born November 30, 1992 in Houston, and passed away as the result of a tragic car accident February 13, 2009 in Abilene.
Charles is survived by his parents Dr. Gene and Mary Alford, brother and sister John and Bess Alford, maternal grandparents John and Annette Long, Landon and Phyllis Alford.
In another article:
BELLAIRE EXAMINER
Bellaire, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 February 2009
A Houston family spotlighted in a national magazine this month for rebounding from one tragedy now finds itself reeling from another one.
Charles “Charlie” Alford, 16, a sophomore at Strake Jesuit, was killed in a rollover accident near San Angelo Friday morning, and his mother, Mary, was injured.
The Alfords, who live in the Montrose area, are featured in Readers Digest this month in a now especially poignant article entitled “His Own Medicine: a Doctor’s Story of Healing.” It details the recovery of Charlie’s father, Dr. Gene Alford, from a paralyzing accident that threatened to end his career as a successful reconstructive surgeon specializing in complex facial conditions. Alford nearly died in 2007 when a 40-foot oak fell on him as he worked on the family’s ranch in Bellville.
Last summer, he returned to the operating room in a wheelchair and continues his rehabilitation.
“Such a wonderful family,” said Michael O’Brien, an Austin photographer whose pictures accompany the Readers Digest article. “This is almost unbelievable.”
Charlie was a sophomore at Strake where he played varsity lacrosse and was on a state championship engineering team. He was also active in Boy Scout Troop 55 and First Presbyterian Church.
He and his mother had reportedly picked up an SUV in west Texas that was a gift to Charlie and were in west Texas enroute to a lacrosse tournament in College Station shortly after 11 a.m. Friday. The DPS reported that the teen, behind the wheel of the 2004 Nissan Xterra, veered onto a grassy median, traveling southbound on Highway 87 near Carlsbad, flipping the vehicle four times.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his mother was evacuated by medical helicopter to the Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, where she reportedly underwent surgery. A Shannon spokeswoman said Mary Alford was released at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Charlie is also survived by his older siblings, John and Bess, both St. John’s School alumni and students at Texas A&M, which is the parents’ alma mater, as well.
A memorial service for Charlie was to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian, 5300 Main St. in the Museum District. Strake Jesuit is providing transportation to and from the church for the service, according to the school’s website.
Strake alumnus Jim Murphy, whose son, Robert, was a classmate of Alford, said the school has come together to grieve. “It’s tragic to see this happen to a young person, a good kid,” he said. “The number of prayer e-mails I’ve received is amazing. Strake has a very strong community … really pulls together in times like these.”
“Let us continue to pray for the Alford family and reach out to Charles’ classmates and friends,” read an announcement on the school’s home page, concluding “May he rest in peace.”
The family is asking that contributions in Charles’ name be made to First Presbyterian for use in youth mission trips.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Knox Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
As of 24 June 2012, Find A Grave contributor Lela Bethune reported that no gravestone was located.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Knox 1992 TX1, Eugene ???? TX2, Egbert Landon 1935 TX3, John Rogers 1885 TX4, Egbert Benson 1858 AL5, John Rogers 1810 GA6, Kinchen 1779 NC7, James 1741 NC/VA8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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CHARLES MASON ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Pampa, Gray Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 June 1974
CANADIAN [Hemphill Co.]—Funeral services for Charlie Mason Alford, 77, a retired Santa Fe Railway employee, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Canadian Church of Christ.
M.C. Jackson, retired minister of Woodward, Okla., will officiate and burial will be in Canadian Cemetery by Stickley Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Sunday at Abraham Memorial Home.
Born in Tulare County, Calif., he had been a resident of Canadian for 58 years. Mr. Alford was a member of Church of Christ, Odd Fellow Lodge and Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Adams, Canadian; two brothers, Earl and Lennie, both of Woodlake, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Viola Sweeney, Woodlake; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Photo from Edith Ford Memorial Cemeteries, Canadian, Hemphill Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Barnes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter Agnes Allene Alford Adams in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, William Alford and Mary Etta Mason Alford; and his brother William Elijah “Buck” Alford in California Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey.
His lineage: Charles Mason 1897 CA1, William 1862 CA2, Russell 1826 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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CHARLES MILTON ALFORD
Brother of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford Sr., AAFA #0198
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ October 1988
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1989
Charles M. Alford, 78 of Austonio died October 24 1988.
Survived by his wife: Lila, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
He had lived in Houston for 37 years and retired from Hughes Tool Company in 1971. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 26, 1988 in Crockett, TX. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home, 408 North 7th Street, Crockett, TX 75835 (404) 544-2244.
Photo from Boggs Cemetery, Ash, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Jan 1910, last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lila Edith Crofford Alford; and brothers Harold Alford, Dorman Alford, and William Malcolm Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Detailed information on Charles’s Alford ancestry was included with his brother Harold’s “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Milton 1910 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CHARLES MONROE ALFORD
Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Sunday, 17 October 1971
Services for Charlie M. Alford, 70, of 1001 Durham, a retired Brownwood fire chief, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Austin Ave. Church of Christ with ministers Bob Walden and Pete Hanks officiating.
Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died at 9:45 p.m. Friday in Brownwood Community Hospital after a short illness. He had attended the Brownwood-Iowa Park football game earlier.
A Brownwood resident 57 years, he was secretary-treasurer of the Greenleaf Cemetery Assn. and a member of the Austin Ave. Church of Christ.
Born Feb. 26, 1901 at Burnet, he married Willie B. Guthrie May 18, 1929 at Brownwood.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Monroe Allen Alford of Buena Park, Calif., Rex Alvis Alford of Norwalk, Calif and Charlie M. Alford of Glendale, Calif; three brothers, Preston Alford and Asa Alford, both of Abilene, and Jess Alford of Brownwood; one sister, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood; either grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Eastlawn Memorial Park, Early, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1971) dates of Charlie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his siblings Asa Evander Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Monroe Allen Alford Sr. in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Monroe 1901 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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CHARLES R. ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Charles Alfred, 45, of Beaumont died Nov. 1, 2008, Robinson’s Funeral Home, Silsbee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Oct 1963 and died 2 Nov 2008, last residence Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX.
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CHARLES RAY ALFORD, SR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 5 June 2002
GRANBURY [Hood Co.]—Charles “Charlie” Alford Sr., 66, died Monday, June 3, 2002, in Granbury.
Funeral: 9 a.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Burial: 12:30 p.m. in Amity Cemetery in Comanche County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Comanche County. He had resided in Hood County since 1969 and served as a reserve sheriff’s deputy from 1970 to 1976. He retired from Lockheed-Martin after 43 years. Mr. Alford was a member of Oak Trail Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, W.B. Alford, J.T. Alford and Glenn Alford; and a sister, Lee Holmes.
Survivors: Sons, Ray Alford Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Granbury and Gary Alford of Fort Worth; sisters, Betty Slimmer of White Settlement, Bill Huddleston of Sidney and Vance McDaniel of May; brothers, Grady Alford of May and James Alford of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Michelle Calcote and husband, Russ, Crystal Alford and Jason Alford; and one great-grandson.
Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, (817) 573-3000.
Photo from Amity Cemetery, Comanche Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Russ Davies
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Glen Rose, Somervell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his son, Gary Alford; his father, John Monroe Alford; and his brothers J.T. Alford and W.B. Alford in this compilation.
He is the son of John Monroe Alford and Hattie Ann Houdyshell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Ray 1935 TX1, John Monroe 1889 TX2, William Ball 1860 TX3, Allen 1824 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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CHARLES RAY ALFORD, SR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 15 October 2004
Mr. Charles Ray Alford, Sr., age 53, of Beaumont, passed away on October 9, 2004 at his residence in Beaumont. Mr. Alford was a self employed landscaper.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM, October 16, 2004 at St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church.... Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Those left to cherish his fond memories are his wife, Naomi Alford of Beaumont; three sons, Christopher (Tasha) Davis of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Charles (Kesha) Alford, Jr., and Daniel Gillis, both of Beaumont; three daughters,Alberta (Christopher) Lane and Alexis Alford, both of Beaumont, Charlena (Ronald) Evans of Okinawa, Japan; three brothers, Gabriel “Butch” (Marilyn) Savoir, Jr. and Wilford Savoir, both of Beaumont, and Gary Wayne (Kendra) Savoir of New Iberia, LA; one sister, Delores (Johnnie) Cannon of Beaumont; and thirteen grandchildren. 624 Irma Street Beaumont, Texas 77701.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 June 1951, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
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CHARLES RAY HALLFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 22 October 2004
Charles Ray Hallford went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Charles was born in San Antonio, TX on August 18, 1935.
He was preceded in death by his parents, N.W. (Bill) Hallford, Jr. and Louise Whatman and twin brothers.
He was a member of Rainbow Hills Baptist Church, where he enjoyed cooking for church functions and serving as the announcer for the Upwards Basketball League. He was a true Renaissance Man. He was a gourmet chef, hunter, fisherman, marksman, WWII expert, knife maker, bowler, pilot, and natural born comedian.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce and children, Reverend Curtis and Terri Hallford of The Woodlands, Calvin and Cathy Alexander of Kingsbury; five grandchildren, Keri, Crystal, Andrew, Matthew and Rebecca; four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Allana, Jackson and Chance; sisters, Beverly Zerko of Orange, Sandy Rivette of San Antonio and one aunt, Stella Warwas of San Antonio....
Interment was held at the Wetmore Christian Community Cemetery at Stahl Rd. and Higgins on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held at Rainbow Hills Baptist Church at 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 22, 2004 with Pastors Dennis Wall, Curtis Hallford and Charles Dooley officiating.... Arrangements entrusted to Puente & Sons Funeral Home.
Photo from Westmore Community Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wm Ocain
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 August 1935, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Louise Partin Hallford Whatman, in this compilation.
His HALLFORD lineage, in part from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Charles Ray 1935 TX1, Nathaniel Wilburn 1913 TX2, Nathaniel Wilburn 1872 AL3, Dixson H.L. 1841 AL4, Samuel Hunicutt 1806 SC5, Burrell Moses Gordon 1774 SC6, Achillis 1754 VA7.
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CHARLEY B. “BUSTER” HALFORD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—28 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
CHILDRESS, Texas—C.B. “Buster” Halford, 86, of Childress died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Services were at 4 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.... Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Mr. Halford was born Oct. 20, 1912, in High Point Community, Childress County. He and Roselee Hunt were married Aug. 10, 1930. He was a member of Hughes Bible Class of First United Methodist Church of Childress. A son, L.J. Halford died in 1979.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Linda Blackburn of Owasso, Okla., and Geraldine Seal of Childress; two sons, Clinton, and Harold both of Childress; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charley B. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Childress, Childress Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Lawson Jay Halford died 26 Jan 1979 in Childress Co., TX.
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CHARLIE EARL ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 10 August 2003
Charlie Alford, 58, of Canyon died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with Mark Zimmerman officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Alford graduated from Palo Duro High School and attended West Texas State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He married Elaine Glenn on July 12, 1969, in Amarillo.
He was associated with the Amarillo Livestock Auction and the Tulia Livestock Auction. He farmed and ranched his entire life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Alford in 1992; and a sister, Peggy Koetting in 1982.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Amy Clawson and husband, Dan, of Arlington, and Allison Alford of Canyon; his mother, Inice “Sug” Alford of Amarillo; three sisters, Jo Ann Meyer of Adrian, Eula Bax of Amarillo and Linda Robinson of Vega; two brothers, Lawson Alford of Canyon and Larry Alford of Washburn; and two grandchildren, Amanda Clawson and Trevor Clawson....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlie E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Dec 1944, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Inice Jackson Alford; and sister Peggy Jean Alford Noggler Koetting in this compilation.
From SSACI: Charlie Earl Alford was born 23 Dec 1944 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charlie Earl 1944 NM1, Ira Clarence 1910 TX2, Earl Wilson 1882 TX3, Charles Miller 1853 TX4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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CHARLINE BEATRICE COX ALFORD
Aunt of Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, Ella Alford, AAFA #0246, and John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 January 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Services for Charline Cox Alford, 82, Dallas, formerly of Henderson, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday in South Main Church of Christ with John Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park under direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Monday [January 8] at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1914 [sic: 1913], in Marietta, Miss., and lived most of life in Henderson before moving to Dallas four years ago. She was a homemaker and member of South Main Church of Christ.
Survivors include daughters, JoAnn Banister and Louella Wilks, both of Dallas; and grandchildren, Bess Ella Banister, Kara Camille Banister, William Alford Banister, Emily Ann Wilks and Douglas Alford Wilks.
Pallbearers include David Roberts, David Alford, Ben Alford, Douglas Alford Wilks, Breck Watson and Mike Tabor.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Hugh Phillips, Jewel Howard, Landon Alford [AAFA #0002], John Alford [probably Landon’s brother John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200] and Russell Watson.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Charline C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her birth date as 9 July 1913 (same as gravestone), last residence Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.
AAFA records list Charline Beatrice Cox, born 9 July 1913.
Her husband was Richard Overton Alford, son of Egbert Benson Alford and his second wife, Ella Overton.
Mariwynn Alford Watson, AAFA #0127 (see her obituary in this compilation) and niece of Richard Overton Alford, is the wife of Russell Watson and mother of Breck Watson, pallbearers.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Richard Overton 1906 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CHARLOTTE LOUISE SHERBONDY ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—4 November 2011
Louise Alford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord November 1, 2011. She was born October 3, 1928 to David and Mabel Sherbondy who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Chris D. Alford and her sister Kathleen Reynolds.
Louise was the heart of her family’s home, providing love, laughter and support. Her family was her life, and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Louise is survived by her husband of 62 years, Noel M. Alford; children, Noel W. Alford, Holly G. Watson and husband George, Carol L. Stegink and husband, Garrett; grandchildren, Lindy and husband Aaron, Lacy, Matthew, Daniel, Alissa, Jeffrey, Amanda, Jeremy and great grandson Wyatt.
SERVICES: A chapel service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North Pastor David George officiating. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Noel Milner Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Chris David Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
From TX Births: Charlotte Louise Sherbondy was born 3 Oct 1928 in Bexar Co. to David Luther Sherbondy and Mabel Jane Hathaway.
Louise married Noel Milner Alford in San Antonio, Bexar Co., on 26 Feb 1949.
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CHARLOTTE ROSE ROGERS ALFORD
Charlotte Alford
1943 - 2016
Photo from Forest Ridge Funeral Home
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 6 October 2016
Charlotte R. Alford passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Frwy., Hurst. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. prior to her service. Survivors: Sons, Todd Alford and Brian Alford; and her loving family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her ex-husband, Lathe Alford; and son Tadd Slade Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Charlotte was the daughter of T. Cortez Rogers and Pauline Redding.
From TX Divorces: Charlotte R. Alford and Lathe Alford were married on 4 Nov 1961 and divorced 29 Aug 1977 in Tarrant Co., TX.
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CHARLSIE MAXINE VOYLES ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Friday, 25 January 1946
FORMER PARIS MAN’S WIFE BURNED TO DEATH IN ACCIDENT
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greger, 1444 W. Sherman St., are in Lubbock to attend funeral services Friday at 3 p.m. for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Harold Alvord, who was burned to death in a truck accident Wednesday night.
Mr. Alvord, a former Parisian, was seriously injured in the same accident and is hospitalized. The accident occurred when two oil trucks, one driven by Mr. Alvord, collided near Plainview.
Mr. Alvord is the son of Roy [sic: Ray] Alvord of the Maxey community.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate lists her as Charlsie Maxine Alvord, born 16 Dec 1930 in Munday, Knox Co., TX, the daughter of A.T. Voyles and Carina Lorain Powell. She died 24 Jan 1946 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX, but she resided in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
Her Find A Grave memorial identifies her parents as Alton Theodore Voyles and Corman Lorene Rowell.
Her husband was Harrell Fuller Alvord (1925–1992).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Harrell Fuller 1925 TX1, Ray Allen 1891 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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CHAUNCIE A. ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1982
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Rev. C.A. Alford, expired October 25, 1982, in a local hospital. Member of Greater Zion Baptist Church. President of Progressive Order of Pilgrims, veteran of World War II.
Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ella Kennedy Alford; daughters, Mrs. Mattie Belle Collins, Mrs. Florence Jones and husband, Waldo, Mrs. Vernell Sadberry and husband, Dr. Sadberry; eight god–children; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Davis and husband, Dennis, of Waco, Texas; three brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law; four aunts; two nieces; and three nephews; four grandchildren; cousins, Harry Jenkins and wife Imogene, T.W. Solomon and Bobbie Guyton, Henry Solomon and Helen Fosha; many other cousins and many, many friends.
Body will lie in state Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Greater Zion Baptist Church, 3202 Trully St. Funeral 12 noon, … interment will be in Houston Memorial Gardens. Duncan Funeral Home, 5806 North Wayside Drive, 672–8782.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Elle Kennedy Alford, in this compilation.
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CHESTER GRADY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 6 August 2006
Alford, Chester Grady, 86, of Eastland, Texas passed away on Friday August 4, 2006 at Windcrest Healthcare Center in Fredericksburg [Gillespie Co.], Tx. Services will be held Monday August 7th @ 2:00p.m. at Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland. Interment will follow at Eastland Cemetery....
Chester was born on January 21, 1920 to James and Cordelia Alford in Eastland. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He served during WW2 under General George Patton in the Amry Air Corps. In 1941 he married Vera L. Adams. He was well respected in the construction industry in Dallas. He served as Vice President of Martyn Bros, Inc. and worked for Carpenter, Caruth, & Hoover. He was a member of the Local 100 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.
He was preceded in death by both parents, son, Tim Alford and brothers, Howard, Ed, and Tommy Alford. He is survived by his wife, Vera Alford, daughter, Tijuana Jackson & husband Marlin of Denver City, sons, Lynn Alford & wife Sara of New Jersey, Gary Alford & wife Louise of Burnet, and Kenneth Alford & wife Kim of Dallas. Chester had 9 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. He will be truly missed.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Chester Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Lavern Adams Alford; son Timothy Lane Alford; and brother Robert Lee “Doc” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Chester Grady 1920 TX1, James Monroe 1885 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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CHRISTIAN ANGEL ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 February 2015
2015–2015
Christian Angel Alford, a precious angel, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Survivors: Mother, Amber Jones; and father, Bobby Jones.
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CHRISTINE ALFORD BROWN
Photo from Walker Funeral Home
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—10 November 2013
On Friday, November 8, 2013, Christine Alford Brown passed away after a 1-year battle with a stroke and lung cancer.
Chris was born during a dust storm in Coleman County, Texas, May 2, 1935, to Truett M. Alford and Mary Jo Smith Alford. She grew up in Coleman County and graduated from Mozelle High School in 1953. She attended Hendrick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing where she received her Nursing degree in 1956. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 41 years with a career that included Labor and Delivery and OR at both Mainland Center Hospital in La Marque, Texas, and Danforth Hospital in Texas City, Texas. The majority of her career was spent working in the Public Health field at the Galveston County 4-C’s Clinic in La Marque, Texas. At the time of her retirement she worked in the Emergency Room of Coleman County Medical Center, in Coleman, Texas.
On November 1, 1963, she married Don Maynard Brown and moved to La Marque, Texas. While living on the Gulf Coast, they raised their family and shared their joy of fishing and hunting. They were known for calling their friends on a Saturday afternoon after firing up the barbecue pit, making a bowl of potato salad and throwing an impromptu party. They never needed a special occasion or reason other than wanting to share fun times with their family and friends.
In 1992, she and Don moved from La Marque to a ranch near Grosvenor, Texas, returning to their roots in West Texas. They raised cattle, fished, hunted dove whenever the season was open, and enjoyed the slower pace of life in the country.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, who passed away in 2004.
Survivors include daughters, Roxanne Woodman, of Durango, Colorado, Pat Karacostas, of Richardson, Texas, and Donna Daigle; one son, Mike Brown, of Santa Fe, Texas; six grandchildren, Christopher Daigle, Sarah Daigle, Steven Karacostas, Justin Brown, Chase Karacostas, and Buck Woodman; and four great-grandchildren.
At Chris’ request, there will be no public service held. A private family service will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Truett Milton Alford and Mary Jo Smith Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her lineage: Christine 1935 TX1, Truett Milton 1911 TX2, William Lovell 1865 MO3, Gabriel 1831 KY4, Jesse 1793 KY5, Jacob 1757 VA6, James 1715 VA7.
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CLARA BAKER REED ALFORD
Mother of Kathleen Janelle Alford Hering, AAFA #0882
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 15 February 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
CENTER—Services for Clara Reed Alford, 95, of Center will be 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Center, with ... burial in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Center’s Mangum Funeral Home.
She died Tuesday [February 11]. She was born Aug. 10, 1896.
Survivors include daughters, Myrila Reed Hughes of Houston, Louise Reed Sheffield of Beaumont, Kathleen Alford Hering of Colorado Springs, and Barbara Alford Clark of Golden, Colo; son, Robert Lem Reed of Longview; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six stepchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Clara Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 12 Feb 1992 (same as her gravestone), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her stepdaughter Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway in this compilation.
From TX Deaths: Clara Alford died 12 Feb 1992 in Shelby Co.
Clara was the second wife of Benjamin Meador Alford, born 24 Sept 1877 in TX and died 14 July 1960. Her first husband was Lemuel Reed (1880–1920).
From her Find A Grave memorial: “Daughter of Cynthia Jane Jamison and William A. Baker. Clara Reed married B.M. Alford on June 1, 1929.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband (Benjamin’s) lineage: Benjamin Meador 1877 TX1, Allen Josiah 1844 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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CLARA M. HARRELSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 7 June 1996
Alford, Clara M., 86, of Sulphur Springs [Hopkins Co.], died Thursday, June 6, 1996 in Hopkins Co.
Born April 30, 1910 in Warren, Ark. to Ben & Maude Martin Harrelson. Preceded in death by husband, A.B. Alford in 1989.
She was a homemaker and employee of Pickton ISD. Also a member of Winterfield Baptist Church.
Survived by: 3 daughters, Marjorie Gilmer of Dallas, Mary Ruth Allen of Dallas, Frances Elizabeth Wheeler of Princeton; 3 sons, Harvey Alford of Como, Jerry W. Alford of Pickton, Len [sic—should be Leo] Alford of Wylie; 3 sisters, Robbie Glenn of Rockdale, Ruth Brown of Quitman, Ruby Greer of Mesquite; 3 brothers, Maurice Harrelson of Pickton, Paul Harrelson of Terrell, Hubert Harrelson of Irving; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by 2 children.
Funeral service will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Murray-Orwosky Chapel, Rev. Cleatus Speed & Rev. George Malis officiating. Burial in Winterfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Kent Gilmer, Don Neystifter, Gerald Allen, Richard Alford, Craig Wheeler, and Shannon Alford. Honorary pallbearers: Randy Driskell, Robert Pollard, Clayton Goerdel and David Gilmer.
Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Winterfield Cemetery fund. Arrangements: Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, 903-885-3133.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Como, Hopkins Co., TX.
SSDI records show that A.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Sept 1908 and died 10 Jan 1989, last residence Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX.
TX Deaths: Andrew Alford died 10 Jan 1989 in Wood Co., TX.
From AAFA records: Andrew Bennett Alford married Clara Harrelson on 8 Oct 1927 in Hopkins Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Andrew Bennett 1908 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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CLARA RUTH AUBREY ALFORD WRIGHT
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 12 February 2009
Wright, Clara Alford 58. Survived by husband, Willie E. Wright, 1 son, Cedric, 1 daughter, Raschunda and 4 grandchildren, Alexia, Rashade, Tyler and Kenya. Viewing- Friday, February 13 from 2-9 pm at Golden Gate 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Funeral- Saturday, February 14 at 1 pm at St. John B.C.- 1701 W. Jefferson. Grand Prairie, TX. To share tributes www.goldengatefuneralhome.com.
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Full Name: Clara Ruth Alford Wright
Date of Birth: June 08, 1950
Date of Death: February 06, 2009
Country of Birth: United States
Place of Birth: Stamps, Arkansas
Place of Death: Dallas, Texas
Clara was the 10th of 12 children born to Hollie and Pearlie Mae Aubrey, who preceded her in death. She attended Brown High School, yet she graduated from Ellis High School, where she ran track, participated in theater and was a majorette in the band. Clara later moved to Texas and graduated from International Tech Institute, obtaining a diploma in Word Processing. She also attended El Centro College. Clara was also a long-time Recording Secretary at T.C. Hassell Elementary School in Dallas, Texas.
Clara accepted Christ at an early age and attended church faithfully. She was a long-time member of New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and was most recently a member of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Family. Clara was always known for her angelic voice, singing with numerous groups and sharing her gift of voice in several choirs. Her most memorable songs were “Sending Up My Timber” and “Walk Around Heaven All Day.”
Clara was known by most for her deep dimples, her great smile and her unconditional love of her family. She was known to boast frequently about her grandchildren and was always giving in the community. Clara was a fixture at the track meets, basketball and football games, and award ceremonies of her grandchildren. Clara served for over two decades as the Aubrey Family Tree historian by documenting over 1,000 family members dating back to the early 1800’s.
Clara leaves to cherish her memory her husband Willie Wright whom she married in 1992. Her legacy is passed on through her two children: a daughter, Captain Raschunda Aubrey Muhammad of Wylie, TX, and son Cedric Alford of Sachse, TX; (4) grandchildren: Alexia “Shante,” Rashad, Tyler and Kenya, a daughter-in-law, Bonita Alford, and a son-in-law, Alfred Muhammad.
She also leaves (7) sisters and (4) brothers: Eunice Hudson of Lansing, MI, Eva Aubrey of Dallas, TX, Ernestine (Elmore) Lewis of Taylor, AR, Hollis (Closesther) of Shreveport, LA, Rasheedah “Faye” (Abdul “Tony”) Rahman of Dallas, TX, Luke Aubrey of Shreveport, LA, George Aubrey of Dallas, TX, Carrie Bryant of Dallas, TX, Emmer (Thomas) Walker of Dallas, TX, L.B. (Wilma) Aubrey of Topeka, KS and Lorene (Steve) Kirk of Dallas, TX and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara Ruth Wright (SS# issued in LA), last residence Dallas, TX.
Clara was the family historian and had been working on a family genealogy for 20 years: The Family Tree of Abe and Winnie Aubrey. Her main focus was the Aubrey family. He son, Cedric Dwayne Alford, sent the document found on her computer, and from it the text below was extracted.
Hollie Aubrey was born on February 8, 1907 in Haynesville, Louisiana. Hollie married Pearlie Mae Roberson, who was born on May 1, 1912, on August 16, 1926. Hollie and Pearlie Aubrey had seven (7) sons and nine (9) daughters (Abe Aubrey, Ray Aubrey, Eunice Aubrey, Eva Aubrey, Ernestine Aubrey, Hollis Aubrey, Rasheeda Rahmaan, Luke Aubrey, George Aubrey, Carrie Aubrey, Emmer Aubrey, Clara Aubrey, Lullion Aubrey, Sherman Aubrey and Loreen Aubrey).
Hollie Aubrey resided at the Fountainview Nursing Home in Springhill, Louisiana at the time of his death on December 11, 1991. Hollie died of a heart attack. Hollie’s funeral was held at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Taylor, Arkansas. Hollie is buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas. Pearlie Mae Roberson died on March 27, 1968 at the Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, Arkansas. Pearlie is buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas.
Clara Aubrey and James Lee Lawson, who was born on October 23, 1949 in (Taylor, Arkansas) have a daughter (Raschunda Lynette Aubrey). James L. Lawson died on March 1, 2007 in Springhill, Louisiana of a heart attack. He was buried in the St. Paul Cemetery in Taylor, Arkansas.
Clara Aubrey married Ben Author Alford, who was born on November 5, 1949, in Coushatta [Red River Parish], Louisiana, on November 13, 1971. Ben and Clara Aubrey have a son (Cedric Dwayne Alford).
Clara Aubrey Alford married Willie Eugene Wright, who was born on April 8, 1959 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, at Evangelist House of Prayer for All People, in Dallas, Texas on February 23, 1992. Willie and Clara have three (3) daughters (Amanda, Carol and Rashunda). Willie and Clara reside in Dallas, Texas.
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CLARENCE EWIN ALFORD
Father of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ June 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Funeral services for Clarence E. Alford, 74, were Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Forest Grove Christian Church with burial following in the Forest Grove Cemetery…..
Mr. Alford died Wednesday morning, June 18, at the V.A. Medical Center in Marlin after a long illness.
He was born on April 25, 1912, in Forest Grove to the late Tom Alford and Carolina Rose Alford. He was married on Nov. 9, 1935, to Carrie Alice Nickels. He was a rancher for 25 years and was later a timekeeper for Quanna Construction in Sugarland before his retirement. He lived in Bremond for the past 1 1/2 years.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Alford of Bremond and his mother, Carolina Alford; 3 sons, Wayne Alford, George Alford and Curtis Alford, all of Bremond; 4 daughters, Faye Blackmon of Missouri City, Rose Shelton of El Campo, Twila Gibson of Fresno and Rita Oliver of Sherman; 4 brothers, Frank Alford of Marlin, Jamie Alford of Taylor and Wilburn (Bill) Alford and Weldon Alford of Rockdale; 3 sisters, Mara Tuma and Edith Brown of Houston and June Fen of Lufkin; also, 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wayne Alford, Dennis Hebert, Henry Kyle, George Alford, Roger Hebert, Wayne McAdams, Curtis Alford, Larry Nickels and Mike Grych.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and of the W.O.W. of Rockdale. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Alice Nickels Alford; children Alice Faye Alford Blackmon and Clarence Wayne Alford; parents, Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Edith Alford Brown, James A. Alford, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation.
See his death certificate.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clarence Ewin 1912 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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CLARENCE J. ALFORD
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—_____ November 2014
Clarence J. Alford, age 87, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 in a local hospital.
Mr. Alford was born February 24, 1927 in Milan, Michigan. He was retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and a United States Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Grisham Alford, of Texarkana, Texas; one daughter, Venita Alford of Salem, Oregon; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard and Susan Alford of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and William Niergarth of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Texarkana Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home….
Photos from Hillcrest Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ed & Sue Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Mildred Louise Grisham Alford, in this compilation.
From Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (Ancestry): Clarence J. Alford, born Milan, MI, son of Clarence Alford and Dorothy Guilfoil, married Mildred Louise Grisham, daughter of James Grisham and Mildred Hundley, on 22 Jan 1947 in York Baptist Church, Washtenaw Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Clarence J. 1927 MI1, Clarence I. 1887 MI2, Willis 1861 OH3, Martin 1823 PA4, Oliver 1795 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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CLARENCE PARKER “SAM” ALFORD
DAILY DISPATCH
Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—Friday, 26 December 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1990
Henderson Civic, Business Leader Dies At Age 85
“Sam” Alford, a local printer and merchant and a long-time civic leader, died early this morning at the Louise Parham Health Care Complex in Oxford following an extended illness. He was 85.
Born Clarence Parker Alford in Franklin County, he held several different occupations throughout North Carolina and other southern states before establishing Alford’s Printing & Office Supply Company on Garnett Street in Henderson in 1930. He was also the owner and operator of Alford’s Poultry Enterprise from 1942–45, and the owner and operator of Beech Spring Farms in Kittrell from 1942-68.
Described as a “civic handyman” in a news article in 1946 in the State magazine, Alford begin his civic work in the community through his involvement with the Salvation Army Corps. He served as chairman of the local advisory board of the corps from 1933-55, and he was also a life member of the board.
During 1935–40, Alford headed several civic and charitable drives in Henderson and Vance County, including fund-raisers for Boy and Girl Scouts, March of Dimes, War Relief, USO, Civilian defense and others.
Other organizations Alford was involved in included: Vance Chapter of the American Red Cross chairman for 12 years, 1939-51; Henderson Chamber of Commerce—president from 1943-44; N. C. Master Printers Association—vice-president from 1934-37; and several others. Alford also was accorded many honors in the local area, state and nation for his civic contributions.
A member of the Henderson Lions Club since 1930, Alford held several state and district offices in the club and organized many new clubs across North Carolina. He was honored in September of 1985 for his services to the Lions and organizations for service of the blind.
Over $2000 was donated in Alford’s name by fellow Lions and friends to the National Society to Prevent Blindness—N. C. Affiliate Inc.
Alford organized the N.C. Lions Association for the Blind, of which he served as president from 1947-49. He is also credited with originating, in 1946, the Lions White Cane Drive, an annual fund-raiser to benefit visually impaired.
Alford also served as chairman of the N. C. Commission for the Blind in 1968-70.
A resident of 205 Willowood Drive in Henderson, he was married to the late Eleanor Alford.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Saturday by Davis Funeral Home.
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CLARENCE ROY ALFORD
Photo from White’s Funeral Home
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 16 March 2006
GRAND PRAIRIE—Clarence Roy Alford, 66, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Chapel of Memories in Weatherford. Burial: Annetta Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White’s Funeral Home in Weatherford.
Clarence Roy Alford was born June 11, 1939, in Parker County, the son of Francis and Mary Bell Alford. Mr. Alford served in the United States Navy. He retired from Texstars after 20 years. After retirement, he ran his own small-engine repair business. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors: Wife, Sue Lindsey Alford; children, Gary Screws and wife, Ashlee, Jennifer Russell and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Felisha, Madison, Taylor, Reigan, Justin; brothers, Earnest Alford and John Alford; and sister, Twila Rowell.
White’s Funeral Home, Weatherford, (817) 596-4811.
Photo from Annetta Cemetery, Parker Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings James Edmond Alford and Twila Ruth “Nan” Alford Rowell in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clarence Roy 1939 TX1, Francis Edmond 1900 TX2, Clarence Moss 1866 TN3, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CLARENCE URIAH “JACK” ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thurs, 24 February 2005
Services for Jack Alford, 69, of Forest Grove will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Chuck Salmon of Forest Grove Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.
Mr. Alford died Monday, Feb. 21, at his home in Forest Grove.
He was born March 26, 1935, in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford.
A longtime resident of Forest Grove, Mr. Alford graduated from Rockdale High School.
He worked in the electrode department at Alcoa’s Rockdale Works for 27 years and was a rancher all of his life. He also enjoyed gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Emory O. Alford and Billy Alford; and a sister, Lucille Young.
Survivors are his companion, Maxine Mauldin of Rockdale; a son, Charles Alford and wife Tammy of Rockdale; a daughter, Barbara Hull and husband Charles of Rockport; three grandchildren, Johna and Jaclyn Alford and Ashley Hull; and four sisters, Dixie Cleveland of Decatur, Annie Mae McKee of Fort Worth, Connie Guthrie of Fort Worth and Mary Lee Harris of Fort Worth.
Pallbearers will be Lee Young, Robert Cleveland, James McKee, Ray Harris, Ray Daniels and Clay Bibb.
Memorials may be made to Rockdale Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 586, Rockdale, TX 76567.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence U. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clarence Uriah “Jack” 1935 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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Brother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Monday, 25 April 2005
Feb. 3, 1939—April 23, 2005
BREMOND [Robertson Co.]—Graveside services for Clarence Wayne Alford, 66, of Bremond are set for 3 p.m. Monday at Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.
Family members will speak at the service. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Bremond Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Saturday at his home.
He was born in Rockdale and was a Baptist. He was retired as a heavy equipment operator/mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Springer Alford of Bremond; a son, Shane Alford of Bremond; a daughter, Shillee Springer of Bremond; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George Oliver and Donna Alford of Damon and Curtis Aaron and Linda Alford of Bremond; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Alice Faye Blackmon of Denton, Twila Jean Gibson of Fresno, Rita Joyce and Roy Oliver of Porter and Rose Marie and Steve Shelton of El Campo; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Clarence Ewin Alford and Carrie Alice Nickels Alford; and sister Alice Faye Alford Blackmon in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clarence Wayne 1939 TX1, Clarence Ewin 1912 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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CLARINE HAMILTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 9 December 2004
Alford, Clarine of Dallas passed from labor to reward December 6, 2004.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years C.O. Alford, one son Charles Hamilton (Barbara).
Visitation today from 12:00-7:00pm. Service Friday 11:00 both at Lincoln Funeral Home. Lincoln Funeral Home & Memorial Parks 8100 Fireside Dr. Dallas TX (214) 398-8133.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7Apr 1925, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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CLAUDE BRANTLEY ALFORD, JR.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—22 September 1993
ALVIN—The trumpet was sounded calling Claude Brantley Alford, Jr. home through the pearly gates, September 18, 1993.
Mr. Alford was born August 9, 1930 in Aransas Pass, Texas and had been an Alvin resident for nine years. Member of [missing text] of Alvin. Retired from Amoco Oil Company and at the time of his death, he was Purchasing Agent with Texas Department of Corrections.
Survivors are one daughter, Sue Lynn Hodges and husband Bobby, Morehead, Kentucky, one son Mike Brantly Alford, Alvin, Texas, parents, Winnie Bell and Claude B. Alford, Sr., Aransas Pass, Texas, one sister, Joyce Hofmeister, Aransas Pass, Texas, three grandchildren, Colin, Nicole and Melanie Hodges, Moorhead, Kentucky.
Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Thursday from First Baptist Church of Alvin with Dr. Wayne Sheppard and Dr. Bruce Peterson officiating. Graveside services and burial 11:30 a.m. Friday, Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Texas. Arrangements by Oak Park [article cut off].
Photo from Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, San Patricio Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Lynn Cook Alford; son Mike Brantley Alford; and parents, Claude Brantley Alford Sr. and Winnie Bell “Dilcie” Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Claude Brantley 1930 TX1, Claude Brantley 1906 TX2, Henry Marion 1868 FL3, William Henry 1825 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CLAUDE BRANTLEY ALFORD, SR.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 10 July 1998
ARANSAS PASS [San Patricio Co.]—Claude B. Alford, a member of First Baptist Church and a Mason, died July 7, 1998. He was 91.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Hofmeister of Aransas Pass; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. July 10 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Prairie View Cemetery.
Photos from Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, San Patricio Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claude B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Dec 1906, last residence Aransas Pass, San Patricio Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Winnie Bell “Dilcie” Alford; son Claude Brantley Alford Jr.; and brother Earnest Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Claude Brantley 1906 TX1, Henry Marion 1868 FL2, William Henry 1825 GA3, Clinton 1798 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CLAUDIA CATHLEEN ALFORD PUDIFIN REISER AYRES ASHBY
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 2016
Claudia Alford Pudifin passed away on September 30, 2016, from complications of her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Claudia was born November 8, 1926 in Hemphill TX, to parents Marvin E. and Berlyne L. Alford. She was educated in elementary schools in San Augustine, Jasper and Nacogdoches TX.
After graduating from Nacogdoches High School in 1944, she attended Stephen F. Austin College prior to moving to Houston in the early 1950’s. Claudia worked for the Harris County Clerk’s Office, The Texas Highway Department, and several law firms before starting her career with the Texas Department of Human Services in the mid-1970. Claudia had an exemplary career with the State, including being recognized at the Region 11 Employee of the Year in 1983; she retired in 1995.
A single parent much of her life, Claudia was a devoted mother to her two boys.
She is survived by her sons William A. Pudifin and James L. Pudifin, her sister Gert Alford, grandsons Ryna E. and Erin W. Pudifin, nephew Randy Coon and several great grandchildren.
Claudia was a very independent woman with a strong work ethic. She sacrificed much for her children, always putting them first. She will be greatly missed and dearly cherished especially by her “baby” James Lynn.
The family wishes to recognize AMED Hospice and their team of caregivers and health professionals who administered at Claudia in the last few months; special thanks are extended to Chamieca Streeter for the love and care she gave to Claudia during her final journey.
The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and a funeral service Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Family Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Marvin Elbert Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Claudie Catheline Alford was born 8 Nov 1926 in Sabine Co., daughter of Marvin Elbert Alford and Berlin Lamar Smith.
No record of Claudia’s first marriage to Wilburn Arlist Pudifin has been found,.
From TX Births: William Arlist Pudifin was born 28 Jan 1946 in Nacogdoches Co., TX, son of Wilburn Arlist Pudifin and Claudia Cathleen Alford.
From TX Marriage: Wilburn A. Pudifin married Daisy Pearl Reynolds on 24 Jan 1948 in Harris Co.
From TX Births: James Lynn Pudifin was born 2 Feb 1949 in Nacogdoches Co., TX, son of Reuben Arnold Reiser and Claudia Cathleen Alford.
From TX Marriages: Claudia Cathleen Alford married Ross Martin Ayres on 31 Aug 1955 in Harris Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Claudia Alford, age 48, married Orville O. Ashby, age 57, on 26 Sept 1975 in Harris Co., TX.
From TX Divorces: Claudia C. Ashby, age 46, and Orville O. Ashby were divorced 23 Feb 1973 in Harris Co., TX. They were married on 4 Apr 1970 and had no children.
From TX Marriages: Claudia Alford, age 48, married Orville O. Ashby, age 57, on 26 Sept 1975 in Harris Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Claudia Cathleen 1926 TX1, Marvin Elbert 1902 TX2, Jessie Claude 1876 LA3, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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CLAUDIA FRANCES ALFORD ALLEN
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—11 September 2009
CLARKSVILLE—Claudia Allen, 71, of Detroit went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, surrounded by her family after having a long, hard battle, she is now resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Funeral services are scheduled for noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Kellam, Rev. Toby Barker and Rev. Tracy Williams officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Hopewell Community on the “home place” under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
She was born Feb. 14, 1938, to Coy and Carrine Alford in Manchester. She married L.P. “Snooky” Allen Dec. 7, 1938, at the Peach Creek Community Center.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved her many families. She was the oldest of eight children and loved her brothers and sisters like they were her own. She cared for her father and mother-in-law in Grimes County until the move to Red River County in 1972. In Red River County she found many new friends and families.
She found her church family in 1973 and was active in Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church cooking during revivals, director of vacation Bible school for many years and instrumental in the building of the current church and parsonage. She had her café family from 1974 to 1988 working at several local restaurants including The Cow Talk Steakhouse north of Clarksville, which she owned and operated. After her children were grown and married she decided to work for Wal-Mart from 1996 to 2006, mainly in the craft department and found another family, which she dearly loved.
She participated in the Red River County Stew Cook Off over 25 years with numerous wins and was an avid supporter of the Red River County Fair. She is listed on the Wall of Fame at the Red River Valley Fair Grounds. She was a Red River County 4-H leader for many, many years and was known to haul kids all over Texas to competitions. This was just another family that she loved as well. In recent years, her life revolved around her grandkids and their activities. Known as Granny to all the kids, she could always be seen at their rodeos, ball games, school functions or many other activities and went all out for them. In the summertime, she was busy working in her garden and canning goodies and wintertime she was busy sewing and making handcrafts for her many families. She loved to cook for family and friends and various gatherings. Many will remember the Easter barbecues or Halloween pots of stew. She loved life, her Lord Jesus Christ and her many families.
She was preceded in death by her husband in January 1993; her granddaughter, Angel Allen, in October of 1992; her father in 1979; and two brothers, Hubert and Steve Alford.
Survivors include her son, Leslie Allen, and wife, Gina of Bogata, Coy Allen and wife, Lisa, of Detroit; and daughter, Frances Fletcher, and husband, Craig, of Detroit; grandchildren, Wade Allen of Bogata, Lane and Samantha Allen of Detroit, and Katy and Dolan Fletcher of Detroit; her mother, Carrine Alford of Bogata; brothers, Ronnie Alford, Ray Alford and wife, Teresa, Harold Alford, and Richard Alford and wife, Linda; sister, Liz Irwin and husband, Jim; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Ashley Minter, John Minter, Kyle Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Shane Henderson, Tracy Henderson, Michael Fletcher and Danny Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Kenneth Henderson, Johnny Boyd, Dewey Knight and Larry Stringer.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Claudia Frances Allen (SS# issued in TX), last residence Detroit, Red River Co., TX.
See the obituary of her mother, Carrine Topping Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Claudia Frances 1938 TX1, Coy Harold 1920 TX2, William Henry 1884 TX3, William Jamison 1853 AR4, John H. 1818 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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CLIFFORD PRICE “BUTCH” ALFORD, JR.
ORANGE LEADER
Orange, Orange Co., TX—Thursday, 12 February 2009
Clifford P. ‘Butch’ Alford, Jr., 63, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully at St Lukes Hospital in Houston, on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2009, at First Christian Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be Pastor Bobby Granger and Reverend James Moore. Burial will follow at Alford Family Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, at First Christian Church of Orangefield.
Clifford was born on September 24, 1945, in Orange, Texas. He was the son of Clifford P. and Olga (Granger) Alford, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford; mother Olga ‘Sis’ Alford; sons, Ernest Alford, of Dallas, James Alford, of Silsbee; daughter Jeni Johnson and husband Jeremiah, of Lumberton; step-sons, Donald Bearce and wife Leah, of Lumberton, Jason Bearce and wife Kristin, of Pasadena, Brian Gibbs and wife Brooke, of Bridge City; step-daughter, Romandy Gibbs, of Orangefield; eight grandchildren; brothers, Avery Alford and wife Della of Bridge City, Robert Alford and wife Julie, of Orange; sisters, Peggy Alford, of Orangefield and Kathy Tillman and husband Clem, of Orangefield.
Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Bearce, Brian Gibbs, James Alford, Ernest Alford, Jason Bearce and Jeremiah Johnson.
Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Orangefield, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marilyn Hyett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clifford Price Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Orangefield, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Clifford Price Alford Sr. and Olga Mae “Sissie” Granger Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Clifford Price 1945 TX1, Clifford Price 1918 KY2, Franklin Price 1896 KY3, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY4, Peter Henderson 1831 KY5, William 1804 VA6, William 1775 VA7.
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CLIFFORD PRICE ALFORD, SR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 27 April 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Clifford Price Alford, Sr., 69, of Orangefield died Monday [April 25].
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with burial at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield....
A lifelong resident of Orangefield, he was a retired insurance agent for American National Insurance Co.
Survivors include his wife, Sis Alford of Orangefield; daughters, Kathy Tillman of Orangefield and Peggy Alford of Pompano Beach, Fla.; sons, Clifford Price Alford Jr. of Orangefield, Robert Alford of Mauriceville and Avery Alford of Bridge City; and nine grandchildren.
Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Orangefield, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marilyn Hyett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C.P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 July 1924, last residence Orangefield, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Olga Mae “Sissie” Granger Alford; son Clifford Price Alford, Jr.; father, Franklin Price Alford; and brother William Franklin Lee Alford in this compilation.
Clifford was the son of Franklin Price Alford and Dollie Embry. They appear on the 1920 census in Ohio Co., KY, along with Clifford’s brother “Lee” Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Clifford Price 1918 KY1, Franklin Price 1896 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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CLIFFORD WINFORD ALFORD, JR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 December 2015
January 23, 1933–December 6, 2015
Clifford Winford Alford, Jr. (82) entered his heavenly Father’s house on December 6, 2015.
He was born and raised in Galveston, TX, graduated from Ball High School in l949 and from the University of Corpus Christi in 1953.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Clifford W. Alford, Sr. and his Mother Lorraine E. Eberling Alford.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ruth E. Alford, sons Clifford N. Alford and wife Diane of Rockford, NY; Paul Stephen Alford of Baytown, TX; Travis E. Alford of Tomball, TX and Jason K. Alford and wife Felicia of New Cannan, CT and 6 grandchildren.
His memorial service will be on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 12 noon in the sanctuary at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway, Houston, TX.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Missions at Second Baptist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Loraine Eberling Alford, in this compilation.
Clifford Winford Alford Jr. is listed as the son of Clifford Winford Alford and Loraine Eberling, born 23 Jan 1933 in Galveston Co., TX, Births, 1933.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clifford Winford 1933 TX1, Clifford Winford 1908 TX2, Robert Winford 1869 TX3, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CLIFTON MAURICE ALFORD
Brother of William Joseph “W.J.” Alford, AAFA #0138
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Saturday, 5 May 2007
Alford, Clifton Maurice, 76, of Schulenburg [Fayette Co.], Texas, and formerly of Bellwood [Natchitoches Parish], died Friday [May 4]; graveside services at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shady Grove Cemetery, Bellwood; arrangements by Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Bellwood, Natchitoches Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Swire Knapp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clifton Maurice Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 30 July 1929, last residence Franklin, Robertson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers William Joseph Alford and Wallace Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Oscar Riley Alford and Bertha A. Sparks Alford; and his siblings Harold Milton Alford and Willie Mae Alford Fenter in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clifton Maurice 1929 LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CLINT ALTON ALFORD, SR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 2 March 2001
FORT WORTH—Clint Alford Sr., 78, a retired truck driver for Winn Dixie Stores Inc., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Carter Metropolitan CME Church, 4601 Wichita St. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 23, 1922, in Brenham. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Army and fought in World War II, earning four Bronze Stars.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Alford.
Survivors: His devoted son, Clint Alford Jr.; brothers, Ernest Alford, Earl Alford, Wesley Alford and John Henry Alford; sisters, Asava Woods and Valetta Crump; grandchildren, Ashley Alford and Clint Alford III; and a host of other relations and friends.
Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., (817) 534-5781.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clint A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Ernest James Alford and Jessie Alford in this compilation.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
His lineage: Clint Alton 1922 TX1, Henry 1881 TX2, Knight 1854 MS3.
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CODY WAYNE ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Saturday, 18 December 2004
Funeral for Cody Wayne Alford, 20, of Center will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, with the Rev. Steve Scott officiating. Burial will be in Latham Cemetery, Shelby County.
Alford died Dec. 17, 2004, in Center.
Born June 20, 1984, in Nacogdoches, he was the son of Noble and Toni Shofner Alford. He was a residential carpenter and a member of First Christian Church, Center.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Noble and Pam Alford of Center; sisters, Amber Alford and Khristina Snider, both of Center; and grandparents, James and Jerry Alford and Prentice and Janell Shofner, all of Center, and Suzie Alford of Longview.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today. Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cody W. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Toni Grace Shofner Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and his grandparents, James Leo Alford and Susie Belle Greer Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Cody Wayne 1984 TX1, Noble Wayne 1958 TX2, James Leo 1934 TX3, Noble Leo 1900 TX4, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL5, John Allen 1840 AL6, William 1810 AL7, Baldy 1784 NC8, Isham 1755 NC9.
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COLUMBUS PEBBIE ALFORD
Uncle of Katherine Miller, AAFA #0409
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—10 January 1963
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Mrs. Mildred Budge received word this week that Mr. C.P. Alford had passed away on Christmas Eve at a hospital in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Alford had not been in good health for some months, but he suffered a stroke that day from which he did not rally.
Mr. Alford was the husband of Lenor Coordes Alford and the son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. James Coordes, pioneer residents of upper White river. Mr. Alford often visited in Meeker before Mr. & Mrs. Coordes passed away and had many friends here. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Their home was in Iraan [Pecos Co.], Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Columbus Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 June 1906 and died _____ Dec 1962, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his sister Mayme Elizabeth Alford Motley; and paternal grandfather, Allen Alford, in this compilation.
Columbus was a grandson of Allen Alford and Harriet Denton of Bartow Co., GA.
TX Deaths: Columbus Pebbie Alford died 24 Dec 1962 in Harris Co., TX.
SSDI records show that Lenore C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Oct 1907 and died 24 Feb 1990, last residence Midland, Midland Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate provides his full name, confirms his birth and death dates, and names his parents Ollie Alford and Susan Pate.
In 1900 the family is in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX: Oll Alford 21 AL (parents b. GA), b. Feb 1879; his wife Susie E. 17 TX, b. Oct 1882; and daughter Clarice b. Apr 1900 TX. Oll and Susie were married 1 year, and Susie had 1 child, 1 living.
In 1910 the family is in Hill Co., TX: Ollie Alford 34 GA (parents b. GA), his wife Susie 30 TX, and children Collumbus P. 4 TX and Mamie 1 TX. Ollie and Susie were married 11 years, and Susie had 4 children, 2 living.
In 1920 the children are living with their maternal grandparents in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX: C. Columbus Pate 78 AL, his wife Rebecca J. 77 AL; grandson Pebbie Alford 13 TX and granddaughter Mamye Alford 10 TX; and a servant.
In 1880 in Allatonna, Bartow Co., GA, Ollie (“Ollia”) 1 GA is listed as the son of Allen Allford 22 GA and his wife Harriett 21 GA.
On Ollie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, a self-employed farmer living in Mt. Calm, Hill Co., TX. His nearest relative is Allen Alford of Waco, McLennan Co., TX. He was born 11 Feb 1876. A note says “badly affected from smoking cigarettes.”
His lineage: Columbus Pebbie 1906 TX1, Ollie 1879 GA2, Allen 1858 GA3.
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COLUMBUS SAMUEL ALFORD
LAVACA COUNTY TRIBUNE-HERALD
Hallettsville, Lavaca Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 February 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Columbus S. “C. S.” Alford, 78, died Sunday, February 2, 1992, in a Victoria hospital.
He was born May 23, 1913, in Winsboro, Louisiana, son of the late Columbus Alford and Latisha McVey Alford. Mr. Alford had worked as Postmaster in Sargent, and was a school bus driver. He worked for Gulf Warehouse in Bay City for 11 years, and was the former owner/operator of a service station in Bay City. He retired to Hallettsville in 1986.
Survivors are his wife, Laura Alford; four daughters: Brenda Sue Rolands of Highland, Juanita Faye Volkmer of Hallettsville, Carolyn Sue Wilson of Houston, Terri Morales of Sweeny; a son, Christopher Shaun Alford of Hallettsville; 10 grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, at Kubena Funeral Home….
Burial will follow in the Hallettsville City Cemetery, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Columbus S. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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CORA ALFORD LEE
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 16 January 1977
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lee, 92, of 2422 Clyde Lane, a member of Cedar Crest CME Church, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Pinkston’s Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Lee, a Dallas resident for 56 years, died Thursday [January 13] in her home.
She is survived by two brothers, Ben Alford and Clyde Alford; and two sisters,
Mrs. Lela Wesley and Mrs. Esther Brown.
Photo from Lincoln Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, david strickland
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cora Lee (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Jan 1883 and died _____ Jan 1977, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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CORA ANN COMBS DUCOURT HALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Debbie Cromwell – used with permission
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 20 July 1951
MRS. CORA HALFORD, NATIVE OF COUNTY, DIES AT HER HOME
Mrs. Cora Halford, 69, a life-long resident of Dallas County, died Thursday at her home, 4226 Barksdale, after a long illness.
She was born in Grand Prairie [Dallas Co.], the daughter of Dallas County pioneer settlers.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Hicks and Mrs. Josephine Childress, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Louise Albertson of Long Beach, Calif.; two sons, Jack S. Ducourt and Robert E. Ducourt, both of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. B.G. Maxwell of Union Bower, a brother, M.E. Combs of Dallas, eleven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Lamar & Smith Chapel, 800 West Jefferson. The Rev. Dean Harrison will officiate.
Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ed Schroeder, Marvin Amlong, Burl Davenport, Troy Nicholson, A.R. Jameson and Eurban Waller.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Cromwell
AAFA NOTES: Her parents are Robert Martin Combs and Mary Catherine Crawford.
Her first husband was Joseph Emile Ducourt (3 children). Her second husband was Charley Max Halford (1884–1934, 2 children, Josephine and Louise). She married Charlie/Charley on 10 Aug 1916 in Dallas. Cora was divorced from both husbands.
In 1930 Dallas Co. she is listed as head of her household with two children. Charlie is listed as head of another household with his third wife, Sophie Meier. His first wife was Mabel Maxwell.
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CORA EVELYN ALFORD
MARSHALL MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Thursday, 7 March 1912
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Wilson Sherrill Alford Sr.; and sisters Hazel Dell Alford Harris and Louise Rosebud Alford Alexander in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Sidney Lodwick Alford Sr. in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her birth notice:
MARSHALL MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Monday, 18 September 1899
From TX Death Certificates: The cause of death appears to be meningitis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Cora Evelyn 1899 TX1, Wilson Sherrill 1850 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CORA LAVENIA WAGGONER HALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—4 October 1990
Cora L. Halford, 91, died Wednesday, September 26, 1990 at Bluebonnet Nursing Home. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Church of Christ…. Burial was in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey-Neese Funeral Hme.
Born in Jonah, she moved to Albany 62 years ago. She was a seamstress and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was the widow of Roy S. Halford.
Survivors include a daughter, Joan (Mrs. L.E.) Farmer of Albany, a grandson, Bill James Farmer of Albany; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Pallbearers were Stanley, Ivy, Steve Riley, Bob Martyne, Glen Balliew, J.L. Beaty and Morris Ledbetter.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cora W. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Dec 1898, last residence Albany, Shackelford Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Roy S. Halford; and daughter Joan Halford Farmer in this compilation.
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CORA WEETAH LANE REEVES ALFORD
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ June 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lane Alford will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery….
Mrs. Cora Lane Alford, age 74, of Winchester, Tennessee, previously of Alvin, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in Winchester, Tennessee. She was born February 1, 1940 in Lovelady [Houston Co.], Texas and had lived in Alvin [Brazoria Co.], Texas for 30 years until moving to Winchester, Tennessee this year. Mrs. Alford and her husband had owned and operated a Crop Dusting Business. She was a member of the Skyview Baptist Church in Alvin.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Billy J and Christi Reeves of Madisonville; daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Audie Holloway of Winchester, Tennessee; step-daughter, Janice Alford of Alvin; grandchildren, Ashley Crocker and husband, Michael of North Zulch, Amanda Reeves of Madisonville, Billy Joe Reeves of Madisonville; Jason Gardner and Family, Nathan Gardner and Family; great-grandchild, Zailey Crocker of North Zulch; sisters, Nan Boatright and husband, Ed of Kerrville, Joan Little of Lovelady, Doris Welch and husband, Tooter of Holly, Polly Powell and husband, Bob of Irving; brother, Marion Lane and wife, Darlene of Crockett; sister-in-law, Nellie Lane of Trinity; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald Alford; parents, Loyd Mack and Mildred Bell (Driskell) Lane; sister, Martha Doyle; brothers, Mack Lane and Eugene Lane.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Lane Alford will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From TX Births: Billy J. Reeves was born 9 July 1964 in Potter Co., TX, parents Billy Joe Reeves and Cora Weetah Lane.
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CORINE ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 23 November 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Corine “Little Mother” Alfred, 90, of Beaumont died Nov. 17 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral will be at noon Saturday at Calvary Mortuary with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Vistation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.
A native of Bunkie, La., she lived in Beaumont 71 years.
She is survived by daughters, Maxine Dumas of San Jose, Calif., and Georgia Williams and Eloise Gums, both of Beaumont; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Corine Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Dec 1910, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
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CORNELIA ALICE ALFORD NIBLACK
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 December 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
Private graveside services for Cornelia Alice Alford Niblack, 91, Tyler, were held Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery…. Arrangements were under the direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home.
Mrs. Niblack died Sunday [December 26] in Tyler.
She was born May 19, 1902, in Riverside, Walker County. She was a graduate of Tyler High School and Tyler Commercial College. She retired from the Ramey, Calhoun & Marsh law firm, Tyler, and successors where she was employed as a legal secretary and office manager for over 40 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Following retirement she was active in the local chapter of AARP, and the city of Tyler’s Building Committee for Senior Citizens located at Fun Forest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Niblack.
Survivors include two sons, William R. Niblack, Tyler, and Charles T. Niblack, Houston; one granddaughter, MaryLynn Niblack Manley, Tyler; one grandson, Scott Niblack, Houston….
Photos from Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sheila Austin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice A. Niblack (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tyler, Smith Co., TX.
Her father was Walter Orion Alford.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages: W.O. Alford married Nellie Traylor on 28 July 1901 in Walker Co., TX. They were apparently divorced because he married her again as Nellie Alford on 1 Sept 1906 in Galveston Co., TX.
AAFA’s genealogy for this family includes this 1910 census information:
May 7, 1910; 2nd Precinct, Anderson Co., TX: Walter O. 34 GA, salt works manager, Nellie R. 34 TX wife, Alice C. 7 TX daughter. Walter and Nellie were both in their second marriage and had been four years in this marriage. Nellie had given birth to one child who was still living. So Alice would not be Walter’s child. [This is incorrect since they were first married in 1901.] They were living in the household of Charles Green who was a laborer at the salt works.
May 9, 1910; Walker Co., TX: Nellie Alford 34 TX, Alice 7 TX. Nellie was enumerated with her brother and she indicated that she was single. The census entry appeared to have first been “D” and the written over with “S.”
On the 1920–1940 censuses, Walter is living with his second wife, Eula. They are buried together in Overton City Cemetery, Overton, Rusk Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Cornelia Alice 1902 TX1, Walter Orion 1875 GA2, Augustus Orion 1841 AL AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CORNELIA ANN ALFORD PRICE
[Although Cornelia died in Hot Springs, AR, we are publishing her obituary here because she lived and is buried in TX.]
Source unknown
Garland Co., AR—_____ January 1991
Annie G. Price of Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 1991 in a Hot Springs hospital.
She was born in Chickasha [Grady Co.], Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph David Alford and Martha Anthony Alford.
She was the widow of W.H. Price who preceded her in death in 1946.
She was retired from the City Steam Laundry. She was a member of the first Baptist Church of Paris, Texas and a member of the Bethany Sunday School Class.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Paris under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home of Paris [Lamar Co.]; Texas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Cornelia Ann was born 22 November 1897. Her mother was Joseph David Alford’s last wife, Martha Ann Anthony. Her husband was William H. Price.
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CORRIEN WAINSCOTT HALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—1 May 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
BOWIE—Corrien Halford, a homemaker, died Thursday at a Bowie hospital. She was 86. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Burgess-Fry Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Bellevue.
Mrs. Halford was born in Thackerville, Okla. She was a longtime Bellevue resident and lived in Bowie for five years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bellevue. Survivors: Husband, S.V. “Sylvester” Halford of Bowie; two daughters, Ruby Oleta Smith of Denver and Nelda Ruth Coffman of Bowie; brother, Leon Wainscott of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.
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CRAIG ANTHONY ALFRED
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 12 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Craig Anthony Alfred, 33, of Baytown, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2002 in a Houston hospital.
He was born January 31, 1968 in Baytown. He was a life long resident of Baytown, a member of the Concern Citizens of McNair and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. He was self-employed.
He is survived by his parents, Andria Alfred and Helen Bushnell Alfred of Baytown; brothers, Terry Alfred, Willie Nichols, Jr., Whitney and Darrell Nichols all of Baytown; sisters, Alma Alfred of Houston; Helen Marie Tims, Linda Magwood all of Baytown; Shirley Williams and Barbara Egans both of Crosby; 25 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. “We loved Craig but the Lord loved him best.”
Visitation will from 11 a.m. to wake time from 7–9 p.m. with a rosary at 8 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2002 at Frazier Funeral Home, 7623 Harrison Baytown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7122 Whiting Rock, Baytown.... Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Crosby.
Pallbearers will be Terry Alfred, Willie Nichols, Jr., Whitney Nichols, Darrell Nichols, Richard Tims and Derrick Duke. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews....
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CRECY ELIZABETH JACKSON ALFORD
Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—_____ July 2015
Crecy Elizabeth Alford, 102, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 27, 2015 from Ennis, Texas surrounded by her family.
Crecy was born in Bristol, Texas on May 10, 1913 to James Welcome and Beatrice (Fletcher) Jackson. She grew up in Bristol and attended school there. On January 25, 1935 she married Aubrey L. Alford and they made their home in Palmer and Ennis.
She provided love and care for children for more than fifty years in her home. She was a member of the Church of God and a past member of the Rebecca’s. She loved to sing, garden and shop. She enjoyed playing dominos. Crecy was a blessing to all who had the pleasure of being around her.
Her memory will be cherished most by her loving family including son, Donald Alford and wife Bonita; daughter, Judy Cryer and husband, James; four grandchildren: Daryl Spence, Tish Bouska, Jeff Alford and Jason Alford; seven great-grandchildren: RaeAnne Jones, Zachary Alford, Justin Spence, Aubrey Alford, Jacob Alford, Edward Spence and Heidi Alford; two great-great-grandchildren; Ayden and Lorelei Jones; one brother, Bill Jackson and a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded home to Heaven by her parents, her husband, two children, Wanda Alford and Terry Lee Alford, four brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A Celebration of her life will be on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel in Ennis with Rev. Ed Lipsey officiating.
Pallbearers will be Daryl Spence, Jeff Alford, Jason Alford, Justin Spence, Edward Spence, Zachary Alford, Clint Bouska and Paul Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Cryer, Herman Cryer, Aaron Naivar, Jordan Naivar, Garth Simmons, Mike Perry and Josef Aguino.
Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
Photo from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Bird
Photo posted 28 Feb 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Aubrey L. 1918 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CURTIS RAY ALFORD
Photo from his gravestone
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 June 2008
Alford, Curtis Ray 55 of Allen [Collin Co.]. Died: 6/5/2008 Born: 7/14/1952. Visitation: Monday, 6/9/2008, 6-8pm Eastgate Funeral Home, Services: Tuesday, 6/10/2008, 10:00 am, Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Garland Memorial.
Photos (front and back of gravestone) from Garland Memorial Park, Garland, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer,
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Curtis Ray Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, James David Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Curtis Ray Alford was born 24 June 1952 [different than obituary and gravestone] in Ellis Co., parents James David Alford and Frances Louis Brewer.
From TX Marriages: Curtis R. Alford, age 18, married Cheryl A. Ames, age 21, in Dallas Co., TX, on 8 Jan 1971.
From TX Divorces: Curtis R. and Cheryl A. Alford divorced in Dallas Co. on 3 Oct 1979. They had 2 children.
From TX Divorces: Curtis R. and Barbara K. Alford divorced in Dallas Co. on 26 Oct 1988. They were married on 26 May 1984 and had no children.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Curtis Ray 1952 TX1, James David 1932 TX2, George Washington 1896 TX3, George Washington 1860 TX4, Hatch 1815 NC5, Isaac 1782 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CYNTHIA ANNA HEARNE PATE ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 28 September 1902
GEORGETOWN, Tex., Sept. 25—Mrs. Alford, wife of Dr. Alford of Leander, died in Austin on Wednesday [September 24]. The remains were brought home and interred in the Bagdad cemetery. Rev. _____ Hamilton conducting the funeral services.
Photos from Bagdad Cemetery, Leander, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Albert S. Alford; and son Albert Sidney Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was Albert S. Alford, who is also buried in Bagdad Cemetery. Albert was probably the brother of Louvenia Alford Kelly—see her obituary in Louisiana Obituaries.
From Brief History and Genealogy of the Hearne Family, by William T. Hearne (Independence, MO: By the author, 1895 and 1907), p. 125:
Cynthia A., first child of Cyrus and Jane A. Hearne, married a Mr. Pate, who soon died and left her with one child; she afterwards married Dr. Alford, and now lives in Shelbyville [Shelby Co.], Texas, where the doctor has a fine practice.
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DAISY DELL ALFORD BROWN WARRICK MCCRAW
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 20 May 2000
Daisy McCraw, age 76, born June 2, 1923 passed away May 17, 2000.
She was a Seamstress and member of Northside Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Rodney Brown; brother, Gordon Alford; sisters, Alice Sanders, and Gretchen Arnold; grandchildren, Thomas Brown, Teresa France and Kimberly Dell Brooks; 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Virgil Porter, Thomas Brown, and Rodney Brown officiating. Interment at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, TX.
Family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Directors, 716 Main St. Garland, TX (972) 276-8000.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. C
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daisy McCraw (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rowlett, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Andrew Jackson Alford; and siblings Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders, Bonnie Frances Alford Wright, Daisy Dell Alford Brown Warrick McCraw, Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Alford Gunn Arnold, and Levi Gordon Alford in this compilation.
From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Daisy was married 4 times: (1) James Wilson Brown, her uncle Henry Green Alford’s stepson, and they were divorced; (2) Tommy W. Warrick, who died in 1979; and (3) Robert McCraw, who died in 1986. Daisy is buried beside Tommy Warrick.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Daisy Dell 1923 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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DAISY LEE BARES LAIRD ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 8 June 2006
Daisy Lee Alford
1/26/1912–6/7/2006
Daisy Lee Alford, 94, of Beaumont died June 7, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and resident of Beaumont for many years, she was a retired dental technician having worked for over forty years.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Laird and his wife Marlene of Fannett and John Laird and his wife Doris of Oak Point, Texas; stepdaughters, Lynn DeCordova and Carolyn Phelps both of Beaumont; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening, June 8, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her birth date is from Broussards Mortuary. Her maiden name is from AAFA records.
See the obituary of her second husband, John Raymond Alford, in this compilation.
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DAISY MAE WETZEL ALFORD
Mother of Marshall Edward Alford, AAFA #0173
BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Friday, 11 February 2000
Daisy M. Alford, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at Brownsville Medical Center.
She was born in Waco and had been a resident of Brownsville for 62 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, where she was a part of the joy class (Sunday school class).
Survivors include two sons, Marshall Alford of Mesquite, Texas and Jim Alford of Brownsville; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pansy Schneider of Hillsboro, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Claris M. Alford….
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home East Chapel.... Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Alford, Jeff Alford, Craig Alford, Harry Faulk, Hank Hollingsworth, and Bill Buck….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Daisy M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 May 1908, last residence Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Marshall Edward Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Claris Marshall 1903 TX1, Marshall 1893 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DANIEL E. “GENE” ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 6 July 2003
Daniel E. “Gene” Alford died on July 2, 2003. A resident of Beaumont since 1977, he and his wife Patsy, were owners of Gene Alford and Associates, Inc., a life insurance agency in which both were active since 1975. He was 79 years old.
Born June 23, 1924 in Marlin, Texas to Tom and Ora A. Alford, he was a lifelong resident of Texas. He attended public schools at Pampa, Texas from 1930 until 1942, at which time he was graduated from Pampa High School. During the same year, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II until April 1946. Following the war, Mr. Alford attended Texas Tech University, and in 1950 was graduated with a BA Degree in Journalism. For 10 years he was editor and subsequent Publisher of the Moore County News, Dumas, Texas. For another six years he was publisher of The Amarillo Citizen newspaper in Amarillo. Both publications were awarded “General Excellence” distinctions by the Texas Press Association. Editorials by him were judged Best of Texas for three consecutive years by the press association. During his newspaper career in Dumas, Gene served as a Correspondent for Associated Press, was given several industry awards, including an Associated Press nomination in 1956 for a Pulitzer Prize in Photo Journalism.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003 at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home....
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Lois Alford of Beaumont; son, Byron D. Alford, Round Rock, Texas; daughters, Neva Alford Waldt of Houston and Cherrie Kay Konawho of Burlington, WI; brother, W.T. [William Tabor] Alford, of Windom, TX; sister, Anna Lois Jones of California; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daniel E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother William Tabor Alford in this compilation.
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DANIEL LEE “D.L.” ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0054
Father of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058
Grandfather of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244
D.L. Alford at the AAFA Meeting in Jackson, MS, October 1991. He is wearing the AAFA pin.
BURLESON COUNTY CITIZEN-TRIBUNE
Burleson Co., TX—Thursday, 12 December 2002
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR CIVIC LEADER ALFORD
Funeral services for D.L. Alford, Jr., 87, a longtime Caldwell business and civic leader, were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell. Mr. Alford died in the early morning hours of Dec. 9, 1002.
He was born Jan. 24, 1915, the only son of Daniel Lee Alford, Sr., and Annie Klukan Alford in their home. He was truly a native son of Caldwell and of Texas. He was a fifth generation Texan and a descendant of Philip Bruce Scott, who came to Texas from Tennessee in 1831 to join Robertson’s Colony in what is now Burleson County.
He attended the Caldwell public schools. Music was his earliest love. It remained one of his deepest interests throughout his life, and he was instrumental in forming a local youth orchestra. He graduated as salutatorian of the Class of 1932.
D.L.’s interest in music earned him a scholarship to Baylor University as a member of the Golden Wave Band. During his sophomore year at Baylor, he and his classmates formed a dance orchestra known as “Dan Alford and his Varsitonians.” The band performed throughout the state for several years, including performances in Houston and Dallas and an extended stint in the lavish Rice Hotel in Houston.
When he graduated from Baylor in 1936, he considered the pursuit of a career in music, but ultimately decided to enter the insurance business. He later became a casualty underwriter, licensed as “D.L. Alford, Jr. Insurance.”
He was the epitome of the family man, family and friends said. On Dec. 26, 1939, he married Catherine Grace Guynes at the First Methodist Church in Franklin. They had two sons, Lee Alford, III and James Joseph Alford.
D.L. was a pillar of the business community in Caldwell and in Burleson County, and service to others was an invaluable part of his life. During WWII, D.L. served as a field director for the American Red Cross, stationed in Missouri and later in San Antonio.
In addition to the life insurance, D.L. and Catherine opened the Surrey Inn Motel and Restaurant in 1962.
He also served as chairman of the board of directors for the Caldwell National Bank.
He was a charter member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, having served as its president, as a member of the board of directors, and as chairman of its industrial committee for many years. He also served as a director of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, of the Brazos Valley Development Council and as a 27 year alderman on the Caldwell City Council. One of his lifelong dreams was realized with the organization of the Burleson County Industrial Foundation. He served as the first chairman of the foundation.
D.L. was also a member of many professional organizations, of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and on the board of directors for the former Goodnight Memorial Hospital in Caldwell. He was a charter member of the Burleson County Historical Commission and of the Burleson County Historical Society.
Perhaps his deepest and longest standing affiliation was with the Rotary service organization, which works tirelessly to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the world. In fact, his friends and acquaintances affectionately dubbed him “Mr. Rotary.” Over a period of years, he held a number of leadership positions in his local club, and in 1979 he was honored to serve as district governor of District 587, which encompasses much of central Texas. Thereafter, he continued to serve others through Rotary, holding various leadership positions on the local, state, national and international levels.
He will always be known for his deep and abiding religious faith. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, and was also an associate member of the First United Methodist Church of Caldwell. It pleased him greatly that he was able to purchase and donate to the Presbyterian Church the lovely organ now in use and the beautiful outdoor chimes which can be heard throughout Caldwell.
D.L. will always be remembered for his strong Christian faith, his love and devotion to family, his neverending commitment to the City of Caldwell and to Burleson County and his dedicated adherence to the guiding principle of the Rotary organization, “Service above Self,” family and friends said.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Catherine Grace Guynes Alford.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee Alford, III, and Mary Collerain Alford and James Joseph Alford and Kathy Burgess Alford, all of Caldwell; four grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of D.L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Lee Alford Sr. and Annie F. Klukan Alford, in this compilation.
In another article:
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Thursday, 27 October 1949
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Lee 1915 TX1, Daniel Lee 1876 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DANIEL LEE ALFORD, SR.
Father of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054
Grandfather of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170, and James J. Alford, AAFA #0058
Great-Grandfather of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166, and Michael Bruce Alford, AAFA #0244
Source unknown
_____, TX—Thursday, 17 September 1964
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
SERVICES SET TODAY FOR LEE ALFORD, SR.
Funeral services for Daniel Lee Alford Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Presbyterian Church in Caldwell with the Rev. Milton Bierschwale, pastor, and the Rev. Joe Lee Turner, a great nephew, officiating. Mr. Alford passed away at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Goodnight Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Phillips-Luckey.
A native of Caldwell, Mr. Alford was a prominent businessman and stockman. He retired a few years ago.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lee Alford Sr., of 703 W. Buck; his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Alford Jr., 705 W. Buck [AAFA #0054]; two brothers, R.A. Alford and Phil Alford Sr., both of Caldwell; two sisters, Miss Lizzie Alford and Mrs. W.L. Surovik Sr., also of Caldwell [Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107], and two grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alford III, Caldwell [AAFA #0170], and Jimmy Joe Alford of Baylor University, and a great grandson, Lee Alford IV [AAFA #0166].
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Annie F. Klukan Alford; son Daniel Lee Alford Jr.; his parents Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott Alford; and his siblings Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Lizzie Evans Alford, Philip Bruce Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford in this compilation.
In the Winter 1995 issue of AAFA ACTION, pp. 22–26, 32, we published articles about this family, excerpted from ASTRIDE THE OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, A History of Burleson County, Texas, 1980. Catherine Alford, wife of D.L. Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054, was the editor of this book and the author of many of the articles. At the time of publication she was serving as the President of the Burleson County Historical Society.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Lee 1876 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DARLYNE ALFORD NEUBAUER
Sister of Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916, and Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ November 2016
Darlyne Alford Neubauer, 77, of Dallas, TX went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Darlyne was born into a close-knit family to parents, Dovie Labracea Lee and Ottie Quebe Alford on December 3, 1938 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, TX and to an extended family of cousins, aunts, and uncles who remained close family until death began to separate them. Darlyne grew up as an oilfield girl, living in Continental Oil Camps outside Iran, Rankin, McCamey, Big Lake, and Ozona in Western Texas. She graduated from Ozona High School in 1956 and enrolled at North Texas State University in Denton, TX, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Certification in three years. She married Bob Neubauer on December 27, 1959, immediately after graduating. They taught school in Miami, Florida before moving back to Dallas in 1963, where she opened and managed her nursery and pre-school. Bob and Darlyne divorced in 1971. She continued to teach in Sunnyvale and Mesquite for many years. When Darlyne was given the opportunity to work for Hadley McHugh in the apartment management business, she began as an assistant leasing agent and concluded that occupation as the head of their property management division. Darlyne completed her working career with the Texas Attorney General’s Office and retired in 2003. She distinguished herself in each of these careers. Darlyne was known and recognized for being hard-working, responsible, diligent, and fun. Over the years, Darlyne was a member of many organizations, but most recently was a member of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, the Red Hats and the Elks Lodge. She was a life-time member of the PTA.
Darlyne was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Dovie and Quebe Alford, all of her aunts, uncles, and many of her precious cousins.
She is survived by her sisters, Beverly Grace Alford of Lubbock, TX, and Lana Kay Manning of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; niece, Heather Manning Garner and husband Dave; great nephew, Jack Manning Rowan; great niece, Landry Labracea Rowan of Jacksonville, FL; and by her well-loved extended family and many wonderful friends.
A memorial service for Darlyne will be held at Grove Hill Funeral Home, Dallas, TX on Thursday, November 17 at 1:00 pm. She will be buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ozona, TX.
Donations in Darlyne’s honor may be made to Ronald McDonald House. The family offers special thanks to Kindred Acute Care Hospital and Kindred Hospice….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ottie Quebe Alford and Dovie Labracera Lee Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Darlyne 1938 TX1, Ottie Quebe 1912 TX2, Ottie Bervie 1883 TX3, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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DARRYL WAYNE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 January 2013
Darryl Wayne Alford
Darryl Alford, 51, a pastor at Bethesda Outreach Ministries, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Monday at East St. Paul Baptist Church, 5300 Oak Grove Rd. West, Fort Worth. Interment: 2:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.
Pastor Darryl Alford graduated from Oscar Dean Wyatt in 1979 and then furthered his education by graduating from Southwestern Bible Institute in 1997.
Darryl was preceded in death by his father, Boysie Alford Jr.; grandparents, Boysie Sr. and Carrie Alford, Wesley and Pinkie Hatcher.
Survivors: Devoted wife, Mary Alford; mother, Myrtle Alford; three loving children, Samantha Alford, Tabitha Alford, Jarmall Alford (Gabriel); seven beautiful grandchildren; brother, Melvin Alford; special aunt, Thelma Alford; special nephew, Leotis Legan; special niece, Zyria Morris; and many more relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DAVELEEN CAROLYN “BIT” GERMAN ALFORD LEONARD
SAN JACINTO NEWS-TIMES
Shepherd, San Jacinto Co., TX—_____ December 2008
Daveleen Carolyn “Bit” Leonard, age 50, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was born November 18, 1958 in Houston, Texas.
Memorial services were held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances German Brock; brother, James Crosby.
Survivors include her father, James W. German; sons, John Christian Alford, Jeremy Andrew Alford; sisters, Debbie Ward; niece and nephews, Sarah Ward, Steven Ward, and Matthew Moore with numerous other treasured family members and a host of faithful friends beyond measure.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daveleen Carolyn Leonard (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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DAVID GASTON ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0503
Photo from 1937 East Texas State Teacher’s College yearbook, The Locust
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 May 2002
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2002
Distinguished Flying Cross recipient and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Colonel David Gaston Alford (USAF Ret.) died on Monday, May 20, 2002 of complications related to his recent struggle with bone cancer at the Health Care Center at Air Force Village II, where he had resided for the past 13 years.
He was born in Rising Star, TX on May 29, 1917, attending Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, TX where he earned a B.S. in education, and East Texas State College in Commerce, TX where he received an M.B.A. in accounting. He became an Army Corps Flying Cadet in 1939 and graduated from flying school as part of Class 40E at Kelly AFB in August 1940.
Col. Alford began his military flying career as part of an Atlantic patrol to search for German vessels. Col. Alford is best known for his heroism while serving as Group Operations Officer for the 91st Bomb Group when his plane was shot down while leading a raid on Frankfurt, Germany in February, 1944. While under heavy flak attack, his B-17 bomber caught fire, and, after bailing out his crew, he discovered that his parachute was on the floor of the plane; however, he managed to safely land it in a cow pasture near Groenio, Holland. Thanks to the kindness of Dutch families whom he has never forgotten, and with the help of the Dutch Underground, he was hidden by patriots who risked their lives to hide and feed him for more than eight months. With their help he evaded the enemy, traveling, as he frequently recalled with much delight, as a deaf and dumb typewriter repairman and was picked up south of Liege, Belgium by the U.S. Army as they overran the area in battle in October 1944.
On returning to the States, he was part of a B-17 training organization in Tampa, FL, which was followed by duty as an Air Force liaison officer to the Army at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. Col. Alford returned to action with the outbreak of the Korean War where he flew 35 missions in a B-29 bomber.
One of Col. Alford’s fondest military memories was his 3-year tour in Greece as Base Commander with his family. It was in Greece where he became active in the Masonic Lodge, rising to a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
Col. Alford’s final base command was at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX where he retired from military service in December, 1965. For almost 14 more years, he worked in the public sector with the Wichita F alls city government and finally with the area planning commission. His final retirement brought adequate time to devote to his passion for golf and his fondness for traveling with his beloved wife, Dorothy.
His last 13 years he lived at Air Force Village II in San Antonio, TX with his wife. Though his health took a turn for the worse just several weeks prior to his death, his memory was still sharp, said his family, and he could recount a story with remarkable detail. In spite of his illness, Col. Alford managed to keep his sense of humor as he smiled, laughed, and he recounted his stories.
In addition to his wife of almost 30 years, Dorothy Jean Burkett Alford, Col. Alford is survived by his son, Michael Alford and his wife Bernadette of Framingham, MA; his daughter, Patricia Lanier and her husband Jerry of Shawnee, OK; three grandchildren, Chad Lanier and his wife Melissa, of Kaufman, TX, Lea Alford of Framingham, MA and Lori Lanier of Shawnee, OK; a great-grandson, Jacob Alford Lanier of Kaufman, TX and a stepdaughter, Dorothy Dee Phillips of Stuart, FL.
A memorial service will be held at the High Flight Chapel in the facilities of Air Force Village II on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:30 A.M. to fittingly celebrate the life of Col. David Gaston Alford on this, the 85th anniversary of his birth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Home for Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219 or the Air Force Village II Health Care Center, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78245.
In another article:
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Thursday, 23 May 2002
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2002
ALFORD HID FROM NAZIS AFTER BOMBER WAS HIT –
ALSO SERVED IN KOREA
By Carmina Danini, Staff Writer
Retired Air Force Col. David Gaston Alford, 84, who survived the harrowing crash of his plane in World War II and spent eight months in occupied Holland hiding from the Nazis, died Monday of bone cancer.
Serving as group operations officer for the 91st Bomb Group, the 26-year-old Alford was on his 19th bombing mission when his B-17 bomber was struck by enemy fire over Germany’s Ruhr Valley.
After the rest of the crew bailed out, Alford discovered his parachute had unsnapped and there was no time to replace it. He raced back to the cockpit and, though all the engines were on fire, managed to land the plane in a cow pasture inside Holland.
The date was Feb. 4, 1944.
For the next eight months, he hid in rural areas and in Amsterdam with the help of members of the Dutch underground. On the occasions when he was moved from one place to another, he escaped detection by impersonating a hearing- and speech-impaired typewriter repairman.
“He was apprehensive most of the time because he did not speak Dutch and most of the people he met did not speak English, but they risked everything to help him,” said Alford’s wife, Dorothy Jean. “He was very lucky. He always said the only injury he suffered during the war was a broken fingernail.”
The Belgian underground also helped Alford, and in October, he was picked up by U.S. Army troops near Liege, Belgium.
Alford also served in the Korean War, flying 35 missions in a B-29 bomber.
He later served as base commander in Greece and at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls before retiring from the military in 1965.
Alford’s decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Born in Rising Star, in Eastland County, Alford earned a master’s in business administration from East Texas State College in Commerce and a bachelor’s in education from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood.
He joined the Army Air Corps in 1939 and graduated with Class 40E from Kelly AFB in August 1940.
Originally with the 92nd Bomb Group, he was later assigned to the 91st.
Other survivors include his son, Michael Alford of Framingham, Mass.; a daughter, Patricia Lanier of Kaufman; stepdaughter Dorothy Dee Phillips of Stuart, Fla.; three grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Alford donated his body to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
A memorial service will be held at the High Flight Chapel at Air Force Village II on May 29, on what would have been his 85th birthday.
In another article, from his memorial service program:
When his time came this old pilot followed the directions from the ground crew to the parking area, closed the throttles and cut the switches and exhaled and softly said, “It’s been a great flight.”
IN MEMORIAM
Col. Alford was born in Rising Star, Eastland County, TX the son of Eula Mayfield Alford and Virgil Carl Alford. He attended Rising Star schools and Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, TX getting his B.S. in Education (1939), taught briefly in Baird, Callahan Co., TX before resigning to become an Army Air Corps Flying Cadet (December 1939), graduating in Class 40E at Kelly AFB, TX on August 31, 1940. While on ROTC duty at East Texas State College, Commerce, TX he received his MBA in accounting.
The 21st Squadron was sent to Gander, Newfoundland in May of 1941 and opened up that Base for American traffic. In September of 1941, the Squadron was transferred to McDill AFB, FL, and became a part of the 29th Bomb Group. In the spring of 1942, several groups were formed out of the 29th. He joined the 92nd Bomb Group and after training in B-17Es, he went to England and the 8th AF in August of 1942. They were preceded only by the 91st and 97th Bomb Groups. After serving as a Squadron Commander in the 92nd, he joined the 91st Bomb Group as Group Operations Officer in May of 1943. He flew 19 missions with both the 91st and 92nd; was shot down on the 20th mission while leading a raid in Frankfort, Germany on February 4, 1944.
On returning to the states, he was in a B-17 training organization in Tampa, FL, until the end of the war in Germany. After the war he had 3 years duty as Air Force Liaison Officer with the Army at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. With the outbreak of the Korean War, he returned to McDill and with his old SAC Bomb Group, the 307th, went to Okinawa to fly B-29s in Korea where he flew 35 missions.
Among his many awards and decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross, eight Air Medals (one Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters), Army and Air Force Commendation Medals, Service Medals for American, UN, and European-African Middle Eastern Campaigns. He retired from Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, in December of 1965, having been offered a job with the City Government of that city. After 3 and one-half years with the City, he worked with the Area Planning Commission for another 11 years then retired a second time.
Gaston and Dorothy moved to AFV II in August, 1989.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Patricia Lanier, of Shawnee, OK; son, Michael Alford of Framingham, Mass; one step-daughter, Dorothy Dee Phillips, of Stuart, FL; three grandchildren, Michael Chad Lanier and Lori Lanier of Shawnee, OK, and Lea Alford, of Framingham, Mass; one great-grandson, Jacob Alford Lanier, of Shawnee, OK.
Photo from Eastland City Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
Photo posted 3 July 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 May 1917, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Dorothy Jean Burkett Plyler Alford; son David Gaston Alford Jr.; parents, Virgil Carl Alford and Eula Belle Mayfield Alford; sister Dortha D. Alford Watkins; and aunt Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Patricia Miller Alford Lanier in Oklahoma Obituaries.
His In Remembrance article includes many more photos.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: David Gaston 1917 TX1, Virgil Carl 1887 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DAVID GASTON ALFORD, JR.
Son of David Gaston Alford Sr., AAFA #0503
CISCO PRESS
Cisco, Eastland Co., TX—Sunday, 11 September 1960
DAVID ALFORD LOSES HIS LIFE IN ACCIDENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON
David Gatson Alford, 19, 1959 graduate of Cisco High School lost his life by electrocution Friday afternoon while working with a crew in assembling a grain storage tank at Thornton Feed Mill.
He was the son of Col. and Mrs. D.G. Alford of Athens, Greece.
Funeral services were awaiting the arrival of the youth’s family from Greece, where Col. Alford, an Air Force career officer, is commander of the 7206th Support Group. Contacted by telephone Friday night, the Alford’s said they would fly home immediately. It was understood that they would arrive by jet airliner in Dallas at 10:30 A.M. Sunday.
Young Alford returned to Cisco on Aug. 27 after spending the summer with his parents in Greece. He went to work for Paul Schobe, a Gainesville contractor, who had been employed by the John Wilson Company of Gainesville to erect a 16,000 bushel grain storage tank at the mill here. Working with David were two of his friends, Johnny Carson and Roger (Skip) Parker. David was inside the metal tank operating an electric wrench to put nuts on bolts holding the tank sections together. Witnesses said he had his left arm against the steel and was pushing the wrench with his right hand. It was believed that a short in the electric wiring caused the 110-volt current to hit him. Johnny Carson saw David fall and ran to him. He received a shock when he touched David, so he pulled the electric cord loose. Artificial respiration was started immediately by Johnny. When a Wylie ambulance arrived, Parker kept up the respiration efforts en route to Graham Hospital. These efforts were continued at the hospital for some time before David was pronounced dead.
David was born June 26, 1941, in Fort Worth. He had lived in Cisco during his senior year of high school, residing with his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Raby Miller. He attended Texas A&M college and North Texas State College last year, and planned to return to Denton this weekend to enroll for his second year. He was a pre-dental student.
Col. and Mrs. Alford are well known here. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Alford, reside at Rising Star, and Mrs. Alford grew up in Cisco.
David was popular among the young people. He was member of the First Christian Church here.
Besides his parents and grandparents, David is survived by a brother, Mike, 13, and a sister, Patty, 9.
The body was at Wylie Funeral Home. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery Cisco.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer RC Karnes
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, David Gaston Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Patricia Miller Alford Lanier in Oklahoma Obituaries.
His FindAGrave.com memorial includes several additional newspaper articles.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: David Gaston 1941 TX1, David Gaston 1917 TX2, Virgil Carl 1887 TX3, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX4, Jesse Powell 1828 LA5, Needham Judge 1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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DAVID LARRY HALFORD
MIDLAND REPORTER-TELEGRAM
Midland, Midland Co., TX—Friday, 29 June 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Larry Halford died in a local hospital on Tuesday, June 26, 2001.
A memorial service has been scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2001 at Ellis Funeral Home with Reverend Dick Braun officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
David Larry Halford was born October 9, 1937 in Abernathy, Texas to A.L. and Lois Halford. He was reared and educated in Lubbock, Texas, graduating from Lubbock High School and attending Texas Tech University. Larry worked for Texas Instruments for 28 years, then was the Maintenance Manager at Solitaire Homes in Big Spring, Texas from 1997-2001.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Katheryn Halford of Midland; his son, George Halford and his wife, Grugon, of Stuttgard, Germany; his stepson, Billy Haggerty Jr. of Midland; his daughter, Deborah Denton and her husband, Kevin, of Kansas City, MO; his stepdaughter, Dianne Haggerty of Portland, OR; his brother, Dale Halford of Phoeniz, AZ, his 9 grandchildren, Kevin Halford, Melanie Halford, Jessica Halford, Robin Halford, Nicole Haggerty, Jessica Haggerty, Allison Haggerty, Crystal Aching and Tiffany Crawford; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland TX 79705.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David L. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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DAVID LEN ALFORD
Photo from White’s Funeral Home
WEATHERFORD DEMOCRAT
Weatherford, Parker Co., TX—Thursday, 9 August 2007
David Alford, 46, a loving father and grandfather, of Springtown passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, in Azle [Parker Co.], Texas.
Born Dec. 9, 1960, in Sacramento, Calif., son of James E. and Dorothy M. Harris Alford, David was reared in Parker County. He was a team roper, loved reading, movies and was a pro at the game of “Jeopardy.” Currently, David served as president of the Reno Citizens for Better Government. Known as a family man, David loved his family very much and will be remembered not only for his caring and loving nature but his high work ethic.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Alford in 2002.
David is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Walker and husband, Jeremiah, of Trinity; sons, David Tyler Alford and James Daniel Alford, both of Weatherford; granddaughters, Alexandria Walker, Angel Walker; mother, Dorothy Henderson and husband, Reginal, of Weatherford; sisters, Linda Eadie and Sandie Morgan and husband, Jerry, of Aledo; nephews, Jerrod Morgan, Trevor Morgan, Dalton Eadie; and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at White’s Chapel of Memories in Weatherford. Burial will follow in the Annetta Cemetery. The family will receive guests 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David Len Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, James Edmond “Shorty” Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: David Len 1960 CA1, James Edmond 1933 TX2, Francis Edmond 1900 TX3, Clarence Moss 1866 TN4, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN5, Wiley 1783 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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DAVID RAY ALFORD
Son of Delmar Ray Alford, AAFA #0801
Photo from Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
THE FACTS
Clute, Brazoria Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 January 2007
David Alford, 55, of Bay City [Matagorda Co.] passed away Monday, January 1, 2007, at his home. He was born December 25, 1951, in Floresville [Wilson Co.], TX, to Delmar Ray and Mary Helen Lockhart Alford. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved God and his church; he was a lifetime member of the Sweeny Church of Christ. His passion for life, family and friends, hunting and fishing were neverending. He worked alongside his family as a rancher and cowhand by trade.
He is survived by wife, Jan Alford of Sweeny; mother, Mary Helen Alford of Sweeny; daughter, Kay Lynn Alford of Van Vleck; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ty Wesley and Sammi Alford of Van Vleck and David Lang and Karen Alford of San Angelo; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Indest of Pearland, Susan and Glenn Salyer of Sweeny, and Sally and Robert Lynch of Sweeny; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Susie Alford of Sweeny; and three grandchildren, Chasidi Jackson, Colyn Alford and Claire Alford, all of Van Vleck.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delmar Ray Alford, and by his sister, Dawn Alford.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2007, at the Church of Christ in Sweeny.... Interment will follow at the Sweeny Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Cole, James Lee Finley, David Thompson, Dickie Thompson, Scott Barber and Tim Jackson. Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Roberts....
Photos from Sweeny Cemetery, Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Baylor
Note from photographer: “The green clover is where David is buried, to the left of his father where the headstone is. There is no actual marker on David’s grave.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David Ray Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Delmar Ray Alford and Mary Helen Lockhart McSpadden Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: David Ray 1951 TX1, Delmar Ray 1924 TX2, James Isaac 1887 TX3, John Posey 1854 TX4, Hatch 1815 NC5, Isaac 1782 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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DAVID RICHARD ALFORD
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ January 2015
David Richard Alford
January 18, 1949 - January 17, 2015
David R. Alford (Dave), 65, departed this life on January 17, 2015.
He was born to RV and Stacie Louise Alford in Houston, Texas. David was a graduate of Waltrip High School and of Sam Houston State University. David was married 34 years to Karen (Gray) Alford and was a wonderful father to Danny Alford, (wife Jeni), Emily Shaw (husband Matt), and Christie Fisher (husband Steven). He was also a very loving grandfather to Madison Ann Shaw and a dear brother to Kathryn Batek, William Alford and Debbie Grogg.
A visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77008. The funeral service will be held at 10am on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at St. Stephen’s UMC, 2003 W.43rd St. Houston, Texas, 77018 with burial to follow at Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, TX.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Stacie Louise Russell Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: David Richard 1949 TX1, R.V. 1903 TN2, John Robert 1860 TN3, Eley Harrison 1820 TN4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DAVIE L. ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—14 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Mrs. Davie Alford departed this life March 12, 2003. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 51 yrs. Mr. Milton Alford; 1 son Milton V. Alford (Janet); 1 daughter Rhonita Scott; 2 granddaughters; 1 grandson-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law, and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wake Fri. March 14, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Sat. March 15, 2003, 11 am. Both services will be held at Greater Mt. Moriah B.C. 1205 Clinton Park Dr. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Davie L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Dec 1931 and died 11 March 2003 [different than obituary], last residence Galena Park, Harris Co., TX.
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DEBORAH ALVORD STRUB
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, AZ—14 February 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Deborah Alvord Strub passed away February 4, 2002 in Dallas, Texas. Services were held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 4225 N. 56th Street in Scottsdale on Saturday, February 16. Interment followed at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale.
Surviving are her husband Peter, sons Alexander (currently serving a mission in Salt Lake City) and Sebastian, her mother, Barbara Alvord, and siblings, Craig, Wendy, Warren, Breck, and Vicki.
Deborah graduated with a double master’s from ASU in music and voice. She was a classically trained musician having studied voice four years postgraduate in London, England, where she met her husband. She magnified her talents as a voice instructor in the community through Highland Park High School in Texas and as organist and choir director in church over many years.
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DEBORAH ANN ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 June 2001
Deborah Ann Alford, 44, of Baytown, born, November 7, 1956, passed away, Thursday, June 14, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Shannon Woodward.
She is survived by her children and spouses, Brandi Rexford and husband Daniel Rexford Dale Woodward and wife Hiedi all of Laurens S.C.; Tiffany Alford of Cross Hill, S.C.; Travis Alford of Baytown; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Woodward of Baytown; sisters and spouses, Carla and Raymond Chandler, Beverly and Jimmy Squyres, brother and spouse, Brodie and Tiffany Woodward, grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Bryson Rexford and Ashley and Rebecca Woodard, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Wooster Baptist Church, 7007 Bayway, Baytown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deborah A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Nov 1956, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
From TX Birth Index: Deborah Ann Woodward was born 7 Nov 1956 in Harris Co., daughter of Charles Lavern Woodward and Glynice Joann Gibson.
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DEBORAH KAY “PINKY” ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 4 February 2011
Deborah Kay “Pinky” Alford was born August 21, 1950 in Kirbyville, Texas and unexpectedly departed from this life in her sleep on January 29, 2011 in Kingwood, Texas.
Deborah was the daughter of Hilma Ruth and V.E. (Punch) Alford of Kirbyville. She graduated from Kirbyville High School in 1968 and attended Lamar University, earning her Bachelors and Masters Degree in mathematics. Deborah chose to teach high school mathematics and began her teaching career at Newton High School, Newton, Texas. After 5 years in Newton, she moved to Humble, Texas in 1977 and taught for 20 plus years at Humble High School. She spent the last years before retirement in the Fort Bend School District. After retirement she worked at New Caney High School, Houston Community College and currently taught classes at Lonestar College, Kingwood. Deborah’s passion as a public school teacher was the development of her student’s potential through service in Student Council. Her students won numerous local, state and national awards while under her leadership. In addition, Deborah was the recipient of many coveted awards reserved for outstanding Student Council directors.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by numerous cousins, friends, colleagues, and her beloved dog “Buddy”.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Adams E. E. Stringer Funeral Home, Kirbyville, Texas. Pallbearers will be Class of 1968 classmates Dean Davis, Larry Grissom, Lanny Marshall and Bobby Wilson and former students of Newton High School, Paul Goodwin and Dr. Todd Cochran.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Student Council of your choice or The Humane Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Deborah Kay Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Vessie Edward “Punch” Alford and Hilma Ruth West Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Deborah Kay 1950 TX1, Vessie Edward 1910 TX2, Jessie Claude 1876 LA3, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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DELIA FAY ALFORD BENNETT
Photo from Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Thursday, 8 April 2010
GALVESTON—Delia Fay Alford Bennett, member of the Greatest Generation, met her Savior face to face April 5, 2010, while at her home in Galveston. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, in Galveston, Dr. Ray Meador and Dr. Grayson Glass officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the funeral home.
After her birth in Coldwater, Kansas Fay moved with her family to Portales, New Mexico due to the depression. She accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age. Her senior year of High School she was homecoming queen and after graduation started working as a secretary for a dairy in Portales. She met the love of her life, Vernon Eugene Bennett at a party but had to wait four years to marry due to World War II. On June 4, 1945, she married Lt. Col. Bennett and they settled in Galveston where Vernon was employed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers while Fay was employed with American National. On December 23, 1945, they joined First Baptist Church, Galveston and remained members except for a short stint worshipping with the precious members of West End Baptist. On Groundhog’s Day her son, Daniel Vernon was born who became an Emergency Room Physician and preceded her in death. Two days before Thanksgiving her daughter, Janice Kay was born. She and her husband Dennis Fassetta live in Austin where she works as a Lactation Consultant.
Fay loved and blessed her grandchildren, Daniel Adam Bennett and wife Tenele of Garden Grove, California, Lane Bethany Jacobsen and husband Alex, Bennett James Fassetta, John Dennis Fassetta, and Luke Job Jameson Fassetta, all of Austin.
Through the years she enjoyed being a member of the Texas A&M Mother’s Club and volunteering at First Baptist where working with the families of Friendship, International being one of her favorite activities. Friendship is an organization of men and women who work with people from other countries who would like to learn English and how to live in a different culture. She loved helping these women and sharing Christ. She also loved sharing Christ with everyone she met and never left home without the booklet “Would you believe?” in her purse. A special thanks to her church family at First Baptist. Fay loved you more than words can express.
Pallbearers are Dennis Fassetta, Ben Fassetta, John Fassetta, Luke Fassetta, and members of the Deacon Board of First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 822 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas, 77550.
Friends may sign the register book and send condolences to the family at www.CarnesBrothers.com/contactus. Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.
Photo from Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Ceres
We included the obituary of her brother Clifton A. “Buster” Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
Her father, Ira Talmage Alford, was born 3 Feb 1890 in Dallas Co., MO. He and Hattie Jane Powell were married 15 March 1913. Ira was the son of Pleasant Holloman “P.H.” Alford and Rosetta Carney.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Delia Fay 1919 KS1, Ira Talmage 1890 MO2, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1787 NC5.
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DELMAR RAY ALFORD
AAFA #0801
Brother of James Posey Alford, AAFA #0021
Delmar Ray Alford and his wife Mary Helen Lockhart Alford
Photo from AAFA records
THE FACTS
Clulte, Brazoria Co., TX—Friday, 18 August 2006
Longtime Brazoria County resident, rancher, developer, Realtor and insurance agent D. Ray Alford passed away on Wednesday [August 16] night at his home in Sweeny after a courageous battle with cancer.
To any stranger, D. Ray always offered a strong handshake, introducing himself as a WWII veteran and Aggie Class of ‘45. D. Ray fiercely loved his God, his family, his country and his work as an elder at the Church of Christ in Sweeny.
Born in Gonzales County in 1924, D. Ray served as County Extension Agent, a board member of the Sweeny Community Hospital, the Lion’s Club, the American Legion and the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
He is preceded in death by his parents, J.I. and Mary Gilmore Alford of Waelder; and infant daughter, Dawn Alford.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Lockhart Alford; his brother, James Posey Alford [AAFA #0021] and wife, Mary Elliott Alford of Gonzales.
Children surviving are Judy Indest and her husband, Jim, of Pearland, David Alford and his wife, Jan, of Cedar Lane, Susan Salyer and her husband, Glenn, of Sweeny, Sally Lynch and her husband, Robert, of Sweeny and Jim Alford and his wife, Susie, of Sweeny.
Nine grandchildren surviving are Ty Alford, Lang Alford, Kay Lynn Alford, Chad Salyer, Emily Salyer Zimmerman, Amy Lynch, Michael Lynch, Everett Alford and Adie Alford. Three great-grandchildren surviving are Chasidi, Colin and Claire Alford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family....
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Sweeny at Fifth and Elm streets.... Burial will be in Sweeny.
Pallbearers will be Ty Alford, Lang Alford, Chad Salyer, Michael Lynch, Ryan Zimmerman, Jim Indest and Everett Alford.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr., West Columbia, TX. (979) 345-3232....
Photos from Sweeny Cemetery, Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Reeves
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Delmar R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Feb 1924, but that he died 17 Aug 2006, last residence Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Helen Lockhart McSpadden Alford; and son David Ray Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Delmar Ray 1924 TX1, James Isaac 1887 TX2, John Posey 1854 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC5, Isaac 1782 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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DENDRA LEE ROUTH ALFORD
DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE
Denton, Denton Co., TX—Sunday, 14 May 2006
Dendra Lee Alford, 50, of Denton died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 9, 1955, to Duane C. and Ida Garaline May Routh in Mena, Ark. She retired from the University of North Texas as a research librarian.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the chapel of Denton Funeral Home, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., in Denton.
She is survived by her mother, Garaline May of Lake Worth, Fla.; one daughter, Lela DeAnne Alford of Arlington; one brother, Duane Christopher Routh of Florence, Miss.; and two sisters, Dana Sommers of Towanda, Kan., and Ann Romann of Lake Worth, Fla.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Dendra Lee Alford (SS# issued in MS) but list her death date as 10 May 2006, last residence Denton, Denton Co., TX.
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DENNIS GENE “D.A.” ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 3 January 2004
Dennis “D.A.” Gene Alford, 51, from Splendora [Montgomery Co.], Tx, passed away on January 1, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by his father, James Alford, he is survived by his son, Blake Alford; daughter, Brittany Alford; grandson, Tyler Alford; mother, Mary Katherine Whitney; brother, Mike Alford; sister, Kathy Alford; nieces, Amy Cote and Beth Beale and their husbands, Stephen Cote and Brice Beale; and special friends Lisa and Buddy Brewer, as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Dennis enjoyed life with his family and many friends, especially their times at Lake Livingston. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2004 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Home, Porter, Texas. Services will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 12:00 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dennis G. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Apr 1952, last residence Splendora, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Katherine Lee Alford Whitney, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Dennis Gene Alford was born 28 Apr 1952 in Montgomery Co., TX, son of James Monroe Alford and Mary Katherine Lee.
His lineage: Dennis Gene 1952 TX1, James Monroe 1923 TX2, Monroe McKinley 1896 LA3, George W. 1867 LA4, Lem?? 1815 NC5.
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DENNIS LEE ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 19 September 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995
Dennis Lee Alford, 48, of Fannett died Saturday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont with burial at China Cemetery….
A native of Los Angeles, he lived in Fannett most of his life. He was a retired electrician.
Survivors include his father, E.M. Alford of Los Angeles; mother, Mary Olive Alford of Beaumont; sister, Marie Clay of Sherman; and stepson, Glenn Allen Loftis of Vidor.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Mary Olive Alford, in this compilation.
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DENNY SHERMER ALFORD
Son of Omer Shermer Alford, AAFA #0086
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 14 February 2010
Denny Shermer Alford left this world at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He died at M.D. Anderson hospital after fighting cancer for the past two years. “Sherm”, as all his many friends called him, fought this disease with the same stubborn conviction that made him a success in all that he did. Sherm, a.k.a. “Worm” or “the Worm” died surrounded by his family.
The most important thing that must be remembered about Sherm is that there was only one of him. God broke the mold when he made Sherm on January 16, 1935 in Covington, Georgia. Those who knew Sherm would agree he was a character. Sherm called things like he saw them and he was not ashamed to give his opinion on just about anything.
His parents were mother Omer and father Inzer Alford. Sherm absolutely adored his parents and called his mother once a day until she died at the age of 103. Sherm also loved his only brother John Alford who preceded him in death. Sherm will be remembered as having a huge heart and making friends wherever he went.
Sherm Alford was Mr. Newton County High, class of 1953, in Covington, Georgia. While in high school, he was active in many sports with football being his favorite. A serious ankle injury prevented him from playing in college. He was an Eagle Scout as a youth.
Sherm met the love of his life, Sally Harris Alford, at a fraternity party at his beloved alma mater Georgia Tech Class of ‘57. Sherm and Sally were married for over 52 years. God only knows how much they loved each other, but this was an enduring love that lasted their whole marriage. This couple was extremely close. Whenever you saw Sherm, you saw Sally.
As Sherm worked his way up in the commercial lighting business, he lived in many different cities. He spent the majority of his life living in Houston, Texas.
Sherm had many interests after he retired from the lighting company that he co-owned with his dear friend Wally Hines. Sherm was an extremely strong Christian who served as an elder for the First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood, Texas, where he and Sally lived for seventeen years. Sherm and Sally loved to travel, and they saw most of the world while on trips with Georgia Tech Alumni. In fact, Sherm and Sally had just gotten back from a cruise in the Caribbean ten days before his death. Sherm and Sally were happy just to be together, whether it was on a trip to Monaco, Missouri, or to the movies.
Sherm absolutely loved watching sports. He was an incredible football fan whose favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and any team his grandchildren played on.
Since Sherm retired, he loved getting on the computer and contacting the many friends he made over the years. Sherm loved his TiVo and he also loved his dog MAX. Sherm sent many messages in the last year that surprisingly ended with “Father of MAX”. Many people were confused about who MAX was. Did he and Sally adopt another child? No, it was a fifteen pound fluffy mess of a dog that Sherm absolutely adored.
In addition to his soul mate Sally, Sherm left two children and nine grandchildren behind. His children are Sue Loncar who is married to Brian Loncar, and Bill Alford who is married to Julie Alford. God knows how much Sherm loved his children and grandchildren with that huge heart he had. Sherm never missed a game of any of his grandkids if he was in town. His daughter Sue Loncar of Dallas has six children: David Long (25), Sally Long (22), Patrick Long (20), Hailey Loncar (16), Abby Loncar (13), Grace Loncar (9). Sherm’s son Bill Alford of Houston has three boys: Will Alford (14), John Alford (12), and Grant Alford (6).
Sherm’s service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 3471 Westheimer at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 15th. The reception will also be at St. Luke’s immediately following the service. The internment of Sherm Alford will be, as he wished, at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. Sherm will be buried next to his mother and father.
The honorary pall bearers at the service at St. Luke’s will be Dan Badwey, Bob Binns, Mike Carpenter, John Gabrisch, Bill Hines, Wally Hines, Al Hudson, Arlis James, Pat Mann, Eddie Thomae, and Richard Timme.
One of Sherm’s favorite sayings was, “You gotta hit to win”. Sherm hit that ball hard his whole life. For the passion Sherm put into his life everyday he was truly a winner. Sherm will be missed by his family and friends forever.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Denny Shermer Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Omer Shermer Alford in Georgia Obituaries; and brother John Inzer Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford born 1802 SC.
His lineage: Denny Shermer 1935 GA1, John Inzer 1899 GA2, James Alvin 1852 GA3, Joseph about 1822 NC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drewry Cade 1767 NC6.
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DERRICK EDWARD HALFORD
The Settegast-Kopf Company@Sugar Creek
Sugar Land, Fort Bend Co., TX—_____ April 2016
Derrick Edward Halford passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
He was born June 17, 1980 in Houston, Texas to Dennis and Lynn Halford. Derrick spent most of his life in Sugar Land, Texas surrounded and loved by his friends and family.
He is survived by his mother and father, Dennis and Lynn Halford; his sister, Hillary Halford Watson and husband Ryan Watson; and their children Eleanor and Wells. Derrick is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
The Services will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 13 at at Sugar Land Baptist Church, 16755 SW Freeway, Sugar Land Texas.
In lieu flowers, a donation can be made in Derrick Halford’s memory to Children’s Discovery Center of Fort Bend, Development Department, 1500 Binz, Houston, Texas, 77004.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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DESSIE V. ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 April 2000
FORT WORTH—Dessie V. Alford, 93, a retired homemaker and musician, died April 5, 2000, at a local nursing center.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at First Samaria Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rev’s Funeral Parlor.
Dessie V. Alford was born on Jan. 25, 1907, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of Prince Memorial Baptist Church and was a longtime musician at St. Luke Baptist Church with J.C. Carter.
Survivors: Son, Carl T. Clark; stepgrandson, Phillip James Clark; sister, Florine Burries; and extended family, Bennie Burries.
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DEWEY DEAN ALFORD
[An identical obituary was published in the Odessa American on 29 January 2012.]
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—_____ January 2012
Dewey Alford, 83, of Gardendale passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1928 in Coleman [Coleman Co.], TX to Otis & Lena Bell (Estep) Alford. He was a retired building contractor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Wanda J. (Singletary) Alford.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela Munoz & husband Mario of Gardendale, step sons, Kent Crabtree & wife Linda of Odessa, Jim Hyde & wife Deene of Springdale, Arkansas, Shawn Crabtree of Odessa, step daughter, Sharon Bass of Lubbock, half-brother, Bentley Holly [sic: Hawley] of Odessa, (5) grandchildren, Chloe Dow, William Dow, Samuel Woodward, Dezy Keith & Audry Mendiez, & (6) great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 2 pm Monday, January 30, 2012 at Ector County Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Memorials may be made to Home Hospice or American Heart Association. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Wanda Jean Singletary Briggs Crabtree Alford; and his mother, Lena Bell Etsep Alford Hawley, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: His birth certificate lists his parents: Otis D. Alford and Lena Bell Alford.
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DEWITT C. ALFORD
From Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson Co, Texas 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices, by Linda Faust Houck (Nacodoches, TX: Ericson Books, 1999)
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—11 October 1929
Mr. D.C. Alford, age 72, one of Burleson County’s prominent citizens and native of the county died Friday at his home. He was buried at the Masonic Cemetery.
He was born January 26, 1858, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alford, natives of Mississippi [sic: Georgia]. He was a Methodist.
Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Mamie Alford and two daughtes, also two sisters.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby Joe Slovak
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Frances Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lee Alford; and brother Halcut Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dewitt C. 1858 TX1, Richard Erwin 1818 GA2, Halcut 1789 GA3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DIANE COLEMAN ALFORD
L’OBSERVATEUR
LaPlace, LA—Saturday, 12 December 2009
Diane Coleman Alford, resident of Houston for 40 years left this life on Sunday, Nov. 29 2009, at her home.
Daughter of the late Doyle and Williemenia Coleman. Wife of the late Tommie Alford Sr. Mother of Tomeka Marie Coleman, Tommie Alford Jr. and Gina Renee Harris. Grandmother of Kameisha Rena Coleman, MyKenzie Ayania Coleman, Tomya Latrice Coleman, Tomanesha Coleman, Tommie Coleman Jr. III, Regile Damien Harris, Dajour Treyquan Harris, Taj Amarian Harris, Tajae Amari Harris. Sister of Doyle Coleman Jr., Samson, Clayton (Butch), Chester Coleman, Gail C. Hayes, Ruth A. Fisher and Ruby A. Johnson. Also survived by a host of sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A native of Reserve [St. John Baptist Parish, LA]. Age 61 years.
Relatives and friends of the family and the Fifth Ward Class of 1960, the employees of Ocshner Hospital, River Parishes Hospital, Bollinger Shipyard, Randa, Matherne’s, Wal-Mart and Casa are invited to attend the funeral services on today at noon at New Pilgrim B.C. in Reserve. Interment at Zion Travelers Cemetery. Visitation of the body from 10 a.m. until service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Diane Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 15 March 1948, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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DIXIE LOU ALFORD CLEVELAND
LEXINGTON LEADER
Lexington, Lee Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 2005
Funeral services for Dixie Alford Cleveland were held Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Forest Grove Christian Church.... Burial was conducted in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were James McKee, Ray Harris, Clay Bibb, Charles Alford, Howard Drummond, James Roy Young, Lee Young, Ray Daniel, James Bratton and Daryl Lee Young.
Dixie passed away in Decatur [Wise Co.], Texas on Saturday, February 26, 2005. She was born July 17, 1933 in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford. Dixie worked for SBC in Fort Worth before moving to Rockdale. She served as the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Secretary and worked as a guard at Texas Utilities for 20 years until her retirement in 1994.
Dixie was a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church and of the Rockdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She, as well as her brothers and sisters, were graduates of Rockdale High School. Dixie is fondly remembered for always having a smile and for knowing no strangers.
Preceding Dixie in death are: parents Emory and Annie Alford; sister Lucille Young; and brothers, Emory O., Billy and Jack Alford.
Survivors include: son Robert and Jannett Cleveland of Paradise; grandson Travis Emory Cleveland of Dallas; granddaughter Rose Cleveland of Stephenville; and sisters, Mary Harris, Annie Mae McKee and Carrie Guthrie, all of Fort Worth.
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ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 March 2005
Services for Dixie Alford Cleveland, 71, of Decatur, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Forest Grove Christian Church with Rev. Jim Platt officiating. Burial was in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Ms. Cleveland died Saturday, Feb. 26, in Decatur.
She was born July 17, 1933, in Forest Grove to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford.
Ms. Cleveland lived most of her life in the Forest Grove community and Rockdale, but also lived eight years in Fort Worth and the last two years in Decatur.
She worked for SBC in Fort Worth, was a Chamber of Commerce secretary in Rockdale and worked 20 years as a guard at Texas Utilities in Rockdale until she retired in 1994.
Ms. Cleveland was a graduate of Rockdale High School and a member of Forest Grove Christian Church and the Rockdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She always had a smile and knew no strangers.
Ms. Cleveland was preceded in death by her parents, Emory James Alford and Annie Alford; a sister, Lucille Young; and three brothers, Emory O. Alford, Billy Alford and Jack Alford.
Survivors are a son, Robert Cleveland and wife Jannett of Paradise; a grandson, Travis Emery Cleveland of Dallas; a granddaughter, Rose Cleveland of Stephenville; and three sisters, Mary Harris, Annie Mae McKee and Carrie Guthrie, all of Fort Worth.
Pallbearers were James McKee, Ray Harris, Clay Bibb, Charles Alford, Howard Drummond, James Roy Young, Lee Young, Ray Daniel, James Bratton and Daryl Lee Young....
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Dixie Lou 1933 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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DON R. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—10 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Alford, Don R., 61, of Dallas, passed away April 8th after a short courageous battle with cancer. Retired in 1991 from Club Corp. of America.
Survived by wife, Anna Alford; mother & step-father, Ethel & Lewis Hudson; step-mother, Buena Alford; brother & sister-in-law, Dale & Sue Alford; sons & daughters-in-law, Scott & Rita Alford, and Doug & Gabriele Alford; daughters & son-in-law, Lana & Steve Jansen, Jana & Randy Bailey, and Teresa & Ressell Kulwicki; grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie, Janet, Brad, Jana, Cody, Jordan, Jamie, Taylor, Mollie, Vanessa and Tamara.
Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 1998, Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel.... Interment Restland Memorial Park.... Family request Memorials be made to: The American Cancer Society....
Family will receive friends ... at Eastgate Funeral Home.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan McKee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Don R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Oct 1936, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, Ted E. Alford, and stepmother, Buena S. Alford, in this compilation.
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DON RICHARD “RICK” HALLFORD
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Wednesday, 24 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
BALLINGER—Rick Hallford, 50, died Monday, Feb 22, 1999, in a local hospital. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Talpa Cemetery in Talpa.
He was born Oct. 12, 1948, in Levelland. He was a retired irrigation salesman and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Hallford of Ballinger; a daughter, Zee Hallford of Uvalde; a son, Shon Hallford of Midlothian; and a brother, Baker Hallford, and a sister, Sherry Palmer, both of Midland.
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Source unknown
TX—_____ February 1999
Rick Hallford, 50, passed away February 22, 1999 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.
He was born October 12, 1948 in Levelland.
He married his wife, Linda, on June 28, 1969 in Talpa. He was a retired irrigation salesman and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his daughter, Zee Hallford of Uvalde; his son and daughter-in-law, Shon and Jennifer Hallford of Midlothian; a brother, Baker Hallford of Midland and a sister, Sherry Palmer of Midland.
Service were held Thursday, February 25, in the Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. Burial followed in the Talpa Cemetery under the direction of Rains-Seale Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association,the National Kidney Foundation of Texas or a favorite charity.
Photos from Talpa Cemetery, Talpa, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J. Miller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Don R. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Ballinger, Runnels Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Shirley Baker Hallford, in this compilation.
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DONALD ANDREW ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Donald Andrew Alfred (Don) peacefully passed on to Heaven on March 13, 2017.
He was born July 28, 1925 in Tyler, Texas to Andrew Jackson (Jake) and Gracie Lee Alfred. Don attended Tyler Independent School District, Tyler Junior College and Perkins Seminary at Southern Methodist University.
He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 and was stationed on Tinian, Island. Don was in the 6th bomb group as a navigator on a B-29, the “Dearly Beloved”, which flew 27 missions over Japan.
Don’s work career began at Henry and Peters. After being a lay minister, he decided to go to seminary and officially be ordained in the Methodist church. When he left the ministry he was employed by Mike Harvey Interests. In his retirement, Don helped to establish the local business, Spinout, which is now being managed by his daughters.
Don was a spiritual man, avid reader, dog lover and World War ll enthusiast. He loved traveling and spending time with his family. In his later years, Don loved talking with everyone about his war experience.
He is survived by his 4 children; Terry and wife, Diane Alfred (Lewisville), Jim and wife, Barbara Alfred (Austin), Sara and husband, Mark Uzzell (Tyler), and Donna Alfred (Tyler); sister, Priscilla and husband, Bill McMillion (Tyler); 5 grandchildren, Angela Wood (Keller), Drew Alfred (Denver, Colorado), Emily Alfred (Austin), Taylor Alfred ( St. Charles, Missouri), and Caleb Alfred (O’Fallon, Missouri), Avery and Clay Uzzell (Tyler) and 2 great grandchildren, Meredith and James Wood (Keller).
Honorary pallbearers are Taylor Paul, Bill McMillion, Jesus Esquivel, Dr. Mac McGuire, Maurice Logsdon and the rest of the departed crew of the “Dearly Beloved.”
The family will have a visitation on Thursday, March from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Jackson’s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home and then followed by a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hospice Connection and Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
His ALFRED lineage: Donald Andrew 1925 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1901 TX2, Horace Crawford 1871 LA3, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA4, Warren 1816 NC5.
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DONALD EDWARD ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 June 2000
Donald Edward Alford, 61, of Texas City, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2000 at U.T.M.B. in Galveston, Texas.
Mr. Alford was born January 23, 1939 in Houston, Texas and worked as a steel worker with Meiken Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Texas City.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Private interment will follow services at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston....
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his father, Edward E. Alford; step-father, Elton E. Massey and brother, Jon Mark Alford. Survivors include his mother, Lona J. Massey; daughter, Carolyn Marie Alford; two sons, Donald Wayne & Rudy Alford; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Crowder Funeral Home Dickinson, Texas 281-337-1515.
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gale Green Brister
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden. See also AAFA ACTION #55, Winter 2002, Peachman Alford, Part 2, by Lucille Clepper Mehrkam, AAFA #0032.
His lineage: Donald Edward 1939 TX1, Edward Emmett 1916 TX2, George Emmett 1889 TX3, John Peachman 1841 AL4, William B. 1808 SC5.
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DONALD FRANKLIN ALFORD
Cousin of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ April 1987
Services for Donald F. (Don) Alford, 46, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Full Gospel Church in Gause with burial in the Gause Cemetery....
Mr. Alford died Friday [April 10] in the Olin E. Teague VA Hospital in Temple [Bell Co.] after a long illness.
Mr. Alford recently moved to Gause from Marlin, where he lived for 10 years. He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Rockdale to Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valarie (Newcomb) Willard.
He was a ranch foreman and was involved in ranching all of his life.
He was married to Tammie Sandell on March 7, 1981, in Marlin.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a brother, William Oliver Alford, on March 28, 1982.
Survivors include his wife, Tammie Alford of Gause; a son, Robert Franklin Alford of Marlin; two stepsons, Dannie Lankford and Joe Lankford, both of Gause; a daughter, Sandra McIntosh of Marlin; his father and his wife, Oliver Frank and Connie Daulin Alford of Marlin; his mother and her husband, Valarie and Oscar Willard of Gause; his grandmother, Pearl Tuma of Hearne; five brothers, Thomas Alford of Livingston, Jim Alford of Prairie Hill, John Alford and David Alford, both of Milano, and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Jan Willard of Gause, Judy Nicar of Little River Academy and Sharon Barnett of Hearne; 22 nieces and nephews and two great-nieces.
Mr. Alford was a ranch foreman in Oregon and Alabama for 11 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from November 1959 until November 1963.
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Gause Cemetery, Gause, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1987) dates Donald Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Chilton, Falls Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard (their obituaries provided Donald’s middle name); and siblings Johnny Paul Alford, Judith S. Alford Braun Nicar Woods, and William Oliver Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
TX Births: He is not listed, but his son, Robert Franklin Alford (born 1964), is listed with his father and mother, Mary Louise Rysdam, Donald’s first wife.
TX Divorces: Donald F. Alford, age 40, and Mary L. Alford, age 37, divorced on 15 Dec 1980 in Falls Co., TX, with two children indicated.
TX Marriages: Donald F. Alford and Tammie E. Sandell married on 7 March 1981 in Falls Co., TX.
TX Deaths: Donald Alford died on 10 April 1987 in Bell Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Donald Franklin 1940 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1918 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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DONALD GLENN ALFORD
DAILY RECORD
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX—Wednesday, 8 December 1965
GRAHAM—Funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church here for Donald Alford, 50, who died Tuesday in Fort Worth.
He was a draftsman for a Fort Worth firm.
Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Graham, Young Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Searchers of our Past
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Nov 1915 and died _____ Dec 1965, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gertrude Ada Waller Alford; daughter Donna Nancy Alford McMullen; and father, James Britt Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Donald Glenn Alford was born 28 Nov 1915 in TX, son of James Britt Alford and Lillie Corley. He died 6 Dec 1965 in Haltom City, Tarrant Co., TX.
His Find A Grave memorial says: “Donald Alford, 50, was enroute to the office when he collapsed getting out of his car. He was born and raised in Graham and attended Graham High School. Mr. Alford graduated from Texas Tech.”
In 1940, Graham, Young Co., TX, Donald 24 oil field laborer, is living with his parents, Brit Alford, truck driver for lumber yard, age 49, and Lily 47. All were born in TX.
His lineage: Donald Glenn 1915 TX1, James Britt 1891 TX2, James Hamilton 1837 TN3.
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DONALD JOE ALFORD
WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT
White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 11 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
AVINGER [Cass Co.]—Funeral services for Donald Joe ‘Don’ Alford Sr. of Avinger were held Tuesday, March 9 at the First Baptist Church of Avinger.... Burial was in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Alford died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at his residence. He was 68. Born March 4, 1931 in Avinger, he was the only child of Ola Staggers Alford and Joseph Kemp Alford, both of whom preceded him in death.
Mr. Alford graduated from Avinger High School in 1949. He attended Arlington State College and then graduated from East Texas State College in 1953. Alter college. Mr. Alford entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska as a craft controller. He was discharged in December 1955 from Sumter, S.C., with the rank of first lieutenant. He attained the rank of captain before retiring his commission in 1965.
Mr. Alford married Shirlee Cox (Alford) in Commerce on March 28, 1954. The Alfords moved to Longview in 1956 where Mr. Alford was an insurance agent from 1956 until his retirement in 1994. The couple moved to Avinger in 1986 to live in the house where he grew up. During the years in Longview, Mr. Alford was active in The First Baptist Church and the Elks Club, where he was Exalted Ruler and held several other offices. He was a Little League Baseball coach and president of the Longview High School Football Boosters 1976-1977. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avinger.
Survivors include his wife, Shirlee Alford of Avinger and their three children; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Joe and wife, Cindy; Jim and wife, Tracy, all of Longview; one daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and husband, Kevin Stephens of White Oak; five grandchildren, Jim and Jonathan Alford, Chris and Brittni Alford, and Lauren Stephens.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Donald’s father, Joseph Kemp Alford, in this compilation.
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DONALD LEVI ALFORD
Uncle of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
Don Alford in 1946 - photo from his nephew Max Ray Alford
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—9 April 2004
Alford, Donald L. went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2004. He was born June 3, 1926 at Pickton, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Will Alford.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Zenobia (Nobie) Alford.
He is survived by two sisters, Minnie Lee Coats of Terrell, Texas and Jessie Pearl Corwin of Pensacola, FL; brothers-in-law, Dale Fields and wife Louise of Talihina, OK; Glen Fields and wife, Barbara of Idabel, OK; James Fields and wife, Janey of Farmers Branch, TX; two sisters-in-law, Neva Cockerham and husband, Thomas Cockerham of Millerton, OK; Sharon McKeever and husband, Shorty McKeever of Valliant, OK; numerous nieces and nephews and double cousins.
He was employed for Varel Mfg for 20 years and Forney Engineering for 22 years. He served in the military service twice, World War II and Korean War in the naval branch. He has been a member of Maple Lawn/Marsh Lane Baptist Church for 45 years. He was a deacon for several years and taught a Sunday school class of junior boys. He was an active member of the Caleb Sunday School Class.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX, corner of Royal and Marsh Lane.... Interment Restland Memorial Park. Family to receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, April 9, 2004 at Restland Funeral Home....
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jimmy Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Don Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Zenobia Jane Fields Alford; and his brother Ray Lewis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Jessie Pearl Alford Roach Corwin in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Donald Levi 1926 TX1, William Lafayette 1877 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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DONALD RAY ALFORD
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Sunday, 14 February 2010
HALLSVILLE [Harrison Co.], TX—Donald Ray Alford went home to be with Jesus on February 11, 2010 after a brave battle with MDS and heart disease. He was born February 02, 1938 in Magnolia, MS and grew up in New Orleans. He graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and moved to Shreveport Bossier area to work. He was a born again Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church Hallsville, Texas. Mr. Alford was an ordained deacon and a former Gideon. He was looking forward to a glass of wine with Jesus.
Don was preceded in death by his first love and the mother of his children, Eva Mae Alford; son, Barry Alford; sister, Shirley Pelas and a grandson, Blake Hickman.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie Woodell Alford; sons, Don Alford and wife Patricia of Cypress, TX; Eric Alford and wife Lisa of Keller, TX, Shawn Alford and wife Ann of Hattiesburg, MS; Paul Hickman of Vivian, LA and Darren Hickman of Orange, TX; daughters, Susan McKissick and husband Tony of Jackson, TN, Susan Crenshaw and husband Fred of Hallsville, TX; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas.
The homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2010 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Bossier City. Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, TX 903-927-1700.
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LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—14 February 2010
MARSHALL [Harrison Co.]—Homegoing celebration for Ronald Ray Alford will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bossier City, La. Mr. Alford died February 11, 2010, after a brave fight with MDS and heart disease.
Born February 2, 1938, in Magnolia, Miss., he worked in the Shreveport-Bossier area and was a member of First Baptist Church Hallsville.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Woodell Alford; sons, Don, Eric and Shawn Alford and Paul and Darren Hickman; and daughters, Susan McKissick and Susan Crenshaw.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today, February 14, 2010, at the funeral home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at keithadowns@aol.com.
Photos from Hillcrest Memorial Park, Haughton, Bossier Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Oswald.
Photo taken 9 April 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Donald [not Ronald] R. Alford (SS# issued in LA), but list his death date as 12 Feb 2010, last residence Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX.
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DONALD RAY ALFORD
[He died in Texas, but we are also including his obituary in Illinois Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
JOURNAL STAR
Peoria, Peoria Co., IL—21 January 2014
PEORIA—Donald Ray Alford, 84, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas.
Don was born on Sept. 18, 1929, to Walter and Amelia Alford in Peoria, Ill. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria. He was truly a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. After graduating from Woodruff High School and Bradley University, he was united in marriage to Paula Humphreys on Sept. 16, 1951, also at Grace Lutheran Church.
He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 at Fort Riley, Kan.
Don was a high school, college and professional athlete. His name is in the Woodruff High School Hall of Fame, Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame and several basketball and baseball Bradley University halls of fame. He became a professional athlete when he signed with the Chicago White Sox as a pitcher in 1954. Don was also an avid golfer and fisherman.
In Bartonville, Ill., he served on the Monroe School Board. He was named to the board of directors of the Turlock Golf and Country Club in Turlock, Calif., and again at the Interlocken Golf and Country Club in Fairmont, Minn. He also filled several roles at church, including church council and choir. In Fairmont, he was a member of the American Legion.
Don worked for Armour/Greyhound Foods, which later became ConAgra Foods, from which he retired in 1991.
He is survived by wife his, Paula Alford; daughter, Cynthia Plummer (Dave); son, David Alford; granddaughter, Kristen Dutka (Mike); and great-grandson Michael. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Louise Alford; and his God-daughter, Laura Chambers. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Walter, Earl and David; his sister, Leah McCumber; and his granddaughter, Sarah Plummer.
A celebration of Don’s life was held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3801 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381, on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.
Condolences may be sent to Paula Alford at 31714 Chapel Rock Lane, Spring, TX 77386.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donald R. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his sister Leah M. Alford McCumber; and grandfather Orrell Cyrus Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother David Lloyd Alford in Florida Obituaries.
In 1930, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Donald R. Alford, age 6/12, is living with his parents, Walter E. and Amelia Alford, and his siblings Walter C. 7, Earl E. 7, Leah M. 5, and David L. 2-6/12. All were born in IL.
From Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry): Walter Earl Alford, born 8 Aug 1904, died 8 Dec 1978 in Lee Co., FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Donald Ray 1929 IL1, Walter Earl 1904 IL2, Orrell Cyrus 1866 IL3, Cyrus Edgar 1837 NY4, Ruel 1801 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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DONALD RAY ALFORD, SR.
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—7 November 2011
MARSHALL—Services for the Rev. Donald R. Alford Sr., of Longview, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Sullivan Funeral Home. The Rev. Alford was born July 4, 1940, in Marshall, and died November 5, 2011, in Longview. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the funeral home.
Please make condolences to the family at www.sullivan-funeralhome.com.
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Longview, Gregg Co., TX—_____ November 2011
Retired minister, Rev. Donald R. Alford, of Longview, passed away on Saturday, November 05, 2011.
He was born on July 4, 1940 in Marshall, Texas to Mira Bishop and Waymon Alford.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in The Colonial Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Algoma Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Sullivan Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm.
Rev. Alford served our country in three branches of our military, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and the National Guard and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and the VFW Honor Guard. Rev. Alford was a retired Assembly of God minister and was the pastor of four churches during his ministry.
He is survived by his sons, Donald R. Alford, Jr. and wife Daphne; Travis L. Alford, Sr. and fiancé Francie Webb; Grandchildren, Heather Christine Danielle Alford and Travis “TJ”Alford, Jr; his former wife, Sue Ryan; and numerous other family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Waymon and John, and one sister Frances Jean.
Photo from Algoma Cemetery South and North, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill T. Whitis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donald R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Waymon Perry Alford Sr. and Myra Mae Bishop Alford; and his brother John Franklin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Donald Ray 1940 TX1, Waymon Perry 1908 TX2, John Arie 1876 TX3, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA4, Jacob 1784 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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DONNA LYNN COLE ALFORD
Heartfelt Connections.net (2016: website not functioning
_____ August 2007
Donna L. Alford
December 21, 1951–August 2, 2007
Mrs. Donna Lynn Cole Alford, 55, died at her home in Austin, Texas, August 2, 2007. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Reverend Sidney Alford.
She is survived by her mother, Olive Cole of Covington, GA, two daughters: Keri Wade and Melissa Snyder both of Ohio, sister: Pat Hall of Ohio and 3 grandchildren.
Memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Chancellor Funeral Home Chapel in Florence [MS] at 2 p.m.
Photos from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Pearl, Rankin Co., MS,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch
Posted 21 Nov 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Sidney M. Alford, in Ohio Obituaries.
Sidney, Donna, and Sidney’s father are buried in Floral Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pearl, Rankin Co., MS.
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DONNA NANCY ALFORD MCMULLEN
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Thursday, 1 December 2011
CROWLEY [Tarrant Co.]—Donna Alford McMullen, 59, of Crowley, a retired court reporter, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: 4 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Graham. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Johnson or Tarrant County SPCA.
Donna was born July 21, 1952, in Robstown [Nueces Co.] to Donald G. and Gertrude Ada Waller Alford. She retired from court reporting after 30 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: Sons, Britt McMullen and wife, Chianti, of Burleson, Skeeter McMullen of Arlington; granddaughter, Ashtyn; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Donald Glenn Alford and Gertrude Ada Waller Alford, in this compilation.
As of May 2016 reported by a Find A Grave contributor, she has no permanent gravestone.
Her lineage: Donna Nancy 1952 TX1, Donald Glenn 1915 TX2, James Britt 1891 TX3, James Hamilton 1837 TN4.
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DORA COOLEY ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 23 October 1961
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
BULLARD (Spl.) [Smith Co.]—Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday for Mrs. Dora Alford, 83, who died Friday morning [20 Oct 1961] in a Tyler hospital after a lengthy illness.
Services will be in the Bullard Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Bullard City Cemetery under the direction of Gragard-Spraggins-Swofford Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sons, Sam M. Alford and Elton Alford, both of Bullard; five daughters, Mrs. Martha Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Ida Mae Walkouick of Houston, Mrs. Estelle McFall, Mrs. Ordrey Shelton, Mrs. Ruth Shuler, all of Baltimore, Md., one brother, A.L. Cooley of Lindale; two sisters, Mrs. Ana Herring of Tyler and Mrs. Daisey Miles of Troup.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Joseph Samuel Alford; and her son Joseph Elton Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 3 March 1879 in AL. Her parents are identified as Joseph Cooley and Lou McMinn.
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DORA JEAN LEE ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 2 December 2004
Dora Jean Lee Alford, 58, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, in a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with Randy Perkins officiating.
Ms. Alford was born December 14, 1945, in Lake Province, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Steve and Lois (Conn) Lee. She grew up in Gooding, Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minot State College in Minot, ND, and Master of Arts Degree from Abilene Christian College. She was an Air Force wife for 28 years, moving to Abilene in 1991. She was employed as secretary at Day Nursery of Abilene for eight years. She was a member of Abilene Quilters Guild, having a quilt design printed in a national magazine. She was active in Toastmasters, the 12th Armored Division Museum, and a published author. She was a former member of A.B.W.A. She will be missed by her family and all her friends.
Survivors include five aunts, Hattie Kirk of Belton, MO, Georgia Sims and Margaret Ware of Gun Barrell City, TX, Betty Ebarb of Sweetwater, TX and Katherine Long of Leslie, AR; one uncle, Roy Conn of Gun Barrell City; and a longtime friend, Diane Frisby of Henderson, NV….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dora L. Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence not listed.
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DORA LOU “DOLLY” ALFORD LACOUR
THE TRIBUNE
Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX—Sunday, 16 May 2004
Dora Lou”Dolly” Lacour, 82, of Bay City, passed away Monday, May 10, 2004.
She was born November 28, 1921 in Angie, Louisiana to Cornelius D. Alford and Daisy Brumfield Alford.
Formerly of Houston, she was a retired Executive Assistant with Tennessee Gas.
She was a resident of Bay City for the past three years, a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Bay City Book Review Club, the Nature Club and the Tennessee Gas Retirees.
She is survived by her great-nieces; Heather Miller and family, Lyndsey Fletcher and family; great-nephew, Barrett Littell and family, all of Hammond, Louisiana; and by her lifelong friend, Ludie Inge of Bay City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister and brothers Frances Alford, Herschel Alford, Glen Alford and Byron Alford.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating. Interment was held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City.
Photos from Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Agnes Hammett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dora L. Lacour (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of father, Cornelius Delos Alford; and brother Albert Herschel Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
From Find A Grave: Her husband was Louis Lacour (1898-1978), who is buried with his first wife in San Jacinto Memorial Park in Houston, TX. He married Dora on 20 May 1972 in Harris Co., TX.
Dora has two Alford lines.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her paternal lineage: Dora Lou 1921 LA1, Cornelius Delos 1880 LA2, Seaborn S. 1834 MS3, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
Her maternal lineage: Dora Lou 1921 LA1, Daisy Brumfield MS2, Martha 1846 MS3, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DORIS F. RITNOUR ALFORD
[She died in LA, but we are including her obituary here because she lived in TX.]
Center, Shelby Co., TX—21 November 2013
Doris Alford, 77, of Joaquin [Shelby Co.], passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital in Bossier City, Louisiana. She was born May 22, 1936 in Nacogdoches County to Tommie Ritnour and Almeda Sholar Ritnour. She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis, Bro. Fred Alford and Bro. Sam Alford officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Michael Alford, Daniel Ryan Alford, Ron Miller Jr., Trey Addison, Colton Risinger, Ruston Miller and David Carroll.
She is survived by
Sons:
Darrell Alford and wife, Gay of Joaquin
Tommy Alford of Center
Daughters:
Joyce Miller and husband, Ronald of Joaquin
Brenda Risinger and husband, Clinton of Huxley
Grandchildren: Kenny Michael Alford, Daniel Ryan Alford, Ron Miller Jr., Christa Watson, Erica Addison, Jessica Addison, Trey Addison, Colton Risinger
16 Great Grandchildren
Brothers:
Melvin Ritnour of Conroe
Donald Ritnour of Dayton
Sisters:
Shirley Cockrell of Arizona
Lois Glaze of Pearland
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Tommie Ritnour and Almeda Sholar Ritnour
Husband: Freddie Joe Alford
Daughter-in-law: Verna Alford
Brothers: Pete Ritnour, Earl Ritnour
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Freddie Joe Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DORIS FERN MCCLISTER ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ October 1997
Alford, Doris Fern—Born October 12, 1920 in Waco, TX and passed away October 7, 1997. She was a 1938 graduate of Waco High School.
Survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack; and children Donna Newton and husband, Jim of Lancaster, Sarah Guinn and husband “Dub” of Lancaster, Loy D. “Bo” Alford and wife, Doretta of Carrollton, and Sheila Freeman of Red Oak, TX; grandchildren, Bart White, Billy Jack White, Tracy White, Bob White, John Alford, Lorri Mason, Lyle Guinn and Stacey Freeman; 10 great-grandchildren; cousin, Kathleen Lewis of Fort Worth.
Graveside services 1:30 PM, Friday, October 10, 1997, Laurel Land Memorial Park, Rev. James Benton officiating. Family will receive friends Thursday evening 6:30-8:30 PM at the funeral home. Charitable donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association....
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, “RJ and Babar”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris F. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Jack McLennan Alford, in this compilation.
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DORIS J. ALFORD LEWIS
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 14 March 2008
Doris Alford Lewis, 77, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at her residence. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris J. Lewis (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 July 1930, last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Simon Alford Sr.; and sister Georgia Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Simon “Jack” Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries.
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DORIS LOU ALFORD WHITE
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 May 2005
Doris Lou Alford White of Richardson died May 3, 2005 in Plano Texas. She was 80 years old. Doris was born December 14, 1924 in Pickton, Hopkins County Texas to Della and Martin Alford who preceded her in death. She had four brothers and sisters: Mary Carpenter of Grand Prairie, Glennis McIntire of San Antonio, ‘Tex’ Alford of Virginia, and T.W. Alford of Pickton. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Dallas prior to her marriage June 1, 1945 to Billie G. White who preceded her in death. She eventually retired from State Farm Insurance Co. Doris enjoyed gardening, golf, and sharing with family and friends. She belonged to the Eastern Star, the Cosmopolitan Club of Dallas and a founding member of Casa Linda Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Victor White and his wife Dr. Mary White of Georgetown; Richard White and his wife Debra Davis of Mesquite; grandson Logan White, sister-in-law Dr. Arleen White of Texarkana, nieces Holly Humrich of Fayetteville AR, Carolyn White Scott of Ft. Worth, Helen Carpenter Denton of Grand Prairie, Doris Lynn McIntire of San Antonio; nephews, Fred and Tony Carpenter of Grand Prairie, James McIntire of San Antonio and other nieces and nephews throughout the country.
Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Restland Memorial Park Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Martin Alford; and siblings Glenice Viola Alford McIntire and Thurman Warren Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Arthur Green Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Doris Lou 1923 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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DORIS RODGERS ALFORD RUDLOFF
DAILY PROGRESS
Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX—Monday, 12 January 2009
Doris Rodgers Alford Rudloff a former resident of Cherokee County died January 7, 2009 in Brenham [Washington Co.], Texas at the age of 88. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on January 10, 2009 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk, Texas.
Photo from Cedar Hill Cemetery, Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her first husband, James Carnell Alford, in this compilation.
From online family trees at Ancestry: Doris Rodgers was born 21 Sept 1920 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX, the daughter of Jack Delos Rodgers and Albina Franklin McGuire. She married (1) James Carnell Alford (1920–1967) and (2) Don Rudloff.
James Carnell Alford is also buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk.
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Brother of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford Sr., AAFA #0198
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Tuesday, 2 November 2004
AUSTONIO—Mr. Dorman Alford, 86, of Austonio, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2004 in the V.A. Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 4, in the Austonio Baptist Church. Interment followed in Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born on October 24, 1918 in Austonio and had lived in Austonio most of his life. He was retired from U.S. Steel in Houston where he worked as a manager in the Nuclear Division. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp Headquarter Co. 8th Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Nuclear Workers Association, a lifetime member of the N.R.A., a member of the V.F.W., and a member of the Austonio Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include his sons, W.D. Alford and his wife, Janice A., of Austin and Kenneth Alford of Austonio; and grandchildren, Sandra I. Newton of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeffrey S. Alford and William Brian Alford, both of Austin, and Jonathan Davidson of Tulsa, OK.
His wife, Opal Alford, and brothers, Charles Alford, Harold Alford, and Bill Alford preceded him in death.
In another article:
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Monday, 6 December 2004
Mr. Dorman Alford, age 86, of Austonio, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004, at Houston Medical center, Veterans Hospital in Houston.
Mr. Alford was born October 24, 1918, in Austonio. He came from a pioneering family who were part of Stephen F. Austin “old 300”, coming to Texas in 1824. Mr. Alford attended Austonio High School and enlisted on Dec. 17, 1941 at the start of World War II and serving to the end of the war. Mr. Alford served in the headquarters, headquarters company, 8th Air Force, South Bomb group as a master sergeant. Mr. Alford participated in the Normandy Invasion, Ardennes Offensive and the invasion of the Rhineland, Berlin Germany.
After the war Mr. Alford moved to Houston and worked 37 years at U.S. Steel, as manager of the N.D.T. Department, Nuclear Division. Upon retirement he returned to Austonio, and served as president of the Austonio Community Center, a Director on the Board of Directors Consolidated Water Corporation, Deacon in the Austonio Baptist Church, Mr. Alford was also an active member in the Houston county Historical Commission, along with his wife
Mr. Alford was a member of the O.F.V.F.W Post 9300, the N.R.A., The Nuclear Workers Association and the 8th Air Force Association.
A sweet and loving man whose hobbies were fishing, gardening and reading history.
Survivors include [sons] W.D. Alford and wife Janice Alford, of Austin and Kenneth Alford, of Austonio; grandchildren Sandra L. Newton, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Jeffrey S. Alford and William Brian Alford, both of Austin and Jonathan Davidson, of Tulsa Okla.; great-grandchildren Katie Newton, Sarah Newton, Nathan Davidson and Kathryn Davidson; sisters-in-law Lois Alford and Lila Alford, both of Austonio; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Opal Christine Alford in 2000; and brothers Charles Alford, Harold Alford and Bill [William M.] Alford.
Funeral services for Mr. Dorman Alford were held Thursday, November 4, at Austonio Baptist Church with Pastor Charles E. Butler officiating, special music performed by Cherye Hyde, of Bryan and Nancy Bailey, of Austonio with favorite Poem read by W.D. Alford. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery, with Air Force Honor Guard, followed by Taps.
Pallbearers were Lee Lundy, Tommy Lundy, Jeff Alford, Brian Alford, Bill Alford, Wendell Alford and J.W. LaRue.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Reverend Willard Watson, of Dyersburg, Tenn., Ray Watson, of Coosbay, Ore., E.L. Hess and Danny Campbell, both of Houston, John Davidson, of Tulsa, Okla. and Paul E. Barnhart, of Lufkin....
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Connie Dancer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorman Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Oct 1917 [gravestone says 1923, obituary says 1918] and died 31 Oct 2004, last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Opal Christine Watson Alford; and his brothers Charles Milton Alford, Harold Alford, and William Malcolm Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Dorman’s father died in 1920, so the 1923 date on his gravestone is incorrect. He is age 21 on the 1940 census, has not been found in 1930, and in 1920 appears to be listed as Willie D., age 2-?/12.
Detailed information on Dorman’s Alford ancestry was included with his brother Harold’s “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dorman 1918 TX1, William Owen 1887 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOROTHY ANN ALFORD PRITCHETT
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Pritchett, Dorothy, Born in Dallas, TX August 22, 1929 and passed away February 12, 2007 with her son and daughter by her side. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charles W. Pritchett.
Survived by her devoted children, daughter, Kay Fox and husband, Dan; son, Larry Pritchett and wife, Pam along with their 3 sons, Cody, Kyle and Casey.
As a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, she was a strong Christian woman of faith who loved the Lord. She touched the hearts and lives of many with her compassion and love and will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her. She was God’s wonderful gift to us all.
The family will receive friends from 2-4:00PM and 6-8:00PM, Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Restland Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 12:30PM, Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Restland Wildwood Chapel. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RMLeahy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Ann Pritchett (SS# issued in TX), last residence Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Kinchen Alford and Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; sisters Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Mary Louise Alford Benedict; and half-siblings Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch and John Richard “Dick” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dorothy Ann 1929 TX1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DOROTHY ANN LYNN HALFORD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 May 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
VERNON—Dorothy Ann Halford, 64, a homemaker, died Monday, April 30, 2001, in Chillicothe [Hardeman Co.], Texas. Services [will be] held on Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home with burial following in Chillicothe Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, James; daughters, Debora Bland of Denton, and Barbara Palmer of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sons, Carl Foley of Groesbeck, Texas, and Wayne Lynn of Stephenville, Texas; sisters Jerry Lou Schmoker and Grace McLaughlin, both of Vernon; a brother, Charles Lynn of Vernon; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Sept 1936, last residence Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, James Holton “Red” Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone. We included the obituary of her daughter Debora Sue Halford Poole Moore Bland in New Mexico Obituaries.
Her Find A Grave memorial identifies her parents as Griffin Thomas Lynn and Martha Marie Bohot.
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DOROTHY BELL MAY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 7 July 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995
SAN ANTONIO—Dorothy Bell Alford, a retired civil service employee at Fort Sam Houston, died Friday at a San Antonio nursing home.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Arrangements: Brown, Gause-Ware, Owens & Brumley Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford was born in Fort Worth and was an Army veteran and a Methodist. She was the widow of Tom Alford.
Survivors: Two brothers, Richard R. May Sr. of Saginaw and Harry E. May Sr. of New Braunfels; and sister, Elizabeth Taylor of San Antonio.
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DOROTHY ELIZABETH POSTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 30 July 1971
IRVING—Funeral services for Mrs. Leon J. Alford, 61, of 1826 DeWitt, former teller for the First National Bank in Dallas, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ben F. Brown Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Park.
She died here Wednesday [July 28].
A native of Dallas, Mrs. Alford had lived in Irving for the past three years.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 30 July 1971
Alford, Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth, 1826 Dewitt, Irving.
Survived by husband, Leon Alford, Irving; sisters, Mrs. W.B. Brown Sr., Dallas, Mrs. C.N. Hodges, Dallas, Mrs. E.M. Lindsey Sr., Irving, Mrs. H.R. Brand, Sr., Irving.
Services10:30 a.m., Friday, Ben F. Brown Funeral Chapel, Rev. Robin Moffatt officiating. Interment Oak Grove….
Photo from Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery, Irving, Dallas Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 June 1910 and died _____ July 1971, last residence Irving, Dallas Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Her death certificate lists her parents as Jesse Elmer Poston and Claudia Mayo.
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DOROTHY FRANCES GIFFORD ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 30 January 2004
Dorothy F. Gifford Alford, 82, of Bridge City, died January 29, 2004, at Park Place Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Bridge City with Reverend Dale Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Fountain Hill, Arkansas and had resided in Bridge City since 1948. She was owner and operator of Town and Country Dress Shop in Bridge City, and was co-owner of ACC Enterprises also in Bridge City. She was a member of many organizations, including the Business and Professional Womens Club, Golden Harvest, Birthday Club, a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, and was a Life Master of American Contract Bridge League. Mrs. Alford helped organize and also served on the Chamber of Commerce Board in Bridge City. During this time she helped start the Bridge City-Orangefield Community Center. She also helped with B&PW yearly style show with benefits and funds given to MD Anderson Research. Dorothy also initiated a drive to the State Legislature in Texas to allocate funds for creation of the First Deaf Education School established in Beaumont. She received a degree in Divinity from the Rhema Bible School.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vonda and Billy Granger of Mauriceville, Alecia and Bubba Henry of Baytown; daughter, Suzanne White of Grapevine; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sheri Alford of Houston; brothers, Robert Gifford, and John Gifford both of Bridge City; sister, Rebecca Haley of Orange; eleven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. 800 Highland Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-7161 claybarfuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy G. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 25 March 1921, last residence Bridge City, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, William Franklin Lee Alford, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial, Evergreen Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., TX, lists her parents as John Wesley Gifford and Hattie B. Reynolds.
In 2016, Find A Grave contributor Theresa Ardoin Van Meter reported that the cemetery office confirmed that Dorothy’s burial is unmarked. She also checked the grave space and there was no marker there.
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DOROTHY JEAN CHAPMAN ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Dorothy Jean Chapman Alfred, of Austin, formerly of Tyler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at the age of 89.
Dorothy was born on Sept. 17, 1924, to Lee and Jessie Chapman in Starrville. She attended Winona public schools and graduated in 1941. While in high school, Dorothy was a member of the varsity basketball team for all four years. She enjoyed writing poetry as a hobby and had many poems published in her school newsletters.
After high school, Dorothy moved to Tyler and enrolled at Tyler Commercial College, securing a certificate in secretarial and office management. She was employed by Wadel Connally Wholesale of Tyler, Citizens Bank and many years at the McCord-Lane Oil Co. and the Tyler Social Security Administration office.
Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She had a quiet, gentle Christian spirit and was a true Southern woman. Dorothy enjoyed numerous activities with her Sunday school class members at Green Acres Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Alfred and wife Diane of Lewisville, Jim Alfred and wife Barbara of Austin; five grandchildren, Angela Wood and her husband Mike of Fort Worth, Drew and Emily Alfred of Austin, and Taylor and Caleb Alfred of O’Fallon, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Meredith and James Wood of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Maurice, J.L. and Clarence Chapman; and two sisters, Catherine Cole and Lucille Brule.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burks Walter Tippit Funeral Home, 215 E. Front St., Tyler.
A private family interment will be in Starrville Cemetery on Dec. 5, 2013….
Photo from Starrville Cemetery, Starrville, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bryan Campbell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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DOROTHY KATHERINE THURMOND ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 12 January 2003
Dorothy Thurmond Alford, born in Gonzales County July 24, 1919, died Friday, January 10, 2003, at Memorial City Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Alford and is survived by her children, Kathy Riggs and husband Russell of Houston, Sandra Burnett and husband Jack of Austin, Gevan Alford and wife Nancy of San Antonio, Duane Alford and wife Susan of Austin; step son, Carroll Alford and wife Shirley of Houston; step daughter, Judy Barlow; grandchildren, Randy Norman, Kristin Norman, Dionne Burnett, Wade Burnett and wife Rusti, Jason Alford and wife Michele, Taylor Alford, Trey Alford, Jennifer Alford, and Hailey Alford; great grandchildren, Kandice Butler, Rio Norman Bradford, Bailey Alford, Keith Burnett and Kaylyn Burnett; sister, Joyce Whitworth and husband Boyd; brothers, Gaston Thurmond and wife Ophelia, Newman Thurmond and wife Leola, Joy Thurmond and wife Cletty; brothers-in-law, John Alford and wife Billie, Ed Alford and wife Evelyn, sister-in-law, Frances Alford, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and interment will be at 1:00pm Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Crawford Cemetery, Anderson County, Texas….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford; and son Kenneth Duane Alford in this compilation.
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DOROTHY LOU ALFORD SANDERS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—23 February 2011
Sanders, Dorothy Lou “Dottie,” 97, passed away on February 15, 2011. She was born on October 6, 1913 in Elkhart, Texas to Redin Bert Alford and Annie Lou Stubblefield Alford. Her family moved to Houston and she grew up in the Heights and graduated from Reagan High.
She was preceded in death by Edwin C. Sanders, her husband of fifty-nine years.
Although her greatest joy was being with her family, she worked tirelessly for the Rainbow Girls as a Mother Advisor, her civic club and garden club. Dottie was a proud member of The Texas Federation of republican Woman and was named one of the “Ten Outstanding Women” in 1991. She was a charter member of the Houstonaries Republican Woman’s Club where she was honored to serve as president for three terms. She served as a Precinct Chairman and Precinct Judge of Precinct 316 for many years. In 1988 she was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.
She is survived by her sister Muriel Forrest, her daughter Carol Van Dorfy and son-in-law Mike, her beloved grandchildren Mike Van Dorfy, Jr. and his wife Megan, Amy Van Dorfy, MD and her husband Peter Gosselink, MD. She was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Jacob Evan Van Dorfy and Elin Elizabeth Gosselink.
The family gathered for private burial service on February 20, 2011 at Forest park Lawndale. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Star of Hope Mission at 6897 Ardmore Houston Texas 77054, or to the charity of one’s choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Lou Sanders (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists him as Redin Bert Alford, died in Houston, Harris Co., on 20 July 1951. The names of his parents are not listed.
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DOROTHY NELL TUTT ALFRED
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 30 July 2006
Funeral services for Dorothy Nell Alfred, 76, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2006, in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.... Interment will follow in Memory Park Cemetery.... Mrs. Alfred died Saturday morning in a local nursing home.
A native of Longview, she was born August 18, 1929, to Connie and Slade Tutt. Mrs. Alfred was a retired salesperson for Sears and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Dan Alfred and wife, Sandy, of Keller, Texas, George Randall Alfred and wife, Betty, of Longview, and Gary Eugene Alfred of Hallsville; brothers, Richard Falvey Tutt of Silsbee, Texas, Leon Tutt of Longview, and Norman Tutt of Sulphur, La; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Alfred; her parents; a sister, Opal Stokley; and a brother, Bobby Tutt....
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Gary Eugene Alfred in this compilation.
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DOROTHY PEARL ALFORD SPILKA
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 17 June 2001
Dorothy Pearl Spilka, 85, of Baytown, passed away Friday, June 8, 2001, at Anahuac Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2001, at Palms Memorial Park, under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home of Dayton.
She was a native of Brookhaven, Miss. Mrs. Spilka was a retired registered nurse who enjoyed fishing and gardening and had worked at the San Jacinto Monument for the Department of Parks and Wildlife. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Austin of Baytown; sons, James P. O’Shaughnessy of Baytown and John Maihes of Waivelland, Miss., and brothers Chubby Alford of El Monte, Calif., Bill Alford of Hawaii and Frankie Standingwater of Mississippi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Bertha Alford, brother Al Alford, and sisters Eva and Edon Allen.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, (936) 258-2678.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy P. Spilka (SS# issued in LA) was born 12 Apr 1916 but that she died 9 June 2001, last residence Anahuac, Chambers Co., TX.
She was the daughter of Frank Montgomery Alford and Bertha M. Cheairs.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dorothy Pearl 1916 TX1, Frank Montgomery 1898 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOROTHY PEARL POND HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 1 October 2011
Dorothy Pond Halford, 83, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Coulter Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Messer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, 8310 S. Coulter St.
Mrs. Halford was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Kelton to Curtis and Lessa Pond. She attended Wheeler High School, graduating in 1945. She then attended Wayland Baptist College, where she was on the Flying Queens basketball team. She married Billy A. Halford in 1952.
Dorothy loved to journal and write poetry. She was devoted to her family and was a woman of great faith. She had a way of making every one of her grandchildren feel special, telling each one of them they were her favorite. Dorothy was a member of Pinnacle Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy A. Halford; a brother, Henry Curtis Pond; and two sisters, Nina Cheadle and Billie Campbell.
Survivors include four daughters, Brenda Davidson, Kathy Warr and husband Kent, Nina Cree and husband George and Carolyn Simmons and husband Robert, all of Amarillo; a son, James Halford and wife Krista of Amarillo; seven grandchildren, Ryan Simmons and wife Candice, Shane Simmons and wife Amber, Emily Cree Willding, Erin Cree Lincycomb, Nicole Roeder and husband Josh, Brooke Ledwig and husband Rob and Bailee Weaver; and 10 great-grandsons. She was awaiting the birth of her first great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to a charity of choice. Sign the online guest book at www.lagroneblackburnshaw.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Pearl Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
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DOROTHY LOUISE VAUGHN TYSON ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—10 March 2003
Dorothy Tyson Alford, 86, a retired nurse’s aide, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born June 6, 1916, in Albuquerque, N.M. She lived most of her life in Saginaw and Grand Prairie. She was a nurse’s aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of her patients. She was an active member of Woodland West Church of Christ in Arlington.
Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed her plants as well as her pets. She leaves behind a loving spirit for all to remember her. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Wanda Kidd; two brothers; and one sister.
Survivors: Son, Carl Tyson and wife Gaynel of Euless; daughter, Sue Hopewell of Grand Prairie; sister, Mae McMurtrey of Arlington; grandchildren, Kay Tyson, Joe Kidd Jr., Karen Millican, Laura Clark, Jeff Hopewell and Cynthia Kidd; and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Norris Norwood Alford, in this compilation.
TX Births: Carl Kay Tyson 7 Aug 1940; Saundra Sue Tyson 31 Aug 1943; and Wanda Carol Tyson 2 June 1946, all born in Tarrant Co., children of Dorothy Louise Vaughn and Marshall William Tyson.
TX Divorces: William M. and Dorothy L. Tyson, married 15 July 1939 and divorced 24 April 1974 in Tarrant Co.
TX Marriages: Dorothy L. Tyson married Norris N. Alford, born about 1906, on 27 Dec 1980 in Kaufman Co., TX.
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DORTHA D. ALFORD WATKINS
Sister of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—_____ November 2007
Dortha Watkins, 87, of Coleman, Texas passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center in Coleman. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2007 at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Rising Star, Texas with Dr. Jeff Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas with Higginbotham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dortha was born on March 18, 1920 in Rising Star, Texas to Virgil Carl and Eula Belle (Mayfield) Alford. She married Julius Edward Watkins on June 22, 1946 in Rising Star, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Watkins of Coleman; daughter, Julia Kathryn Weise of Coleman; sister, Johnnie Yancy of Tyler; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dortha D. Watkins (SS# issued in TX), last residence Coleman, Coleman Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, Virgil Carl Alford and Eula Belle Mayfield Alford; and brother David Gaston Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dortha D. 1920 TX1, Virgil Carl 1887 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOROTHY JEAN BURKETT PLYLER ALFORD
Wife of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
[A nearly identical article was published in the San Antonio Express-News on the same day.]
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Mrs. Dorothy Burkett Alford
4 July 1920–17 March 2012
Dorothy Burkett Alford passed away March 17, 2012. She was the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Joe W. Burkett of Eastland, Texas.
She was born in Eastland, Texas and spent her early years in both California and Texas, having graduated from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, California (1936) and then attended The University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
Dorothy was trained by her father to be a legal secretary and worked for many attorneys and political officeholders during her secretarial career. Some of her former bosses included Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson, Congressman Jack Hightower, Congressman Joe M. Kilgore, Congressman Homer Thornberry, and Governor John Connally. She also managed the campaign offices for Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson and Judge Ralph Yarborough. In addition, she served as secretary to several committees at State Democratic conventions and worked for the State Democratic Executive Committee as Executive Secretary during the tenure of Governor Preston Smith.
She married Sam B. Plyler on June 2, 1940 and they adopted a daughter, Dorothy Dee, in December 1950. Dee lives in Stuart, Florida and is married to Mr. Dick Carter.
Dorothy married Col David Gaston Alford on September 2, 1972 and they lived 17 years in Wichita Falls, Texas before they moved (in September 1989) to Air Force Village II where Col Alford died May 25, 2002.
Dorothy continued to live at the Village until her death. Dorothy and Gaston first met when Gaston was a flying cadet in 1940 in San Antonio; they were both newlyweds who, after some 30 years, became reacquainted.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Dee Carter; her nieces, Patricia Currier of San Antonio, Texas and Jeanne Cox of Dallas, Texas, as well as nephew, Dr. Joe W. Burkett III of Kerrville, Texas, and many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Air Force Village II High Flight Chapel on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. She will be interred in her family burial plot in Eastland, Texas together with her mother, Mrs. Fannye Burkett, nee Pullig, and her sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ellison and Lasca Burkett.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, David Gaston Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DOUGLAS EDWARD ALFORD
Half-brother of Randall Lynn Alford, AAFA #0052
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home
Allen, Collin Co., TX—_____ May 2012
Douglas Alford of Allen, Texas passed away May 10, 2012 at the age of 50. Douglas Alford of Allen, Texas passed away May 10, 2012 at the age of 50. He was born April 27, 1962 to Edward Jackson and Sylvia Maxine (Gentry) Alford in Dallas, Texas. Doug was born and raised in Texas. He was a graduate of North Garland High School where he participated in football, rodeo and many other activities. Doug married Brenda Jones on May 28, 1998 in Plano, Texas. He worked in the electrical distributor business for his entire career. Doug loved hunting, fishing and playing golf.
Doug is survived by his wife, Brenda Jones Alford; son, Hunter Alford; step son, Nick Lee; mother in law, Joyce Jones; brother in law, Steve Jones all of Allen, Texas and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Sylvia Alford.
Funeral Services will be held, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Allen. Interment is to immediately follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Friday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Edward Jackson Alford and Sylvia Maxine Gentry Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Douglas Edward 1962 TX1, Edward Jackson 1930 TX2, George Leroy 1905 TX3, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS4, James Henry 1857 MS5, John Madison 1826 GA6, John 1801 NC7.
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DOUGLAS LEE ALFORD
AAFA #0204
Brother of Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA #0196
Photo from AAFA records: At the 1989 AAFA Meeting in Houston, TX
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 23 February 2006
GRAHAM [Young Co.]—Douglas L. Alford, 67, a retired Episcopal priest, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006.
Funeral Mass: 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial: Pioneer Cemetery.
The Rev. Alford moved to Graham in 1990 from Hurst to become the priest at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church until his retirement.
Survivors: Wife, Shirley of Graham; daughters, Melissa Coronada and Dianne Smith of Graham; son, Robert Alford of Terrell; brother, Roy Alford of Graham; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Morrison Funeral Home, Graham, (940) 549-2121.
In another article:
GRAHAM LEADER
Graham, Young Co., TX—21 February 2006
The Rev. Douglas Lee Alford, retired, 67, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at Graham Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Raymund Mullan officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Rev. Alford was born Oct. 27, 1938, in Brownwood to the late Elton Clyde and Viola (Sawyer) Alford. He graduated from Brownwood High School, Howard Payne University and received a master’s degree of divinity from Nashotah House Episcopal Seminary. He married Shirley Early Oct. 18, 1957, in Brownwood. Rev. Alford moved to Graham in 1990 from Hurst and became the pastor of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Graham until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Shirley of Graham; two daughters, Melissa Coronada and Dianne Smith of Graham; one son, Robert Alford of Terrell; one brother, Roy Alford of Graham; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Catholic Charities, 2701 Birch Hill Road North, Fort Worth, TX 76105.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Graham, Young Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Laura Hudnall Franklin Shifflett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Douglas Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Graham, Young Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, Elton Clyde Alford; and brother Hollis Wilton Alford in this compilation.
Douglas was the son of Elton Clyde Alford and Viola Sawyer. Elton was the son of Julius Caesar Alford and Melissa Anderson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Douglas Lee 1938 TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1883 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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DOUGLAS MEARL ALFORD
Brother of Robert Daniel Alford, AAFA #0790
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 6 January 1977
Funeral services for Douglas Mearl Alford, 54, of Liberty, were conducted at 2:00, Sunday, January 2 at the Allison Memorial Chapel, Liberty, with Rev. L.W. McLean officiating. Burial was in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Liberty, under the direction of the Allison Funeral Service, Inc.
Alford was dead on arrival at Kersting Hospital at 7:45 Tuesday, December 28.
He was a native of Grayburg [Hardin Co.], Texas, had been a resident of Liberty for most of his life, was a member of the Faith Memorial Baptist Church, the V.F.W., Veteran of WWII, and was employed as a foreman by the Taylor Pipeline Construction Company.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Colleen Alford of Liberty; father, Robert Alford of Gustine; four sons, Robert Douglas Alford of Korea, Samuel Earl, Melvin Daniel, and Lewis Charles Alford all of Liberty; four daughters, Mrs. Merrill Talley of New Caney, Misses Linda, Gail and Alma Alford all of Liberty; one brother, Robert Daniel Alford of Greenville, Michigan and 8 Grandchildren.
Pallbearers were A.D. Quinn, Luby Ray Vinson, Davis Patterson, C.E. Weeks, Donald Moore, Roy Jackson, James Murphy, and Kenneth Ousley.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sons Melvin Daniel Alford and Robert Douglas Alford in this compilation.
In May 2014 a Find A Grave photographer for Fairlawn Cemetery, Liberty, Liberty Co., TX, reported: “I recently went and photographed this entire cemetery and I could not find this grave. There are A LOT of stones buried in this cemetery so it doesn’t mean he isn’t there just that there was not a visible stone to photograph.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Douglas Mearl 1922 TX1, Robert Dewitt 1891 LA2, Louis Charles 1862 LA3, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOVIE LABRACEA LEE ALFORD
Mother of Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006, and Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916
PEACE RIVER BLOCK NEWS
Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada—15 August 1983
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Funeral services were held August 13, 1983, for the late Dovie Lee Alford, Ozona, Texas, at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Sizemore Funeral Homes with interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
She was born Dovie Lee, September 10th, 1915 in Oklahoma, U.S.A., and passed away at Doctor’s Hospital, Dallas, Texas, at the age of 67. She married Quebe Alford July 4th, 1935 in San Angelo, Texas and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Quebe Alford, Mesquite, Texas and her three daughters—Darlyne Neuballer, Dallas, Texas; Beverly Alford, Dawson Creek, B.C. and Lana Manning of Dallas, Texas.
She is survived by two sisters—Evelyn Haynie, San Angelo, Texas, and Grace, of Oklahoma; one brother Bob Lee, Miles, Texas and one granddaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1983) dates of Dovie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of Dovie’s husband, Ottie Quebe Alford, in this compilation.
Her daughters provided her full name and report that she died 10 Aug 1983.
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DOVIE LENA PARCHMAN ALFORD
THE OPTIC-HERALD
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—Friday, 15 November 1929
Mrs. Claud Alford was brought to the hospital here Monday night in a critical condition and passed away at 6 o’clock this (Thursday) morning [November 14]. The body was taken to the home of her Uncle Frank Parchman and the funeral was held at the City Cemetery this afternoon.
Deceased was a daughter of J.J. Parchman and lived in Franklin County most all of her life. She married Claud Alford about seven years ago, and leaves three children besides her husband, father and seven brothers and sister to mourn her loss.
AAFA NOTES: TX Deaths lists her as Doire Lena Lee Alford, died 14 November 1929 in Franklin Co.
C.L. Alford married Dovie Parchman on 10 Aug 1922 in Hopkins Co., TX; and Claude Lee Alford married Freda Adams in 1933 in Hopkins Co., TX [AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages].
Claud L. Alford, 11 Oct 1900–2 Sept 1967, is buried in Old Saltillo Cemetery in Saltillo, Hopkins Co., TX [www.findagrave.com]. SSDI records show that Claude Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Oct 1900, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
TX Births: twins Leta May and Reta Fay Alford were born 9 Dec 1926 in Franklin Co., parents Claud L. Alford and Dovie Lena Parchman.
Claude’s father, James Butler Alford, married (1) Nancy Jane Foster about 1870 inTX; (2) Mattie Belle Adair 27 Sept 1896 in Hopkins Co., TX; and (3) Martha Frances Woodson 9 Aug 1904 in Rains Co., TX [AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages].
This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.
1930 Census
Precinct 5 (District 21), Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #136
Fannie Alford head 50 AL AL AL widow age 22 at first marriage
Lala F. dau 20 TX GA AL single
Robert M. son 23 TX GA AL single
Joe B. dau [sic] 24 TX GA AL single
Claude L. stepson 28 TX GA TX widower
Precinct 2 (District 5), Franklin Co., TX
Dwelling #11
Joe S. Littlefield head 29 TX TX TX
Dora wife 29 TX TX TX
Leta M. Alford niece 3-3/12 TX TX TX [Dovie’s children]
Reta F. niece 3-3/12 TX TX TX
William B. nephew 1-1/12 TX TX TX
Jim Parchman father-in-law 67 TX TX TX widower
1920 Census
Justice Precinct 3 (District 70), Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #184
J.B. Alford head 67 GA NC GA
Fannie wife 45 AL AL AL
Claud son 18 TX GA MS
Joe son 14 TX GA AL
Robert son 13 TX GA AL
Lula dau 10 TX GA AL
J.M. Woodson f-in-law 80 GA US US
1910 Census
Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX
Dwelling #17
James Alford head 58 GA SC GA 2nd marriage, 6 years
Annie wife 32 AL AL AL 1st marriage, 6 years
4 children, 3 living
Claudie son 9 TX GA AL
Joe son 5 TX GA AL
Bob son 4 TX GA AL
Lula dau 2/12 TX GA AL
Lula Woodson s-in-law 28 AL GA AL
1900 Census
Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX
Dwelling #258
James B. Alford head 49 b. Feb 1851 GA GA GA m. 4 years
Mattie B. wife 19 b. May 1881 MS MS MS
+ an unrelated boarder
1880 Census
Precinct 4 (District 21), Delta Co., TX
Dwelling #174
James B. Alford head 28 GA—GA
Nancy wife 27 GA NC SC
+ two unrelated boarders
1870 Census
Precinct 5, Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #114
James B. Alford 18 GA
Nancy J. 17 GA
For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Claude Lee 1900 TX1, James Butler 1851 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DOYLE DEAN ALFORD
Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 9 April 2009
Doyle Dean Alford, 77, of Littlefield died April 7, 2009, in Littlefield. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Littlefield. Hammons Funeral Home of Littlefield.
AAFA NOTES: Doyle was born 8 Jan 1932 in Knox Co., KY. His twin sister is Flora Jean Alford.
See the obituaries of his brothers John Peter Alford and Robert Greene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Orville Felton Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and his mother Roxie Alice Baird Alford and sister Lyda Marie Alford Katrinak in Kentucky Obituaries.
See Orville Felton Alford’s ahnentafel for more information about this family.
His lineage: Doyle Dean 1932 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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DRUCILLA MARGARET FINKLEA TURNER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 3 February 1997
PICKTON—Drucilla Margaret Alford, 77, who worked for Sears Fashion Center, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, in Pickton.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Pickton United Methodist Church. Burial: New Pickton Cemetery...
Drucilla Margaret Alford was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Hopkins County to Otto Clarence Finklea and Cleo Mays Finklea. She was a longtime resident of the Pickton area. She worked at Sears Fashion Center, where she was a garment inspector. She was a member of the Pickton United Methodist Church.
She married her first husband, Fred Calvin Turner, on July 19, 1940. She married B.J. Alford in 1969.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Sherry Ann Turner of Pickton; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Turner and Ernest Pruiett of Pickton; brother and sister-in-law, Buford C. and Frances Finklea of Cleburne; grandchildren, Scott Pruiett of Grapevine, Dachiel Turner of Beaver, Utah, Donna William of Como, Charity Turner and Wesley Turner, both of Pickton, Desria Strait of Ripley, Miss., Jana Pennington of Cordova, Tenn., and Jo Ann Pruiett of Kennedale; and great-grandchildren, Rebecca Turner, Micheal Turner, Bennett Turner, Jamie Pennington, Jordan Pennington, Ashtera Williams, Michaela Williams, Elijah Williams and Laura Pruiett.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Drucilla’s second husband, Bennett James Alford, in this compilation.
TX Marriages: Drucilla M. Finklea, age 49, married Bennett J. Alford Jr., age 52, on 30 Aug 1969 in Dallas Co., TX.
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DUANE CONDON HOLFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ October 1990
Holford, Duane C. age 64 of Garland, Texas, passed away at his home on Saturday [October 27]. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 9, 1926.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the First United Methodist Church.... Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Directors from 4 until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday.
Mr. Holford was a lifetime resident of Garland and the owner of Holford and Company Construction Company. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board. He also served as the consulting engineer for the construction of the church. Duane served as scoutmaster for Boyscout Troop No. 57 in Garland for 16 years as well as serving for many years on the Grey Owl District Board. He served on the Garland City Council from 1962 until 1964 and served on many city board and commissions throughout the years. He served on the Eastern Hills County Club Board of Directors. Was a member of Garland Masonic Lodge No 441. Duane graduate from Garland High School and received his degree from Southern Methodist University in 1955 in Mechanical Engineering.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Holford; son & daughter-in-law, Neal and Ann Holford of Garland; daughter & son-in-law, Juli and Mark McArthur of Garland; six grandchildren, Will, Caroline and Stephanie Holford and Meredith, Michael and Kevin McArthur also of Garland.
Memorials may be made to the Texas Kidney Foundation and the First United Methodist Church of Garland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Duane Holford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
TX Deaths: Duane Holford died 27 Oct 1990 in Dallas Co., TX.
TX Births: Duane Condon Holford was born 9 Feb 1926 to Gordon Scott Holford and Inez Ernestine Jones.
TX Births: Neal Scott Holford and Juliana Holford were both born in Dallas Co. to Duane Condon Holford and Martha Jane Smolka.
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EARL ALFORD, JR.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Sunday, 8 April 1956
Two-month old Earl Alford, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Alford, 1811 Nueces Street, died yesterday, apparently from suffocation.
The baby was found gagging in his parents’ upstairs apartment about 4:45 p.m. Police rushed a resuscitator and ambulance to the apartment immediately.
Although the baby was rushed to Memorial Hospital immediately, he was dead on arrival. Justice of the Peace Patrick J. Dunne said a post mortem examination would be
conducted.
AAFA NOTES: From TX Death Certificates: Earl Alford Jr., born 28 Jan 1956 in Corpus Christi, was the son of Earl Alford Sr. and Lola Graves, race Negro.
See the obituaries of his parents, Earl Alford Sr. and Lola Brooks Alford, in this compilation.
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EARL ALFORD, SR.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 14 November 2003
Earl Alford, TX—The Lord blew his horn and Rev. Earl responded to the call on November 12, 2003.
He was born October 19, 1929 in Washington County, Texas to the union of Henry and Ola Alford, whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by ten other siblings, two sons and one daughter.
Reverend Alford was an associated minister with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
He leaves cherishing many memories: wife of fifty years, sister, Lola Alford; three daughters: Charlotte (Henry) Washington, Gwendolyn (John) Chargios, Rita (Keith) Lewis and one son, Earl Alford, Jr., all of Corpus Christi, Texas, two sisters, two brothers and 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2003 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Unity Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Calvary First
Baptist Church, 2906 Carver, Corpus Christi, Texas. Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements by: 1207 Sam Rankin St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earl Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lola Brooks Alford; son Earl Alford Jr.; and his grandson Earl E. “Blue” Alford III in this compilation.
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EARL AMBERS “TUB” ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Monday, 6 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
LINDEN, TEXAS—Earl “Tub” Ambers Alford, 83, of Linden died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in a Texarkana hospital.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 18, 1914, in Heavener, Okla. He was a truck driver and veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Jay Alford, and one daughter, Jeannie.
Survivors include three sons, Randal Alford of Linden, Otis Alford of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Billy Don Alford of Diana, Texas; two daughters, Debbie Day and Ruth Alford of Texarkana, Ark.; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2 pm today in Center Hill Cemetery.... Burial will be under the direction of Haaland Family Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
TX Deaths: Earl Alford died 4 July 1998 in Bowie Co., TX.
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EARL DON ALFORD
AAFA #0361
Brother of Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, and Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369
Don wearing his Texas flag bowtie!
Photo from Brown’s Funeral Service
PANOLA WATCHMAN
Carthage, Panola Co., TX—_____ March 2007
Don Alford, age 61, went to be with the Lord at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Tyler [Smith Co.], TX. He was born in Caney, Oklahoma, on April 16, 1945, the son of Arnold and Lillie Alford. He married the love of his life, Gayla Miller on June 3, 1977.
Don graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Master’s degree in Mathematics. He was a former Deacon at Caney Baptist Church in Caney. Don was past master of the Masonic Lodge in Caddo, OK. He enjoyed flying and held a private pilot’s license and was also a member of the AOPA. Don taught and coached in Caney, Oklahoma, before becoming a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1977. Do was promoted to Agency Leadership in 1982 and continued his career with State Farm in Texas. Don was responsible for hiring and developing numerous agents and employees. Don will be remembered for his exceptional integrity, intelligence, and leadership.
Don was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs.
Don is survived by his wife, Gayla Alford, son Clint Alford and wife Casey of Caney, Okla., daughter Amanda Lawrence and husband Ryan Lawrence of Carthage, Texas, daughter Amy Scott and husband Wade Scott of Hugo, Oklahoma; six grandchildren Cade Scott, Lain Scott, Callie Lawrence, Ashlyn Lawrence, Tymber Gray and Nate Scott; brothers Travis Alford [AAFA #0374] and wife Betty Alford, Neal Alford and wife Theresa Alford, Bob Alford and wife Ella Alford, Jack Alford [AAFA #0369] and wife Janice Alford, Carl Alford and wife Vicki Alford, Wallace Alford and wife Vicki Alford and sister Mary Gay and husband Jim Gay.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Lillie Alford, brother Bud Alford, sister Sammy Lee and nephew Phillip Alford.
Services under the Direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Atoka, Oklahoma.
In another article:
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____March 2007
NAME: Earl Don Alford, age 61, of Sulphur Springs [Hopkins Co.], Texas and a former Caney area resident.
BORN: April 16, 1945 in the Voca community, Atoka County, OK to Arnold Allen and Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford.
PASSED AWAY: Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Tyler, TX.
AGE: 61 years 10 months and 22 days.
EDUCATION: Don graduated from Caney High School with Class of ‘63. He graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Masters degree in Mathematics.
OCCUPATION: Don taught, coached, drove a school bus and was principal at Caney School. He later became associated with State Farm Insurance Company and was the first State Farm agent in Atoka County. He was promoted to agency leadership in 1982 and continued his career with State Farm in Texas. At the time of his death, he was Agency Field Executive and had over 29 years with the company.
Don was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas as well as a former member and deacon at Caney Baptist Church.
He was a member and past master of the Caddo Masonic Lodge, a pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association and loved flying. He was a Certified Life Underwriter.
SURVIVED BY:
WIFE: Gayla Alford of the home at Sulphur Springs, Tx.
CHILDREN: Clint Alford and wife Casey of Atoka, OK.
Amy Scott and husband Wade of Hugo, OK.
Amanda Lawrence and husband Ryan of Carthage, TX.
GRANDCHILDREN: Cade Scott, Lain Scott
Callie Lawrence, Ashlyn Lawrence
Tymber Gray and Nate Scott
SISTER: Mary Gay and husband Jim of Piedmont, OK.
BROTHERS: Travis Alford and wife Betty of Wichita, KS.
Neal Alford and wife Trecia of Douglass, KS.
Bob Alford and wife Ella of Caney, OK.
Jack Alford and wife Janice of FT. Worth, TX.
Carl Alford and wife Vickie of Thackerville, OK.
Wallace Alford and wife Vicky, Caney, OK.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:
PARENTS: Arnold and Lillie Alford.
SISTER: Sammie Lee Alford.
FATHER IN-LAW: Bill Pingleton.
NEPHEW: Phillip Alford.
DATE OF SERVICES: Monday, March 12, 2007 at 2:30 P.M.
PLACE OF SERVICES: Voca Baptist Church ~ Caney, OK.
INTERMENT: Tushka Cemetery, Tushka [Atoka Co.], OK.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Neal Alford [Don’s brother].
ASSISTING: Chris Christanelli, Greg Alford [nephew, son of Wallace], and Gary Don Alford [nephew, son of Bob].
CASKETBEARERS: Ed Mills, Elmer Mulhausen, Phil Heard, Wyndel Cummins, Gary Butler, Eddie Chew, Benny Davis, Ron Fluker, Rick Grisham, Brad Campbell, Dick Stark.
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: State Farm Agents in Northeast Texas and agents that worked for Don while he was manager.
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PANOLA WATCHMAN
Carthage, Panola Co., TX—_____ March 2007
Funeral services for Earl Don Alford, 61 of Caney, OK were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 12 at Voca Baptist Church in Caney, OK. Reverend Neal Alford officiated the service. Burial followed at Tushka Cemetery under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Services. Alford died Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Tyler.
Alford was born in Caney, Ok on April 16, 2007 to Arnold and Lillie Alford. He married the love of his life, Gayla Miller, on June 3, 1977. Alford graduated from Southeast Oklahoma State University with a master’s degree in Mathematics. He was a former deacon at Caney Baptist Church in Caney. Alford was past master of the Masonic Lodge in Caddo, OK. He enjoyed flying and held a private pilot’s license and was also a member of the AOPA. He taught and coached in Caney before becoming a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1977. Alford was promoted to Agency Leadership in 1982 and continued his career with State Farm in Texas. He was responsible for hiring and developing numerous agents and employees. Alford will be remembered for his exceptional integrity, intelligence, and leadership. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. Alford was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Lillie Alford, brother Bud Alford, sister Sammy Lee Alford and nephew Phillip Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Gayla Alford; son Clint Alford and wife Casey, of Caney, Ok; daughter Amanda Lawrence and husband Ryan, of Carthage; daughter Amy Scott and husband Wade Scott, of Hugo, Ok; six grandchildren Cade Scott, Lain Scott, Callie Lawrence, Ashlyn Lawrence, Tymber Gray, and Nate Scott; brothers Travis Alford and wife Betty Alford, Neal Alford and wife Theresa Alford, Bob Alford and wife Ella Alford, Jack Alford and wife Janice Alford, Carl Alford and wife Vicki Alford, Wallace Alford and wife Vicki Alford, and sister Mary Gay and husband Jim.
Photos from Tushka Cemetery, Tushka, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earl Don Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Francis Tigert Alford; brothers Buddy Marvin Alford and Wallace Madison Alford; and grandfather James Henry Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; and the obituary of his brother Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, in Kansas Obituaries.
We published “Success—Electronically!” in the December 1990 issue of AAFA ACTION describing Don’s email contact with AAFA and his subsequent connection to his previously unknown cousin Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230. This was in the very early days of email communication!
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Earl Don 1945 OK1, Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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EARL E. “BLUE” ALFORD, III
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Thursday, 2 December 2004
Earl E. “Blue” Alford III, TX—Earl E. “Blue” was called home by his maker on November 28, 2004.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tommy Runnels and Irene Runnels and paternal grandfather, Reverend Earl E. Alford, Sr.
He leaves cherishing his memories: Mother Deborah Runnels Alford and father, Earl E. Alford, Jr., both of Corpus Christi, Texas, one son, Donivan Lopez of Sinton, Texas; two sisters, Kendra Alford of Corpus Christi, Texas and Miesha Alford of San Antonio, Texas; grandmother, Sis. Lola Alford of Corpus Christi, Texas uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 2, 2004 at Unity Chapel Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 2801 Sabinas St. at 11:00 a.m. and Friday, December 3, 2004. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
In another article:
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 December 2004
Earl “Blue” E. Alford III died Nov. 28, 2004. He was 28.
Survivors include a son, Donivan Lopez of Sinton; his mother, Deborah Alford of Corpus Christi; his father, Earl Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Kendra Alford of Corpus Christi and Miesha Alford of San Antonio; and his grandmother, Lola Alford of Corpus Christi.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Unity Chapel Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his grandparents, Earl Alford and Lola Brooks Alford, in this compilation.
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EARL WILSON ALFORD
Grandfather of Sue Ann Alford Dickens, AAFA #0377
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 May 1957
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Mae Burns Alford; and son Charles Elson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Edgar Wilson Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Earl Wilson 1882 TX1, Charles Miller 1853 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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EARLINE J. HILTON ALFORD
BIG THICKET MESSENGER
Rye, Liberty Co., TX—Sunday, 21 November 2004
Funeral services were held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home for Earline J. Alford, 76, of Hardin on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Burial followed at Hardin Chapel Cemetery.
She was born October 1, 1928 in Goose Green, the daughter of Larkin M. and Georgia Bell Ballard Hilton. She was a former resident of Baytown and had resided in the Hardin area since 1946. Mrs. Alford was a cook for the Liberty Independent School District where she worked at the elementary school for 10 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Nolan D. Pickett VFW Post Auxiliary. She also enjoyed silk flower arranging, travel, camping and the outdoors.
Mrs. Alford died on November 8, 2004 at Madison St. Joseph Health Care Center in Madisonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William T. Alford Sr.; and son, Raymond F. Alford.
Survivors include her son, William T. Alford Jr. and wife, Patsy, of Hardin; daughter, Alice Middleton and husband, Wayne, of Iola; sister, Velma Ashley of Onalaska; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Dayton, was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Hardin Chapel Cemetery, Hardin, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earline J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Hardin, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Raymond Frank Alford in this compilation.
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EARLINE REESE ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 13 October 2001
KILGORE [Gregg Co.]—Services for Earline Reese Alford, 85, Kilgore are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Sunday at Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlos N. Whitaker officiating.
Burial will be in Pirtle Cemetery under direction of Cunningham Funeral Home, Kilgore.
Mrs. Alford died Oct. 9.
She was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Rusk County to the late Lewis and Mattie Taylor Reese. She attended Silverlake and Pirtle schools, and graduated from Kilgore High School. She was member of Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church where she was in several auxiliaries before moving to Houston, where she was member of Fourth Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed by Kilgore Independent School and Kilgore College where she retired in 1986.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include sister, Zeta Lorene Pennie, Houston; brother, Willie L. Reese, Portland, Ore.; nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Earline L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 10 Oct 2001, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
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EARLINE SISK LITTEER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 7 June 1992
Earline Litteer Alford of Corpus Christi, a former Fort Worth resident, died Friday [June 5] at a Corpus Christi hospital. She was 80.
Mrs. Alford was a charter member of the North Fort Worth chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
The family requests that memorials be made to Metro Ministries’ adopt-a-caseworker program in Corpus Christi.
Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. today at Cage-Mills-Jackson-Langham Funeral Home in Corpus Christi.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial: 4 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earline Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Dec 1911, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
From SSACI: Earline Sisk Alford was born 28 Dec 1912 in Oklahoma City, OK, daughter of Earl J. Litteer and Mary E. Litteer.
Her husband, Paul Waldo Alford, and mother, Mary Elizabeth Sisk Litteer, are also buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Paul Waldo Alford was the son of Ralph Alford and Neely Fredoria Robinson, both also buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Ralph Alford was born in Mexico, the son of Francisco Alfrido and Emeteria Perez. He apparently changed his name to Alford.
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EARNEST ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO GAZETTE
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Monday, 8 April 1907
BOY KILLED AND TWO GIRLS HURT IN RUNAWAY
TIMPSON, April 8—Ernest, the 11-year-old son of Henry Alford was killed between Tenaha and Paxton this morning. A horse ran away with a buggy containing three children. The two girls were badly hurt.
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HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 April 1907
TENAHA, Texas, April 9—A very sad accident occurred yesterday morning about 1-1/2 miles east of here, when Henry Alford’s horse ran away with the buggy, occupied by three of his children, a daughter, 16 years old, and two sons, 11 and 13 years old. The older boy was killed and the girl seriously injured.
The horse became frightened at a gasoline bicycle, being used on the railroad by the inspectors.
The latest information says the young lady injured in the runaway accident is unconscious and her recovery is extremely doubtful.
Photo from Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cjgriffith
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Claude Brantley Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earnest 1896 TX1, Henry Marion 1868 FL2, William Henry 1825 GA3, Clinton 1798 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EARNEST DEAN HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 March 2001
Earnest Dean Halford, 74, of Amarillo, died Monday, March 12, 2001.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 26.
Mr. Halford married Marie Knight March 26, 1947 in Wheeler.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Halford of Canyon and Loyde Halford of Amarillo; a daughter, Connie Starkey of Canyon; two brothers, L.L. Halford of Yukon, Okla., and Don Halford of Amarillo; and two sisters, Joyce Johnston of Enid, Okla., and Betty Hodo of Allen, Okla.
Photos from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Carter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earnest D. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 23 Aug 1926, last residence Amarillo, Randall Co., TX [part of Amarillo is in Randall Co.].
See the obituary of his wife, Arvila Marie Knight Halford, in this compilation.
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EARNEST FLOYD “TOPSY” ALFORD
Grandfather of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 10 June 1957
E.F. ALFORD RITES ARE SLATED TODAY
E.F. (Topsy) Alford, 66, 5202 19th, died about 4 p.m. Sunday [June 9] en route to a Dallas Hospital. He had been flown to Dallas earlier Sunday for treatment of lengthy illness. He was en route from the plane to the hospital at the time of his death.
Alford had been a resident of Lubbock for about 40 years. He was a member of the Lubbock fire department.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today in the First Methodist Church. Dr. J. Chess Lovern, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. J. Harvey Scott, pastor of the Petersburg First Baptist Church. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery under direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Gamble, Lindsey Telford, E.B. Fullingim, R.A. Gregory, J. Kirk Fulton, Lacy Armstrong, Ameral Payne and E.R. Blakney, the board of stewards of the First Methodist Church, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Posse and the Horn Bible Class.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, John C., Petersburg; and Howard, Lubbock; six brothers, Homer, Pensylvania; Jess, Speegleville, Tex.; L.D. Bosqueville, Tex.; Meedham, Houston; Hugh and Carl, both of California; a sister, Mrs. Roy Bowles, Speegleville; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Beulah Jean Lawson Alford; and sons Howard Lionel Alford and John Calvin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earnest Floyd 1916 TX1, Earnest Floyd 1890 TX2, Needham Judge 1857 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EARSEL EDWARD “RED” ALFORD
Brother of Glenice Jo Alford Perdue, AAFA #0318
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 19 July 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
PALESTINE [Anderson Co.]—Services for Earsel “Red” Alford, 69, Palestine, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel in Palestine….
Burial will be in Roselawn Park in Palestine.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [July 18] in a Palestine hospital.
He was born March 9, 1921, in Oletha, a son of the late James Jackson Alford and Gertrude Long Alford. He was a carton assembler for Glass Containers Corporation. During World War II, he served in U.S. Army from 1942–1945 and participated in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day. Also, he was the recipient of the purple heart. He was a lifemember of Disabled American Veterans and Palestine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8924. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Earline Blanchard, in 1983, and two brothers, Herman Alford in 1988, and John Alford, in 1982.
Survivors include his wife, Mareta Alford, Palestine; two daughters, Carolyn Crouse, Tennessee Colony, and Ann Tillman, Palestine; two sons, Larry Alford, Elkhart, and Wayne Alford, Tennessee Colony; five sisters, Reba Long, Fairfield, Betty Davis, Chilton, Bonnie Fields, Grand Prairie, Jo Perdue [AAFA# 0318], Mansfield, and Mary Galbreath, Rockdale; three brothers, S.J. Alford, Thornton, Raymond Alford, Teague, and M.R. Alford, Pearland; nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earsel E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mareta Laverne Hudson Alford; and his sister Mary Louise Alford Galbreath in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Earsel Edward 1921 TX1, James Jackson 1915 TX2, John Allen 1860 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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EDDIE “JUNE” ALFRED, JR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 23 June 2011
Eddie Alfred, Jr., 79, of Beaumont, TX passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Calvary Mortuary Chapel with interment at Live Oak Memorial Park under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the chapel.
Eddie’s love and memories will remain in the hearts of his daughters, Edith Jones (Darrell) and Sherry Alfred; sisters, Josephine Simpson, Lelia Pratt, and Alice Celestine (Wilson); brothers, Carl Alfred (Bertha), Algy Alfred (Mary), Edward Alfred, and Albert Alfred; grandson, Samuel Alfred; host of other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eddie Alfred (SS# issued in IL) was born 4 March 1932, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
His nickname is from obituary headline.
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EDGAR ALPHONSO ALFORD, SR.
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—5 October 1981
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Edgar A. Alford, Sr., 62, died October 5, 1981. Member Church of Christ. Memorial Lodge No. 1298, AF & AM, Memorial Chapter No. 958, OES, WWII.
Survivors: wife, Mrs. Maude Alford, Houston; stepmother, Mrs. Tressie Alford, La.; sons, Edgar Alford, Jr., Billy W. Alford, and Jerry Dean Alford, all of Houston; sisters, Addie Wood, Clara Mae Solice, Doris Pleasant, Edith Ann Person, and Juanita Faye Romedies, all of La.; brothers Matfield [sic—Mayfield] Alford, Jr., Robert Lyle Alford, Elvin Roy Alford, Albert Earl Alford, William Franklin Alford, all of La., and Jerrell Alford, Ark.; stepbrothers, Bide and Clyde Tate, La.; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, October 8, Heights Funeral Chapel.... Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, under auspices of Memorial Lodge No. 1298. Pallbearers will be Masonic Lodge.
Photos from Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edgar Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 May 1919, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Maude Crawford Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Addie Alford Wood; his stepmother Tressie Augusta Phillips Tate Alford; and his half-brothers Jerrel Alford and Merrel Alford (twins), Elvin Roy Alford, and Robert Lyle Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Edgar Alphonzo Alford died 5 Oct 1981 in Harris Co., TX.
Edgar Alford was the son of L.E. Mayfield Alford and his first wife, Celia Ackley (daughter of William Ackley). He was the grandson of Frank Alford, born 1858 MS, in the line of Halcutt Alford, born 1789 GA, and Frank’s second wife, Annie Alford/Alfred, who was the daughter of Jesse Alford, son of David Turner Alford, born 1814 VA. Thus, Edgar was a descendant of two different Alford lines.
AAFA has a note written by the late Tressie Bowman that says “Family Lived Robeline, LA 1970” and she lists the children as Clara, Doris, Edith Ann, Juanita, Addie, Mayfield, Jr., Jimmy Ray, Albert, Jerral, Robert, William (Bill), Elvin, Edgar and Murrell. All of the children listed by Tressie Bowman are listed in Edgar’s obituary as siblings except Jimmy and Murrell. In Tressie Alford’s obituary, Murrell/Merrel is listed as deceased and Jimmy is listed as surviving.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His paternal lineage: Edgar Alphonso 1919 TX1, Leondus Edgar Mayfield 1897 TX2, Frank Albert 1857 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His maternal ALFRED lineage: Edgar Alphonso 1919 TX1, Leondus Edgar Mayfield 1897 TX2, Annie Armandy ALFRED 1876 TX3, Jesse Lovelady 1848 TX4, David Turner 1813 VA5.
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EDGAR GERALD ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0231
Brother of Mary Angeline Alford Mischer, AAFA #0240, and Virginia Louise Alford, AAFA #0238
Gerald Alford at the annual AAFA meeting in Houston, 1989
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 November 1999
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 2000
E.G. “Gerald” Alford, Sr., 72 of Houston, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1999. Mr. Alford was born in Austonio [Houston Co.], TX on October 10, 1927 to Edgar Gerald Alford and Lizzie Henderson Alford. He was a Deacon at Longpoint Baptist Church, an active member of the Bay Area Gospel Music Association and a Board Member of Northam Ministries. Mr. Alford owned and operated E.G. Alford Company since 1955 and served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lucille Alford and survived by his wife, Mary Alford; sons, Jerry “E.G.” Alford, Jr. and wife, Lynn, Gary and Kerry Alford; step-daughters, Connie Northam, Sharon Meads and Lisa Turner; sisters, Mary Mischer and Louise Alford; grandchildren Kellie, Allison, and Ashley Alford; step-grandchildren Jaime, Lori and Kelly Northam, Elizabeth, Christopher and Leah Meads, Cody and Chad Turner, Julie, Kirk and Jennifer Jordan; and other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 pm Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, where Funeral Services will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, November 24, 1999.... Interment to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Photo from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edgar G. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of Gerald’s first wife, Mary Lucille “Margie” Tilotta Alford; and his sister Virginia Louis Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edgar Gerald 1927 TX1, Edgar Durwood 1902 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EDGAR PERRY “PAT” ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 4 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
FORT WORTH—Edgar Pat Alford, 86, a landscaper, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at a local care center. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park....
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 25, 1911, in Wapanucka, Okla. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors: Sisters, Louise Lyle and Helen Wilkinson; and nephew, Robert F. Gunn and his wife, Ruth.
Thompson’s Harveson & Cole, 702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345.
Photo from Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edgar P. Alford (SSDI #issued in TX) was born 25 Dec 1911, contrary to his gravestone but consistent with his obituary. His middle name also differs between the obituary and the gravestone.
See the obituaries of his siblings Helen Alford Wilkinson, James Perry Alford, and Catherine Louise Alford Lyle in this compilation.
Edgar was the son of Edgar P. Alford and Mittie Griffin.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Edgar Perry Alford died 2 Jan 1998 in Tarrant Co., TX.
Photo of his mother’s gravestone from the same cemetery:
Photo from Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edgar Perry 1911 OK1, Edgar P. 1871 TX2, James Perry 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EDITH ALFORD BROWN
Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—20 August 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
April 30, 1908 – Aug. 18, 2000
ROCKDALE—Graveside services for Edith Alford Brown, 92, of Austin are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston….
Greg Fenn will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Mrs. Brown died Friday at her home. She was born in Milam County and had lived in Austin for six years. She was formerly of Houston and worked as a library clerk at the Methodist Hospital in Houston for 16 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason William Brown. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harold L. and Dorothy Brown of Houston; a daughter and son-in-law, Marolyn and Kenneth R. Robertson Sr. of Austin; three brothers, Oliver Franklin Alford of Marlin, Texas, Weldon Alford of Rockdale and Wilburn Alford of Austin; a sister, June Fenn of Lufkin, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren….
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Ewing Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and her siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, James A. Alford, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Edith 1908 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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EDITH FAE ALFORD
Ramsey Funeral Home & Crematorium
Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX—_____ May 2012
Edith Fae Alford, age 89, of Hutto, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2012, in Hutto. Edith was born on December 31, 1922, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Agie and Emma (Rouse) Alford. Her parents were excited to have their baby on New Year’s Eve, and they looked forward to all the blessing she would provide in the years to come. She attended Texas Tech University and Pepperdine University after high school to further her education. Edith enjoyed her work as a secretary, but gained her selfworth by being a mom and homemaker. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Edith was an individual who put others before herself and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
To cherish her memory, Edith leaves behind her son, Don R. Jennings of Hutto, Texas; daughter, Anita Jennings Bovit of Wyckoff, New Jersey; sister, Bernice Bewley of Cordell, Oklahoma; and her brother, A.J. Alford of Seattle, Washington.
Services for Edith will be held privately and at a later date.
You are invited to leave a message or memory in the memorial guestbook at www.RamseyFuneral.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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EDITH MAE COLE ALFORD
STAR COURIER
Plano, Collin Co., TX—17 November 1994
PRINCETON [Collin Co.]—Edith Mae Alford, a resident of Princeton, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994 in McKinney. She was 92.
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 7, 1902, in Franklin, N.Y., to Marshall and Adeline Cole.
Survivors include her son, Arthur Cole [Alford?] of Sidney, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Myron Rettberg of Princeton; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Plano Mutual Cemetery….
Arrangements were handled by Ted Dickey Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Edith M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) but list her death date as 14 Nov 1994, last residence Princeton, Collin Co., TX.
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EDITH MARIE GARRETT ALFORD
Wife of Bryant John Alford, AAFA #0124
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—20 November 1978
Alford, Edith G., age 69, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 18, 1978. Native of Amity, Arkansas. Houston resident for 10 years. Member of Sharpstown Baptist Church. Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Tyler Chapter Number 112. Past Queen of Daughters of the Nile, Sharshan Temple Number 127, Social Order of Beaumont.
Survived by husband, Bryant J. Alford; son, Dr. Bobby R. Alford, both of Houston; daughter, Mrs. Dan Scott, Dallas; grandchildren, Brad, Muffin and Scott Alford, Houston, Debbie, Pam and Holly Scott, Dallas; brothers, Capt. James Garrett, San Clemente, Calif., Watson Garrett, Little Rock, Ark., Col. Don Garrett, Arizona City, Ariz; sisters, Mrs. H.R. Butler, Little Rock, Ark., Mrs. Mildred McLellan, Sun City, Florida.
Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 1978, Settegast-Kopf Chapel, Rev. Robert Latham officiating. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 1978, First Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas, Dr. W.M. Shamburger officiating.
Entombment Cathedral of the Pines. In lieu of usual remembrances, family requests donations to Montague Lane Cancer Research Fund, Baylor College of Medicine or the Methodist Hospital Cancer Research Fund of Houston, Texas.
Settegast-Kopf Co., 3328 Kirby, Houston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Bryant John Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Patsy Jean “Mimi” Alford Scott in this compilation.
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EDITH MATILDA WILLIAMS THORNHILL ALFRED
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 28 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
DEPORT—Edith Alfred, 76, of Deport, died on Sunday, November 24, 2002. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 29, at Gene Roden’s Sons Chapel.
She was born on December 12, 1925, a daughter of Claude W. and Mattie Henderson Williams. She married N.C. Alfred on December 20, 1960. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, N.C. “Jack” Alfred, sons, Dean Thornhill and Earl Thornhill, and sister, Alice Williams.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Edith M. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) but list her birth date as 20 Dec 1925, last residence Deport, Lamar Co., TX.
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EDMOND LAFAYETTE ALFORD
MORNING REGISTER
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 11 November 1900
OLD SETTLER GONE
E.L. AFORD PASSES AWAY IN OLD AGE AT HIS HOME IN THIS COUNTY
E.L. Alford, aged 70 years, and one of the oldest settlers of Tarrant county, died at 6:20 o’clock yesterday morning of typhoid fever, after an illness of eight days. His death occurred at his home, fourteen miles west of the city.
The funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the old city cemetery.
The deceased was a brother of Colonel Alford of Cisco and an uncle of Edgar Alford, mayor of Cisco, and Robert Alford, who is employed at the Fort Worth brewery. He was a granduncle of Mrs. Elmer Renfro of this city.
Photo from Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Francesca Melissa “Fannie” Bellatti Alford; and brother James Perry Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN1, Wiley 1783 NC2, Jacob 1738 VA3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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EDNA ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 February 1941
CENTER, Texas, Feb. 3—Miss Edna Alford, 76, who died at her home in the Bland Lake community, was one of the charter members of Harmony Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alford and was born in San Augustine County Jan. 16, 1865. She spent her life in San Augustine and Shelby Counties.
Final rites were held at Salem, with the Rev. Frank Johnson officiating.
AAFA NOTES: FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate lists her father as “E. Alford.” His birth place and the name and birth place of her mother are unknown.
She is buried at Old Salem Cemetery, Center, Shelby Co., TX.
Although her death certificate confirms the birth date in the obituary, the 1870 census and 1880 censuses seem to indicate that she was born in 1870:
1870: No township, San Augustine Co., TX, dwelling #150:
Lem Alford 55 NC
Margaret 22 MS
G.W. (male) 3 LA
E.T. (female) 6/12 TX born Jan
George Perry 20 MS
Nancy Perry 17 MS
1880: No township (District 87), Shelby Co., TX, dwelling #310:
Margaret Alford head 32 MS NC MS widow
G.W. son 13 LA NC MS
E.T. (female) dau 10 TX NC MS
G.W. Perry brother 26 MS NC MS
1880: No township (District 87), Shelby Co., TX, dwelling #212:
Lem Alford head 65 NC NC NC widowed, mail carrier
FamilySearch Texas Deaths: G.W. (George Washington) Alford’s death certificate says his parents were Albert Alford and Margaret Perry. He died in 1931, age 64, in San Augustine Co., TX.
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EDNA EARLE ALFORD WILLIAMS
Photo from Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 8 September 2008
Edna Earle Williams, 82, longtime resident of Baytown, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008, surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Center, Texas, she was born December 24, 1925, to Earl Lee and Gladys (Goodwin) Alford. A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, she was a proud member of the famous Lee Brigadiers all-female drum and bugle corps, and attended Lee College after graduation. She worked as a bookkeeper at Hill & Hill Trucking Company and Ormston Trucking Company, and was an active member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.
Preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Joe Beene, and sister-in-law, Helen Zoe Alford, she is survived by her loving family, daughters Connie Beene and LaDonna Williams, both of Baytown; sons, Jerry Goodson and his wife, Nancy, of Houston, and Kerry Goodson and wife, Diane, of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren, Debbie Baker, Dena Fuller and husband, Robert, Thomas Earl Goodson, Dallas Rausin and Michael DesRoches, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Ginger and Lindsey Baker, and Shyanne and Trevor Fuller; brother, Dr. Jack A. Alford, of Houston, and many treasured friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., at Crespo & Jirrels. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3811 North Main, with Rev. Michael Proctor, officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.
Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Thomas Earl Goodson, Trevor Fuller, Robert Fuller, Dallas Rausin, Jim Boone Anderson, and Stevie Anderson.
For those desiring, remembrances in Edna’s name may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church or to Odyssey Healthcare (www.odysseyhealthcare.com) To view the obituary or to post a tribute to the family, visit www.crespoandjirrels.com....
Photo from Earthman Memory Gardens, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Long
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna Earle Williams (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brother, Jack Allen Alford; and paternal grandmother Addie Bell Cannon Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Edna Earle 1925 TX1, Earl Lee 1901 TX2, Benjamin Meador 1877 TX3, Allen Josiah 1844 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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EDNA JEWELL MOORE ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 1 May 2011
Edna Jewell Alfred, 87, passed away on April 29, 2011 from complications of diabetes.
Edna was born on May 25, 1923 in Sabine County, Texas to Willis and Allie Moore of Carthage, TX. Edna moved to Jacinto City, TX upon her marriage to Moody David Alfred on March 11, 1944 who predeceased her on August 25, 1995.
She was the last surviving sister to: Obie, June, Rabon, Lucille, Ellen. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Alfred Jennings (Lee) of Crosby, TX and Carolyn Alfred Grohman (James) of Livingston, TX. She is also survived by her stepsons who she loved as her own, Charles Alfred (Janice) of Crockett, TX and Randy Alfred (Glenda) of Montalba, TX. Edna was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Edna was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacinto City. Edna proudly retired from Galena Park ISD and the Jacinto City Nursing Home. During the last five years Edna has resided at San Jacinto Manor in Deer Park where she was an active and much loved resident.
No birthday party was complete until Grandma arrived with her Buttermilk Fudge Cake. She was an avid sports fan, from the pro teams to little league. Edna delighted in her Astro’s and knew as many stats as the officials. Our Grandma will be remembered for living her life as a Good Samaritan and providing us with unconditional love.
A visitation will take place on Monday, May 2, 2011 at San Jacinto Memorial Park and Funeral Home (I-10 East) at Noon with funeral to begin at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at San Jacinto Cemetery.
In another article:
PANOLA WATCHMAN
Carthage, Panola Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Edna Jewell Alfred, 87, passed away on April 29, 2011 in Deer Park from complications of diabetes.
Edna was born on May 25, 1923 in Sabine County to Willis and Allie Moore, of Carthage. Edna moved to Jacinto City upon her marriage to Moody David Alfred on March 11, 1944 who predeceased her on August 25, 1995. She was the last surviving sister to Obie, June, Rabon, Lucille, and Ellen.
Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Alfred Jennings (Lee), of Crosby, and Carolyn Alfred Grohman (James), of Livingston; her stepsons who she loved as her own, Charles Alfred (Janice), of Crockett, and Randy Alfred (Glenda), of Montalba. Edna was blessed with nine grandchildren, Yvette Torres (Andy), of Goliad, Al Jamail (Rachel), of Crosby, Mark Ayles, of Flint, MI, Amy Clowers (Jacob), of Deer Park, Kerri Rolls, of Deer Park, James “Buster” Anderson, of AR, Matt Alfred (Terri), of TX, Randall Alfred (Heather), of Sarepta, LA, and Colette Alfred-Sikes (Jody), of Minden, LA; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Edna was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacinto City. Edna proudly retired from Galena Park ISD and the Jacinto City Nursing Home. During the last five years Edna has resided at San Jacinto Manor in Deer Park where she was an active and much loved resident.
No birthday party was complete until Grandma arrived with her Buttermilk Fudge Cake. She was an avid sports fan, from the pro teams to little league. Edna delighted in her Astros and knew as many stats as the officials. Our Grandma will be remembered for living her life as a Good Samaritan and providing us with unconditional love.
A visitation was held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at San Jacinto Memorial Park and Funeral Home (I-10 East) at noon with funeral beginning at 1 p.m. Burial followed at San Jacinto Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Adam Torres, Joshua Torres, Al Jamail, Bobby Jennings, Jacob Clowers, and Cameron Alfred.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna Jewell Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Crosby, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Moody David Alfred, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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EDNA JUANITA ALFORD CABLE
AAFA #0165
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Saturday, 24 December 2016
Edna “Juanita” Cable passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was 95 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at First Baptist Church Lakeside City with Pastor Daniel McCoy officiating. Interment will follow the next day in Wichita, KS. Arrangements are under the direction of Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.
Juanita was born April 7, 1921 in Stonewall, OK to Charlie and Maude Alford. Her first move as a child from Stonewall to Ada, OK was in a covered wagon. She graduated from High School in Tuttle, OK, where she met Teral Cable. They married on June 10, 1941 and had four sons. During WWII while Teral was away for three years in the war, she worked for Boeing Military Airplane factory in Wichita, KS. After the war, she was a homemaker while Teral worked for General Electric Co.
She is survived by her sons Bruce & wife Julie Cable of Wichita Falls; Neil & wife Evelyn Cable of Salina, KS; Floyd & wife Willie Cable of Wichita Falls. Grandchildren - Shannon & husband Martin Reichwein of Colorado Springs, CO; Heather & husband Scott Rider of Las Vegas, NV; Brian & wife Samantha Cable of Carrollton, TX; Chris & wife Jennifer Cable of Princeton, NC; Matthew Cable of Salina, KS, and eight great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her two sisters Opal and Earlene, her husband, and her number two son, Gary….
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother, Maudie Viola Farris Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Edna Juanita 1921 OK1, Charles Earl 1892 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EDNA MAE CHAMPAGNE ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 4 September 2003
Edna Mae (Champagne) Alford passed from this world on September 1, 2003.
The daughter of Bud and Permilia Champagne, Edna was born on June 8, 1913 in Kirbyville, Texas, and had three brothers and two sisters. She was a graduate of Pineland High School in Pineland, Texas. Ms. Alford was retired from Goose Creek Independent School District. She was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church of Baytown, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and took part in the Living Christmas Tree for many years. She was winner of Ms. Senior Beauty Pageant in 2001 and 2003. Ms. Alford was a member of the Knights of Pithian Sisters.
Edna became the bride of Lester Alford on Jan. 3, 1938. Mr. Alford passed away in March of 1983.
Ms. Alford is survived by son, Melvin Keith Alford and wife Diana Alford of Beach City; one brother, Johnnie Champagne and wife Bobbie of Navarre Beach, Florida; and one sister, Lucille McMillin of Kirbyville, Texas. Survivors also include Amy and David Wotipka and their children, Mallory, Kyle, and Evan Keith of Richmond, Texas; Cyndy and Randy Friery and their children, Dustin Dewayne, Shelby and Haley of Pasadena; and Chambra and Stephen Brown and son, Eric Lance, of Beach City; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Alford’s family extends special thanks to the following for their help and support: Chaplain Gary Burroughs, Memorial Baptist, Baytown; Barbara Wotipka Bierstedt, R.N., Director of Nurses, Country Village Care, Angleton, Texas; Central Nursing Agency and staff, Angleton, Texas; and Chaplain Ron Lynn and Marylou Lynn, R.N.; and hospice nurses of A-Med Community Hospice, Texas City, Texas.
Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, September 4, 2003 at Earthman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2003 at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX with Chaplain Gary W. Burroughs officiating and singing special music.
Interment will follow at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown TX. 281-422-8181....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Lester M. Alford, in this compilation.
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EDNA PEARL HECKLER BILDER ALFORD TURNER
[She died in TX, we are also including her obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because she had lived in TX only one month and had close ties to LA.]
MORNING ADVOCATE
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—Tuesday, 26 May 1970
Turner, Mrs. Edna Alford—Died Saturday, May 23, at San Jacinto Hospital, Baytown, Tex. She was 56, a resident of 2775 Elgin St. and a native of Upperliehigh, Pa.
Body at Rabenhorst Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by her nephew, the Rev. Wayne Kaufman. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery.
Survived by her husband, Frank H. Turner, Baton Rouge; eight sisters, Mrs. Laura Larson, Boston, Mass., Mrs. Ruth Cosgrove, Mrs. Thelma Potoskie and Mrs. Mary McLaughlin, all of Freeland, Mass., Mrs. Edith Edmonds, Harrisburg, Mass., Mrs. Martha Amend, Ashland, Mass., and Mrs. Lorraine Kaufman, Gordon, Mass.; and four brothers, William Heckler, Freeland, Thomas Heckler, Ashland, Ralph Heckler, Boston Run, Mass., and Walter Heckler, Allentown, Mass.
Photo from Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diane Owens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her second husband, William Carey Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
Edna’s first husband was Allen Chester Bilder. Chester and Edna Bilder, both age 25, are listed on the 1940 census in Gordon, Schuylkill Co., PA. Living with them is Edna’s sister Lorraine Heckler, age 20.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate (Baytown, Harris Co., TX) lists her parents, Walter Heckler and Martha Davis, and her birth date, 30 Sept 1913 in PA. She had lived in Baytown for one month.
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EDNA VESTA ALFORD GIDDINGS
AAFA #0233
Mother of Vesta Alford Giddings Bowden, AAFA #0537
Sister of Betty Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; and Josephine Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235
Half-sister of Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234; and Murray Luther Alford, Jr., AAFA #0236
Photos from AAFA files
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 June 1999
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Vesta A. Giddings, born in Amite, LA, on April 2, 1905, she passed away Friday, June 4, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Harold D. Giddings, USNMC (Ret.).
She is survived by her daughters, Vesta G. Bowden [AAFA #0537], Mattie Lou Fry [AAFA #0454] and her husband, H.M. Fry; grandchildren, Mary Vesta Mellard and her husband Randy, Bert Bowden and his wife Connie, Mark Fry, Matt Fry and his wife Rhonda, Cherie Bowden, Tracy Adair and her husband Jeff, Elizabeth Fry; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, Earthman Bellaire Chapel, Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999, Bellaire United Methodist Church Chapel, 4417 Bellaire at Newcastle.... Interment: Houston National Cemetery.
Photo from Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Don & Margaret
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vesta A. Giddings (SS# issued in WA), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her sister Betty Lydia Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; and half-siblings Helen Singer Alford Cook and Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Murray Luther Alford Sr.; and half-brothers Murray Peter Alford and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236, in Louisiana Obituaries; and her sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235, in California Obituaries.
On the 1910 census in Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Vesta E. Alford, age 5 born LA, is the oldest child of Murray L. and Finnie P. Alford.
This great lady was an inspiration to all who knew her. Though she was AAFA’s oldest member—94 on her last birthday—she never missed an annual meeting after she discovered AAFA. She attended every meeting from Houston in 1989 through Paducah in 1998. She was a personal inspiration to me. I had the pleasure to meet her personally before I ever heard of most of the AAFA members. Her daughter Vesta Bowden was working here in the St. Louis area back in the early 1980s when Vesta came to visit her. She’d heard about my “Alford interest” and called and wanted to know if she and her daughter could call on us. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and learned to love her immediately. I think she seeded the love that so many of us talk about that permeates the annual meetings. She became a shining light for me when she visited here, and that light will never dim.
—Gil Alford, AAFA President
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Edna Vesta 1905 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EDWARD IRA BAILEY ALFORD
FAIRFIELD RECORDER
Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—Friday, 9 December 1887
Mr. Ed Alford, an old resident of our county, who has been living ten miles north-east of Fairfield, near Young, died Tuesday night [December 6] from the effects of hemorrhage of the stomach.
He came to Freestone, from Calloway county, Kentucky, about 1852 and had been in permanent resident of the county since. He was a good, quiet citizen and was well liked by his neighbors.
He leaves a wife and seven or eight children, besides other relatives, to mourn his death.
The deceased was a brother of our townsman, Dr. J.R. Alford, and Mr. Aaron Alford, near Young.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his grandchildren Nora Vergie Alford Lee and Johnie Alford; and brothers John Rankin Alford and Aaron Ransom Alford in this compilation.
From AAFA records: He married Susan M. Ivye on 23 July 1868 in Freestone Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN1, Alsey 1802 NC2, Ira Bailey 1781 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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EDWARD JACKSON “BUD” ALFORD
Father of Randall Lynn Alford, AAFA #0052
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 21 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Alford, Edward J. (Bud), 64, of Richardson and formerly of Garland, passed away December 19, 1998 in Richardson. Born in Pickton [Hopkins Co.], TX on March 24, 1934, to the Rev. Roy and Lela Alford. He was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Garland. He retired after 45 years in the retail grocery business.
Survived by his wife of 39 years, Maxine Alford; two sons, Douglas Edward Alford & wife, Brenda, of Garland, TX and Randall Lynn Alford & wife, Sylvia, of Palm Bay, FL; a daughter Reneé Sessions & husband, Lewis, of San Antonio, TX; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; a step grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am. Tuesday in Williams Funeral Chapel.... Interment will follow in Garland Memorial Park....
Photo from Garland Memorial Park, Garland, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edward J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Sylvia Maxine Gentry Alford; his son Douglas Edward Alford; and his grandfather Andrew Jackson Alford in this compilation.
Edward Jackson Alford was born in Hopkins Co., TX, the son of George Leroy Alford and Lela Frances Grice. He m. (1) May 30 1952, Bonnie J. Scroggins, b. Mar 23 1934, Hall Co., TX, m. (2) Feb 13 1960, Sylvia Maxine Gentry. More detailed information on this family was included with the obituary in the Summer 1999 issue.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Edward Jackson 1930 TX1, George Leroy 1905 TX2, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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EDWARD WILLIAM ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 20 March 1966
Edward William Alford, 50 of 1931 Sacramento St. died Saturday in Temple. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery under direction of Porter Loring Mortuary.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. I.ennie Alford, San Antonio; brothers, H.J. Alford Jr., Anadarko, Okla., and Robert L. Alford, San Antonio.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edward Rodrigues
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From TX Death Certificates: Edward W. Alford was born 18 Apr 1916 in TX, was divorced, parents Harvey J. Alford and Fannie Richmond [Frances Tatum Richmond]. He died of tuberculosis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edward William 1916 TX1, Harvey Johnson 1881 MS2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EFFIE MARTHA ALFORD MOBLEY
GATESVILLE MESSENGER
Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—3 December 2003
LYTTON SPRINGS [Caldwell Co.]—Effie Mobley, 88, of Lytton Springs and formerly of Mound, died on November 25 at a Lockhart nursing home.
Mrs. Mobley was born on January 27, 1915, near Crawford, to the late Will and Hester Pearl [Troutt] Alford.
Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Hodge of Lytton Springs and Joyce Van Cleave of Marlin; sisters, Marybelle Donaldson of Fort Worth and Ellen Gibbons of Waco; a brother, Robert Alford of Valley Mills; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Gatesville Funeral Home. Burial was in Mound Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Effie M. Mobley (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dale, Caldwell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers Robert Lee Alford and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Effie Martha 1915 TX1, William A. 1870 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EGBERT LANDON ALFORD
AAFA #0002
Brother of John Rogers Alford Jr., AAFA #0200, and Miriam Ella Langdon Alford, AAFA #0246
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 21 December 2013
A memorial service for Landon Alford, age 78 of Henderson, Texas will be held at First United Methodist Church at 2 pm Saturday December 21, 2013 with Reverend David Luckert and Reverend Debbie Tipps officiating.
Landon was born July 11, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to John Rogers and Susan Landon Alford and was a life-long resident of Henderson. He passed away December 18, 2013.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother John Rogers Alford, Jr., sister Ella Langdon Alford and grandson, Charles Knox Alford.
Landon graduated from Henderson High School in 1953. He attended Southern Methodist University where he met his wife Phyllis Potthast Alford of San Antonio, Texas. They married on April 18, 1957, and graduated from SMU in May of 1957. Landon served in the United States Air Force and the Air Force Reserves.
Nothing was more important to Landon than family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis Potthast Alford; sons Dr. Eugene Landon Alford and wife Mary Long Alford of Houston, Benson Warren Alford of Tyler, and David Rogers Alford and wife Mary Frances Engle Alford of Henderson; six grandchildren John Landon Alford and wife Lauren Williams Alford of Houston, Lauren Elisabeth Alford of Kansas City, Mo., Elizabeth Drew (Bess) Alford of Houston, Madeline Susan Alford of New York, New York, Amelia Lucile Alford and Eveline Ella Alford of Henderson.
Landon Alford was a true gentleman who will be missed by many. He leaves a legacy of a life lovingly dedicated to his extended family, the East Texas community, and the development of business to create opportunities for all.
Honorary pallbearers will be the officers and directors of Citizens National Bank and the friends in the Strong-Hurt coffee club.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 204 North Marshall, Henderson, Texas 75652.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LisaM
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, John Rogers Alford Sr.; and brother John Rogers Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Miriam Ella Langdon Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
Landon was one of the first members of AAFA, which he generously supported in many ways.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Egbert Landon 1935 TX1, John Rogers 1885 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EILEEN EVANGELINE TAYLOR ALFORD
Wife of Sylvester JoeKeith Alford, AAFA #1121
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 3 August 2017
Eileen E. Taylor Alford 71 of Dallas, Texas died July 26, 2017 in Dallas.
She was born February 25, 1946, to Cornelius Taylor and Emma Clapp Taylor in Hampton, Virginia. Eileen was a graduate of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) and the first female to earn a BS Electrical Engineering degree from that institution in 1968. She married Sylvester J. Alford, II on June 20, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia. She worked as an Engineering Supervisor at Xerox Corporation and BAE Systems. She was a faithful member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Xi Omega chapter.
She is survived by her spouse, Sylvester, daughter Erika Y. Alford Dooley (Antoine), and sons Sylvester “Joey” Alford, III and Scott Wesley Alford, Lewisville. Also, a brother Cornelius Taylor III (Zelma), a twin sister Erma Y. Taylor Herbin (George), and brother Michael S. Taylor (Kathy). Also, three granddaughters; Lauren, Gabrielle, and Krista.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5923 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11 a.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
Eileen’s husband Sylvester is a descendant of Solomon B. Alford, born 1828 AL, son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford, later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave Lussie had six children. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford-Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler.
Her husband’s lineage: Sylvester JoeKeith 1942 OK1, Sylvester Clement 1919 OK2, Wesley Dow 1882 MS3, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry B. 1801 NC6.
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ELBERT JACK “SHORTY” ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford
E.J. “Shorty” Alford, age 87, entered the Gates of Heaven on Friday, October 10, 2014, at his home with the love of his life Peggy and his children and grandchild at his side.
He was born May 6, 1927, to Ely M. and Roada (Rabon) Alford in Aynor, SC. He married Peggy Jean Roberts in 1950, in Spartanburg, SC. They were married 64 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers W.J., Hubert, and T.E. Alford, and his two sisters Emma and Jane.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Alford; daughter LaJuan Alford; son Jack Alford; grandsons Josh and Dusty; granddaughter Phoebe, all of Odessa; sister Mary Johnson of Georgia; son-in-law Clayton Alford of Odessa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shorty loved to race. He was a racecar lover-racing in Odessa, Abilene, and San Angelo Speed Bowls. He loved his family. He ran Shorty’s Place for 35 years, and was an avid Nascar Race fan.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jess Little officiating. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.
Photos from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LaDonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Thelbert Eathel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and siblings Emma Alford Rabon, Eula Jane Alford Best, and Hubert H. Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.
His lineage: Elbert Jack 1927 SC1, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ELBERT ROBERT ALFORD, JR.
Father of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Henderson Lear Long, AAFA #0718
Grandfather of Elbert Robert Alford III, AAFA #0796
Brother of Frances Willard Alford Franklin, AAFA #0799
Uncle of Claudette Alford Taylor, AAFA #0800
Photo from his daughter JoLynn Alford Long
Used with permission
BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL
Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Thursday, 14 November 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
SHAW, MS—Elbert Robert Alford Jr., 75, of Padre Island, Texas, and formerly of Shaw [MS] died Monday, Nov. 11, 1996, at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Graveside services were held at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. He was buried with full military honors.
Mr. Alford retired from the U.S. Air Force after 32 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Alford of Padre Island; three children, Elbert Robert Alford III of North Bend, Wash., JoLynn Alford Long of Georgetown, Texas, and John Alford of Padre Island; a sister, Frances W. Franklin of Springfield, Mo. two brothers, Claude Hines Alford of Flemington, Mo., and John Wiggins Alford of LaMesa, Calif. and four grandchildren, John Robert Alford, Elbert Robert Alford, IV, Shannon Fincher Langford and Jamie Leigh Alford.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2010 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elbert Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Jan 1921, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituary of his first wife, Josephine Fincher Howell Alford Marquis, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Elbert Robert Alford Sr. and Annie Willard Wiggins Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; siblings Claude Hines Alford Sr. and Frances Willard Alford Franklin in Missouri Obituaries; and brother John Wiggins Alford in California Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: Elbert Robert 1921 MS1, Elbert Robert 1897 MS2, Ephraim D. 1827 SC3, Peachman 1795 VA4.
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ELIGHIA ALFRED, JR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 25 October 2004
Mr. Elighia Alfred, Jr. 70 of Bleakwood [Newton Co.] died Thursday, October 21, 2004 at his residence in Bleakwood.
Services for Mr. Alfred will be Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at the Boloxi C.M.E. Church with interment following at Boloxi Evergreen Cemetery in the Boloxi Community in Bon Wier.
Survivors include his wife; Dorothy Alfred of Bleakwood, five sons; Charles Alfred, Mickey Alfrred, Carl Alfred and Archie Alfred all of Kirbyville, Craig Alfred of Beaumont, two daughters; Linda Alfred of Bleakwood and Glinda Mitchell of Fort Worth, two sisters; Modester Johnson of Bleakwood and Odester Roseman of Kirbyville, three brothers; Johnny Alfred, J.D. Alfred and Clint Alfred allof Bleakwood, sixteen Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Robinson Community Funeral Home. Robinson Community Funeral Home P.O. Box 52 Jasper, Tx. 75951 (409)384-3665
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ELIJAH CLARENCE ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Wednesday, 25 May 1988
Services for Elijah Clarence Alford of Longview will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at McCabe United Methodist Church....
Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Haughton [Bossier Parish], La., under the direction of Citizens Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [May 22].
He was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Shreveport, La., and was a lieutenant colonel in the Navy and Army during World War II. He was a member of McCabe United Methodist Church and served as steward, trustee, layman and choir member.
Survivors include his aunts, Evelyn Glover of Longview, Annie Lou Tatum of Stephens, Ark., and Mrs. Artie Ball of Houghton, La.; and uncles, Harry of Haughton, and Hannebal Tyler of Beaumont.
Photo from Bellevue Cemetery, Bossier Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Scout Finch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Emmitt Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his aunt Evelyn Alford Glover in Louisiana Obituaries.
From TX Deaths: Elijah Alford died 22 May 1988 in Dallas Co., TX.
His lineage: Elijah Clarence 1928 LA1, Emmitt 1905 LA2, Thomas H. 1873 LA3, Cicero 1831 AL4.
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ELINOR ANN ALFORD HATAWAY
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 May 2011
Elinor Ann Hataway was born August 21, 1933 in New Braunfels, TX and passed away May 5, 2011.
She is survived by husband, Melvin Hataway; sister, June Blair; brother, Leslie Alford; two children, Kyle Hataway and Nina Miller; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Grove Hill Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alzheimers Association of Dallas, 4144 N. Central Expwy., Dallas, TX 75204….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elinor Ann Hataway (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Benjamin Lonnie Alford and Juanita Schulze Alford, in this compilation.
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ELIZA ANN BELL MITCHELL ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 January 2002
ODESSA—Eliza Ann Alford went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at the age of 90 years old. Ann passed away in Cibolo at the home of her daughter following a lengthy illness.
Eliza Ann Bell Mitchell Alford was born March 9, 1911, in Cleburne County, Heflin, Ala. She moved with her parents, William Ritter Bell and Nancy Lou Ella Hunnicutt Bell, to settle in Post Oak near Paris, Texas, as a small child. She married Ernest Mitchell, father of her daughter, Billie Lou, in 1934. She married William Clarence Alford on Aug. 3, 1944, and he preceded her in death in 1982.
Ann was a longtime member of Crescent Park Baptist Church, which she loved and was active in Sunday school, WMU and Vacation Bible School. She served as chairman of the Benevolence Committee for many years and was involved in many other church activities. Ann was currently a member of the Cibolo Valley Baptist Church. She volunteered for many charitable organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. Ann was a charter member of the Auxiliary at Odessa Regional Hospital where she had served as president, vice president and chairman of the Gift Shop. She volunteered her time weekly in the auxiliary gift shop until she became ill several years ago and had completed 25 years of volunteer service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Odessa also. Ann worked for many years as manager of the Sally Ann Dress Stores in Texas and Louisiana. She had lived in Beaumont, Kermit, Monahans and had been a resident of Odessa since 1959.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Alford; her parents; and by four brothers, Howard Bell, Roy Bell, Jimmy Bell and Hugh Bell. She was also preceded in death by two half brothers, Charlie and Benjamin Bell.
She is survived by a daughter, Billie Lou Mitchell Tone and husband Gene of Cibolo, with whom she had made her home the past two years. Four grandchildren, Candy Ann Powell and husband Wid of Odessa, Melody Elaine Bamburg and husband Jerry of Corrigan, Chere Michelle Tone of Cedar Park and Timothy Andrew Tone of San Antonio, also survive her. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Christopher Powell and wife Krista of Weinert, Holly Powell Calvert and husband Raymond of Fort Worth, Jerrod Bamburg and Eliza Ann Bamburg of Corrigan, and a great-great-grandson, Dylan Scott Calvert of Fort Worth. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
“Bubber” as she was called by her grandchildren, who loved her dearly, had a quick smile, twinkling eyes and a gift of love for those around her. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Gene Tone, her son-in-law, pastor of Cibolo Valley Baptist Church, preached funeral services at Cibolo Valley Baptist Church in Cibolo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. today, Jan. 8, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Schertz Funeral Home in Schertz will be handling the services.
Photos from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LaDonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eliza A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Cibolo, Guadalupe Co., TX.
We included the obituary of her stepson Clarence Buel Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Eliza was William Clarence Alford’s third wife. William’s first wife was Laura Leah LeBlanc.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her husband’s lineage: William Clarence 1894 KY1, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY2, Peter Henderson 1831 KY3, William 1804 VA4, William 1775 VA5.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD BITEMAN CLARK
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—1 November 1980
Clark, Mrs. Elizabeth—Survived by husband, Marvin E. Clark; son, Charles Ralph Biteman, Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rutledge; mother, Mrs. Clara R. Alford; sister, Mrs. Margie Dunbar; grandchildren, Michelle Marie Biteman, John Charles Rutledge.
Services 1 p.m., Saturday, Troy Suggs Chapel, Rev. Roy Alford officiating. Interment services 5 p.m., Saturday, Woodard Cemetery, Elkhart, Texas. Troy Suggs Funeral Home, 7623 Military Pkwy….
Photo from Woodard Cemetery, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Franklin-Walling Bundrick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth Clark (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 July 1925 and died _____ Oct 1980, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Mack J. Alford; and brother Aralc Monroe Alford in this compilation.
Elizabeth is listed on the 1930 census in Precinct 1, Freestone Co., TX, dwelling #261: Mack J. Alford, age 50 b. TX (parents b. TN and AL), age 31 at first marriage, mechanic at blacksmith shop; his wife Clara, 33TX; daughter Margie 8 TX, son Aralc M. 5 TX, and daughter Elizabeth 4 TX. In dwelling #256 is Mack’s brother: Aralc L. Alford, 59 TX (parents b. TN and AL), single, mechanic at blacksmith shop.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD OWENS
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Sunday, 22 November 1987
Elizabeth Owens, 75, of Victoria died Friday night [November 20] at a local hospital following a long illness.
She was born May 6, 1912, in Hico, and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mae Bond Alford. Mrs. Owens was a charter member of Baptist Temple Church and was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. J.V. Helms will officiate. Burial will be in Colonial Gardens Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Adrian Owens of Victoria; a daughter, Kay Otis of Crosby; a son, Glen Owens of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, C.B. [sic: G.B.] Alford of Aurora, Colo. and Morris Alford of Austin; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be David Hill, Joe B. Bumgardner, Stewart Barber, Earl Hollan, Johnny Wilson and Art Cordell.
Photos from Memory Gardens, Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth A. Owens (SS# issued in TX), last residence Victoria, Victoria Co., TX.
See the obituary of her mother, May Bond Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Gordon Bond Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1912 TX1, Gordon Benjamin 1881 GA2, Allen Stephens 1848 GA3, John Allen 1815 GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELIZABETH ANN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 20 March 2010
Alford, Elizabeth Ann—Age 78, of Richardson, TX, died on March 17, 2010. North Dallas Funeral Home 972-241-9100.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth Ann Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 10 Sept 1931, last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
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ELIZABETH “BETTY” ELLIOT ALFORD
Beaumont, TX—_____ January 2015
June 17, 1923–January 21, 2015
Elizabeth “Betty” Alford, 91, of Beaumont, died Thursday, January 21, 2015, at her residence in Beaumont.
Betty is survived by her brother, Bill Elliot of Hamilton, New York.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis Alford.
Mrs. Alford’s funeral service will be 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd Street, Beaumont, with a gathering to follow in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Parlor.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Willis J. “Bill” Alford, in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH CYNTHIA PRATOR ALFORD
Grandmother of Ray Dortey Alford, AAFA #459
Great-Grandmother of Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030
John and Elizabeth Prator Alford
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 August 1935
RITES HELD FOR MRS. ALFORD, 85
FORMER RESIDENT HERE DIES AT SILSBEE
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today for Mrs. Elizabeth C. Alford, 85, of Silsbee, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nick Franklin, 1900 Ninth street, with Rev. Guy H. Wilson, pastor of the First Methodist church, south, officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery under direction of Grammler’s.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [August 27] at 11:20 a. m., at the home of another daughter, Mrs. O.W. Holmes, at Silsbee, after a lingering illness. She was a native of Upston [sic: Upson] county, Georgia, and a resident of Port Arthur for the last 12 years. She was a member of the First M.E. church, south, of Port Arthur.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Holmes of Silsbee and Mrs. Franklin of Port Arthur; Mrs. O. Carden of Houston, Mrs. Jim Chamberlain of Pitkin, La., and Mrs. A. Dougherty of Mart, Tex,: four sons, Jim Alford, San Benito, Calif., L.E. Alford, Oklahoma City, M.B. Alford, Perryville, La., and J.C. Alford of Port Arthur.
Photos from Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, WSW
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Carrie Leola Alford Chamberlain in this compilation.
Elizabeth was born 18 Sept 1850 in Thomaston, Upson Co., GA, the daughter of Henry Washington Prator and Caroline Perdue.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
Her husband’s lineage: John Paten 1850 GA1, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA2.
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ELIZABETH FRANCES BURTON ALFRED
Great-Aunt of Andrew Layne Leath, AAFA #0045
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 May 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
CHANDLER—Graveside services for Elizabeth Burton Alfred, 95, Chandler, will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2002, at Bascom Cemetery. She passed away on May 15, 2002. Burial was in the cemetery under the direction of the Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler.
Born on December 31, 1906 in Tyler where she lived her entire life. She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Street United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Mary Alice Alfred of Athens, daughters, Betty Lee of Houston, Patsy Bryans of Brownsboro, nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, R. Ross Alfred, son, W.R. [sic] Alfred, and grandsons, David Howard Alfred and Phillip Wayne Alfred.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth F. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her children Howard Burton “Slick” Alfred and Patsy Ruth Alfred Bryans; and brother-in-law Warren Houpert Alfred Sr. in this compilation.
From SSACI: Elizabeth Frances Alfred was born 31 Dec 1906 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, daughter of John W. Burton and Nannie A. Ashcraft.
Elizabeth’s husband, Robert Ross Alfred, was the brother of AAFA member Andy Leath’s grandmother, Benjie Marie Alfred.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Robert Ross 1903 TX1, Horace Crawford 1871 LA2, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA3, Warren 1816 NC4.
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ELLE KENNEDY ALFORD
Source unknown
Probably Houston, TX—_____ October 1988
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Elle Kennedy Alford, widow of the late Reverend Chauncie A. Alford, expired October 19, 1988. Mrs. Alford received her Masters Degree at Prairie View A&M University. Her first assignment was teaching in Boone Settlement (Sweeney Texas) where she did a marvelous service for the School and Community. Later she taught in HISD for several decades prior to retiring. She served as a faithful member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church and worked in many capacities under the late Rev. Price and the present Pastor.
Surviving her demise 3 daughters, Mrs. Mattie B. Collins, Florence M. Jones, Vernell Sadberry, 2 sons–in–law, Waldo D. Jones, Dr. Lonnie Sadberry, devoted cousins Harry Jenkins and Imogene Jenkins, 1 sister, Willie N. Beasley, brother, Connie Kennedy.
…. Funeral Monday 11:00 A.M. Greater Zion Baptist Church 3201 Trulley…. Interment Houston Memorial Garden. Duncan Funeral Home, 5806 North Wayside Drive, Houston, Texas 77028. 672–8782.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Chauncie A. Alford, in this compilation.
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ELLEN NORA HARP ALFORD
Photo from Xotol’s Hamm Family Tree (Ancestry) – originally provided by Ruthann Fryer
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 February 1922
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Alford, 58, member Brook Avenue Baptist church who died Tuesday, will be held at the residence 1618 North Sixth street, at 11 a.m. with Rev W.T. Turney officiating. Interment will be at Park Lawn cemetery.
Active pall bearers are: Ed Starr, Otis Bowie, Ed Lumpkin, Frank McNeese, Jim Jones and John Walton. Honorary: B.M. Woods, J.C. Haney, Dr. W.A. Wood, Dr. C.W. Davis, W.H. Deaton and Dave Goddard.
The deceased is survived by her husband, A. Alford; two sons, A.D. and Walter; one daughter, Mrs. A.D. Boone; and a niece, Mrs. Annie Laster, all of Waco.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Allen Alford; and daughter Mary Ellen Alford Hamm Boone in this compilation.
She was the daughter of Francis Harp and Nancy Amanda Whittle. Her death certificate lists them as Frank Harp and Maude Whittle.
Park Lawn Cemetery has been incorporated into Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, where Allen and Ellen are buried, but in April 2016, a Find A Grave photographer reported that they have no grave markers.
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ELMA MARIE GAUTREAUX ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 30 April 2010
Funeral services for Marie Alford, age 74, of Frankston, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Frankston, with the Rev. Danny Dawdy and Chaplain Lawrence Gautreaux officiating.
Burial will follow at Garden Oaks Memorial Park, Berryville.
Mrs. Alford passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Tyler.
She was born June 6, 1935, in Leonville, La. Mrs. Alford was a Christian and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alford, and parents, Eddie and Polita Gautreaux.
Survivors include daughter, Louise Stanley of Victoria; son, Gordon Alford and wife Sherry of Bloomington; brothers, Edmond Gautreaux of Niceville, Fla., Milton Gautreaux of Pasadena, Andy Gautreaux of Port Barre, La., Eddie Gautreaux Jr. of Duson, La., and Lawrence Gautreaux of Maurice, La.; sister, Margi Boudreaux of Carencola, La.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Milton Gautreaux, Andy Gautreaux, Eddie Gautreaux, Lawrence Gautreaux, Margi Boudreaux and Dewayne Stanley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Stanley, Ryan Alford and Shelly Bucek.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elma Marie Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Frankston, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Billy Joe Alford; and son Gordon Jay Alford in this compilation.
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ELMER ADRON ALFORD
AAFA #0608
Elmer Adron Alford and his wife Willie Jean at AAFA’s 1993 Annual Meeting in Louisiana
Photo from AAFA archives
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 29 June 1998
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Elmer Adron Alford, born 10-28-16, died 6-27-98. Survived by wife, Willie Jean; daughters Joyce Harson and Nancy Dawkins, granddaughter Shelly Dawkins and sister, Thelma McGeorge.
Mr. Alford was a Merchant Marine in the Naval Reserve, a Master Mariner, and a 32nd Degree Mason.
Service 1 pm Tues. June 30, 1998 at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel of the Woods. Miller Funeral Services, 8434 Pontiac, 981-1184.
In another article:
THE MASTER, MATE & PILOT
September–October 1998
Elmer A. Alford, of Houston, TX, died on June 27, 1998, at the age of 81. Mr. Alford last sailed as First Mate aboard the Transport for Eagle Terminal Tankers. He retired in June 1976. During his retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and walking his dog Kaleen....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elmer A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his twin sister, Thelma Alford McGeorge, AAFA #0603, in this compilation.
Detailed information on Elmer’s Alford ancestry was included with the “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999.
Elmer and Thelma attended AAFA’s 1993 meeting in St. Francisville, LA, and were celebrating their 77th birthday later that month. Unknown to them, Gil Alford obtained from their children several funny and interesting stories from their childhood that he told after the Saturday night dinner. At first they didn’t know who he was talking about, but when they figured it out and Gil identified them, wishing them a happy birthday, they had tears in their eyes. We missed seeing them at future meetings, which they could not attend because of Elmer’s wife Willie Jean’s health.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Elmer Adron 1916 TX1, Adron Corbet 1893 TX2, Jessie Powell 1870 TX3, Needham Bryant 1836 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELMER EARL ALFORD
Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Services for Elmer E. Alford, 87, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, La. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Mr. Alford died Tuesday [February 2] at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 1, 1922 in Edgerly, La. to Lee and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Crockett Road Church of Christ. He was retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a senior warden. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.
Mr. Alford served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and retired after 22 years of service as a flight engineer with the 509th Air Refueling Squadron of the 509th Bomb Wing. He was a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 395 of Palestine, and a past Master of the Tyre Lodge No. 198 of Tennessee Colony. He was a member of Cars of Palestine.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruba Mae Schattel and Loretta Patton; and a brother, Kenneth Lee Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maurice P. Alford of Palestine; a daughter, Carolyn A. Martin; a son, Jimmy E. Alford and wife Jeannette of Palestine; a sister, Lavada Apodaca of Colmesneil; a brother, W.P. (Chubby) Alford of Palestine; three grandchildren, Chris Alford of Moody, Michael Martin and wife Shea of Allen, and Kelli Anne Robinson and husband Cody of Lovelady; and a great-grandson, John Michael Martin Jr.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Michael Martin, Cody Robinson, Larry Schattel, Montee Poole and Lee Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be George Patton, Gary Schattel, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Memorials may be made to the David E. Foster Hospice Unit at Palestine Regional Medical Center, 2900 S. Loop 256, Palestine, Texas 75801.
To view online, leave condolences or sign the guestbook go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Land of Memory Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DNS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Elmer Earl Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituares of his wife, Maurice P. “Recie” Thomason Alford; and siblings Kenneth Lee Alford Sr., Lavada Iris Alford Apodaca, and Loretta Ethel Alford Patton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Elmer Earl 1922 TX1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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ELNOR DORIS HILL PIERCE ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 March 2001
BROWNWOOD—Funeral services for Doris Pierce Alford, 74, of Gardendale, formerly of Brownwood, were at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2001, at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Leslie officiating. Interment followed at Greenleaf Cemetery.
She passed away March 8, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Milam County. She married Roy C. Alford Aug. 3, 1979, in Rankin. She was a homemaker and previously worked at Texas Feathers in Brownwood for many years and retired from Texas Instruments in Odessa. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She had lived in Gardendale for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Pierce Jr. in 1976, three sisters and six brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Roy C. Alford of Gardendale; two daughters, Earline Lawler and husband Ronnie of Pflugerville and Elsie Peck and husband James of Gardendale; a son, Richard L. “Ricky” Pierce and wife Ruth of Brownwood; a brother, Cecil Hill of Illinois; six grandchildren, Steven Dodd, Johnny Dodd, Allen Dodd, Travis Pierce, Rikki Lynne Butts and Cole Lawler; a stepson, Randy Alford and wife Casey of Gardendale; a stepdaughter, Maricia Dowden of Granbury; nine stepgrandchildren, Leslie and Jamie Ford, Robin Morris, Justin, Josh, Cody and Kassi Alford, Jason Peck and Tammy Gonzales; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Davis-Morris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elnor D. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Nov 1926 and died 9 March 2001 (different than obituary and gravestone), last residence Gardendale, Ector Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her second husband’s lineage: Roy Clifton TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1833 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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ELSIE IOWA RICE ALFORD
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the submitter, James Taylor
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—24 March 1950
Alford, Elsie Iowa, 702 First Ave., passed away Wednesday [March 22]. Survived by husband W.J. [sic] Alford; daughters, Mrs. Edna Hopkins, Mrs. Blanche Lowe, Mrs. Virginia Kattes, Mrs. Mary Louise Benedick [sic], Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett, Miss Hazel Alford, Mrs. Emma Jordan; son, Dick Alford, all of Dallas; mother, Mrs. W.H. Rice; brother, Tom Rice, both of Kansas City; nine grandchildren.
Services 3 p.m. Friday, Crane-Longley Funeral Chapel, 4709 Ross Ave., T-3-9919, Rev. John W. Jordan officiating. Interment Restland Memorial Park.
Pallbearers: Donald Jordan, Eugene Jordan, Joe Dunn, Donald Pritchett, J.C. Pritchett, Sam Pritchett Jr.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Taylor
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Kinchen Alford; children Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Mary Louise Alford Benedict; and stepchildren Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch and John Richard “Dick” Alford in this compilation.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 9 Dec 1894 in NC, the daughter of Wm. H. Rice and Iona Carpenter. The informant is listed as W.J. Alford.
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ELSIE LUCILLE ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 21 November 1993
Alford, Elsie, 64, of Ammansville [Fayette Co.] died Friday [November 19]. Services 3:30 p.m. today, Sergeant-Memorial Funeral Home, La Grange. Burial La Grange City Cemetery.
Photo from La Grange Cemetery, La Grange, Fayette Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Atti
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Jan 1929 and died _____ Nov 1993, last residence Schulenburg, Fayette Co., TX.
FamilySearch Texas Death Index 1964–1998 lists Elsie Lucille Alford, died 19 Nov 1993 in Colorado Co., TX.
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ELSIE VIRGINIA “JENNIE” ALFORD KATTES
Photo from Rader Funeral Home
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 27 November 2010
Elsie Virginia “Jennie” Kattes, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, following a long illness.
Funeral services for Jennie will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, November 29, 2010, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Interment will follow in Rosewood Mausoleum. The Reverend James Craver, longtime family friend and Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Allen, Texas, will officiate, assisted by Brother Ben Clayton, Pastor Emeritus at Fellowship Baptist Church in Longview. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 28, 2010, at the funeral home.
Jennie was born September 25, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, to William and Elsie Alford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her five sisters, Edna Hopkins, Blanche Parrish, Mary Benedict, Dorothy Pritchett and Hazel Shipp, as well as her granddaughter, Chelsea Annette Jones.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, JB Kattes; daughters and sons-in-law, Janette and Sonny Auld of Longview and Susie and Sammy Jones of Grand Saline; grandchildren, Lori Dixon, Lance Kattes, Brittany McSchooler and Matthew Jones; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Justin Dixon, Jara Brilee Kattes and Chase Michael McSchooler; sister-in-law, Mildred Kattes; brother-in-law, Billy C. Benedict; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Jennie was a homemaker and caregiver to children. She was a Nursery Coordinator and Sunday School teacher for four- and five-year olds for almost 40 years at Central Baptist Church. She was a current member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was loved by all who knew her.
The family wishes to thank caregivers from Margaret’s House Beacon Hospice and Whispering Pines Lodge Nursing Home for their dedicated care of Jennie during her illness….
Photo from Rosewood Park Cemetery, Longview, Gregg Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brandon Tanner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie Virginia Kattes (SS# issued in TX), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Kinchen Alford and Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; sisters Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Mary Louise Alford Benedict; and half-siblings Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch and John Richard “Dick” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elsie Virginia 1921 TX1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ELSTON ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ August 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
A PIONEER IN THE PINEY POINT COMMUNITY
Elston Alford, 88, a lifetime resident of Houston, Texas, residing at 9204 Rasmus Drive went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 1996 at 3:40 p.m.
He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church at 3401 Jeanetta for 77 years....
Survivors include five daughters, Hazel Jeffero, Blanche Brooks, Ida Alford, Lena Buckmire and Rosanna Sanders; three sons, Samuel Alford, Leroy Alford and Richard Alford; one sister Hallie Smith, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 28, 1996 11:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Wake service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Internment - Paradise North....
Photo from Paradise North Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Spydergal 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his son Samuel Elston Alford in this compilation.
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ELTON CLYDE ALFORD
Father of Douglas Lee Alford, AAFA #0204, and Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA 0196
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Thursday, 9 February 1967
Services are pending at Wright’s Funeral Home for Elton C. Alford of 1710 8th St.
Mr. Alford died at 7 p.m. Wednesday [February 8] in a veterans hospital in Big Spring.
Photo from Democrat Cemetery, Mills Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Rodgers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elton Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Oct 1894, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his sons Douglas Lee Alford and Hollis Wilton Alford in this compiliation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Elton Clyde 1894 TX1, Julius Caesar 1864 TX2, Marmaduke 1833 AL3, John 1801 NC4.
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ELTON LAVON ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—21 December 2012
Memorial services for Elton Lavon Alford, 73, of Frankston are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Elton passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at his residence in Frankston. He was a supervisor for Reynolds & Kay, building highways before his retirement. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was born on June 21, 1939, in Bullard to Elton and Kate Ivey Alford. He is survived by his companion, Joan Alford; two daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Sheppard and Stacie Breeden; two sisters; one brother; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren .
Elton was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Alford; and son, Michael Scarborough.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elton L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Elton Alford and Kate Helen Faye Ivey Alford; and brother Gary Lee Alford in this compilation.
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ELWARD BALDY ALFORD
Photo from Janice Marie Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 February 2006
Services for Elward B. Alford, 93, of Tyler [Smith Co.] are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Stewart Family Funeral Chapel....
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler.
Mr. Alford passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Tyler.
Elward was born to the late Lawrence Allen and Margaret Swanzy Alford on Oct. 29, 1912, in Shelbyville. He lived in the Tyler and Palestine area since the end of World War II. He proudly served as a sailor on the USS Lexington being one of the first sailors to enter Tokyo after World War II. During his career as School Superintendent of Westwood I.S.D., he saw it develop from a four room country school to a Class 3A school and always had a great affection for his students. After retirement, he became director of Trinity Valley Teachers Credit Union. He was a member of Noonday U.M.C. and past member of Holmes Chapel U.M.C. in Palestine. He served his community as city councilman in Palestine for three terms and mayor pro-tem one term. He was also a member of the Palestine Lions Club. Elward will be remembered for the service he gave his community and great love he had for his family.
Elward is survived by his loving family including his daughters, Judith McDonald and husband Pace III of Palestine and Jo Quinata of Gresham; son, Kenny Alford and wife, Melinda of Lavon; seven grandchildren, Amanda Estes, Pace McDonald IV, Lorena Quinata, Matthew Quinata, Leilani Quinata, Noel Quinata, and Sarah Kate Alford; seven great-grandchildren; and dear friend, Ophelia Causey of Grand Saline.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Alford, Matthew Quinata, Noel Quinata, Jack Estes, Pace McDonald III, and Pace McDonald IV....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elward Baldy Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lorena Gilmore Alford; and his brother Willie Lawrence Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Elward Baldy 1912 TX1, Lawrence Allen 1879 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ELZA RAY ALFORD, JR.
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home
Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—_____ December 2014
Former Marlow resident, Lt. Col. Ret. Elza Ray Alford, Jr., 83, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Lindale [Smith Co.], Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Marlow Cemetery with Ken Apple officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow.
Col. Alford was born Sunday, April 12, 1931 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to Elza Ray Alford Sr. and Urna (Rounds) Alford. He lived most of his life in Lawton before moving to Texas in 2011. He was a commissioned officer in the United States Army, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He attended Chamberlain Hunt Military Academy at Fort Gibson, Mississippi and attended Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he studied architecture. He earned his BA at OCS while in the Army. Col.
Alford married Maurita Glyn Green on June 6, 1956 in Marlow, she preceded him in death on September 8, 2007. On June 6, 2011, he married Dee Moore in Longview, Texas.
Col. Alford loved to read books about the Civil War Era and other military books. He was a retired golf pro, a former member of the VFW, the Elk’s Club, and was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include, wife, Dee Alford of the home in Lindale, Texas, three sons, Robert V. Alford and wife Patti of Lawton, Timothy V. Alford and wife Kay of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bret W. Alford and wife Sheila of Marlow, daughter, Leanne Ramey and husband Kevin of Marlow, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister, Linda Joy Pack of Bogalusa, Louisiana, two nieces and two nephews.
Elza was also preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to give special thanks to Joy Story of Lindale Hospice.
Photo from Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon “Greenlee” Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his first wife, Maurita Glyn Green Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Elza Ray 1931 LA1, Elza Ray 1907 LA2, William Douglas 1858 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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ELZIE DRYDEN ALFRED
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 23 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
CONROE—Funeral services for Mr. Elzie Dryden Alfred, 86, of Conroe were held on Thursday, January 23, at the Cashner Colonial Chapel. Interment was in Old Zion Cemetery in Kennard.
Mr. Alfred was born on April 15, 1916, in the Center Hill community of Houston County to Richard and Elzona Padgett Alfred and passed away on January 20, 2003 in Conroe. A long-time resident of Pasadena, he moved to the Conroe area following his retirement as a machinist/toolmaker. Mr. Alfred was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church of Pasadena and attended the Bible Baptist of Conroe.
Survivors include his daughters Jeanie (Jack) Crumpler of Willis and Trish (Mike) White of San Antonio; grandchildren Gary (Michelle) White of Pasadena, Jeanie Marie (Russell) Cravens of Pearland, Joshua White of San Antonio, Julie (Laird) Little of Houston, Jill (Gerald) Van Der Weff, and Jan (Mike) Nell, all of Conroe; ten great-grandchildren; sisters Alpha Morgan [and] Frances Kendrick, both of Rosenberg, and Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady; sisters-in-law Marie Alfred of Elkhart and Edna Alfred of Jacinto City; and brother-in-law D.L. Price.
His wife, Beila Vedelia, preceded him in death.
Alpha Marian Alfred Morgan, 88; Richard Henry “R. H.” Alfred, Jr., 73; & Elzie Dryden Alfred, 82 - Alfred Family Reunion - Saturday, 16 May 1998, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX
Photos from Old Zion Cemetery, Kennard, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Colette Alfred-Sikes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elzie D. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Frances Alfred Kendrick Bartee, Moody David Alfred, Richard Henry Alfred, and Zora Ellena Alfred Hamlin in this compilation.
Richard Henry Alfred, the father of Elzie, was born Nov. 21, 1885 in Houston Co., TX. He died there Aug. 9, 1950, and is buried in the Jim English Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: Elzie Dryden 1916 TX1, Richard Henry 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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EMERY OLIVER ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 10 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Funeral services for Emory [sic] Oliver Alford, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery....
Mr. Alford died Thursday, Sept. 3 in a Fort Worth hospital. He was a Forest Grove community resident.
He was born Sept. 27, 1922 in Rockdale to Emory James and Annie (Matthews) Alford. He graduated from Rockdale High School in 1940. He worked as a tool pusher in oil production. Mr. Alford moved from Alice and then worked for Higgenbothen and Glastron Boat Company. He was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church and a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Alford; and a sister, Lucille Young.
Survivors include a son, Emory Eugene Alford of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; a grandson, Jonathon Alford; a brother Jack Alford of Rockdale; and four sisters, Dixie Cleveland of Rockdale, Annie Mae McKee, Carrie Guthrie and Mary Lee Harris, all of Fort Worth; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers were Lee Young, Charles Alford, James Ray Young, Ray Harris, Ray Daniels and James Bratton....
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Emery O. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford, siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Emery Oliver 1922 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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EMMA CINTHA BAILEY STOVALL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 27 August 1955
CLEBURNE, Texas—Funeral services will be held here at 2 p.m. Saturday for Mrs. Emma Alford, 82, who died in LaMarque. She had lived for the last 29 years at Kleberg.
The Rev. J.C. Lott will conduct the services in the Crosier-Pearson chapel, and burial will be in the Caddo Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by three sons, Chesley Smith of Cleburne, Melvin Stovall of Houston and James Stovall of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Fox of Fort Worth and Mrs. Frankie Knapp of League City; three brothers, Coleman Bailey of Decatur, Will Bailey of Crandall and Henry Bailey of Garland, and two sisters, Mrs. Georgie Smallwood of Burleson and Mrs. Elizabeth Lankford of Decatur.
Photo from Caddo Cemetery, Joshua, Johnson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Alicia Kahler-Luthy
AAFA NOTES: Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as Zachariah Mansfield Bailey and Nancy Helena Good and provides her middle name.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate lists her as widowed, birth date 9 July 1873 and death date 24 Aug 1955, confirming dates on her gravestone.
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EMMA ETHEL GOODBAR HALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 March 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE—Emma Ethel Halford, a homemaker, died Monday [February 28] at her home. She was 90. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery in Palo Pinto County.
Mrs. Halford had lived in the Possum Kingdom Lake area most of her life. She was a member of Eleventh Avenue Church in Mineral Wells.
Her husband, Virgil Halford, died in 1990.
Survivors: Four daughters, Patsy Dillard of Possum Kingdom Lake, Ona Weaver and Marjorie DeBerry, both of Mineral Wells, and Beth Cluck of Dallas; son, Nelson Halford of Red Oak; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Indian Creek Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ruth Hamilton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma G. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Nov 1903 and died 28 Feb 1994, last residence Graford, Palo Pinto Co., TX.
Family trees at Ancestry provide her maiden name and the name of her husband, Virgil Sylvanus Halford. Virgil’s parents were Richard Seaman Halford and Mary Elizabeth White.
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EMMA FRANCIS ALFORD CARVER
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—Thursday, 25 February 1954
Funeral Services for Mrs. Emma Alford Carver were held Sunday afternoon from the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with Rev. Millard E. Brown of Faith Apostolic Church officiating. Burial followed at Forest Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Carver passed away at her home here Friday [February 19] at the age of 87 years after an illness of 2 weeks.
She was born in the state of Alabama on April 14, 1866. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reddin Alford, had moved to Texas when she was 4 years of age, and the family located on land south of Rockdale. She was the last surviving member of the Reddin Alford family. Emma Francis Alford was married to Thomas Jefferson Carver in 1886, and of the 10 children born to them, 8 survive. The family lived at Hamilton Chapel until February of 1945, then moved to Rockdale. Mr. Carver died in October of that year.
Mrs. Carver had vivid memories of events that took place in this section during her early life, she recalled her visits to the new town of Rockdale, founded when she was eight years of age. She lived to see great changes in the communities, with improved roads, good schools and churches, and community centers, and also to witness the growth and improvements to Rockdale up until the present day. She was converted when a girl, and remained faithful in church attendance and Christian duties till the time of her death.
Mrs. Carver is survived by three sons and five daughters, who are: Edgar, Tommy and Oscar Carver, Miss Effie Carver, Miss Eula Carver, all of Rockdale; Mrs. Jewell Clark of Thorndale; Miss Lottye and Allie Mae Carver of Houston; and 5 grandchildren, Mrs. Hope Smith of Killeen, Mrs. Edna Timmerman of Marble Falls; McGinnes Clark of Houston; Rufus Clark of Seabrook; H.K. Clark of Rockdale; and 5 great grandchildren.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Hurst Justice Alford, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
She was the daughter of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison, and the wife of Thomas Jefferson Carver.
The obituary of her daughter, Jewel Carver Clark [Rockdale Reporter, 17 August 2006] lists Jewel’s siblings and Emma’s children: Edgar Carver, Thomas N. Carver, Oscar Carver, Effie Carver, Eula Lee Carver, Lottie Alice Carver, Allie Mae Carver.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Emma Francis 1866 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.
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EMMA LEE ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—5 May 2003
Emma Lee Alford, 91, passed away May 3, 2003, at a local nursing facility. Arrangements are pending with BrookView Funeral Home.
Photos from Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RobG
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Sept 1911, last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Leila Sarah Pickle Alford; and sister Mildred C. Alford McKinnis in this compilation.
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EMMA MAE ALFORD JORDAN BRANCH
Source: Posted to Find A Grave by James Taylor
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ March 1982
Emma Mae (Alford) Branch was born September 1, 1900, near Eatonton, Georgia. Moved with her family to Texas as a child. Married Robert F. Jordan in Dallas in 1919. Six children were born of this union. Lt. Colonel John W. (Oklahoma City) and Robert, Jr. (twins), Francis Elizabeth Dunn, Joseph Donald (Lubbock), Eugene C. and Arthur Ray.
She became a Salvation Army soldier of the Dallas Temple Corp in 1941 and her Long Service Badge for continuous active Soldiership was worn with pride. She faithfully attended and supported the Home League and Corps activities until failing health confined her and restricted her public service. Even then, the special days found her, although in a wheel chair, at the morning meetings praising her Lord. Testimony to her personal spiritual commitment and teaching is reflected in the Officership of a son and grandson.
In 1957 she was married to Raleigh Branch in the Lakewood Corps of Atlanta by the Commanding Officer, Captain John Mikles. Mr. Branch also preceded her in death.
She is survived by all of her children, ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Also four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Katts (Longview), Mrs. Mary Louise Benedict, Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett and Mrs. Hazel Shipp all of Dallas.
Emma Mae was Promoted to Glory from the Medical City Hospital on Monday, March 8, 1982, at 2:00 a.m.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Mystic75074
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1982) dates of Emma Branch (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, William Kinchen Alford; stepmother, Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; brother John Richard “Dick” Alford; and half-sisters Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Mary Louise Alford Benedict in this compilation.
Emma was the daughter of William Kinchen Alford and his first wife, Annie Wright.
In 1910, Emma May Alford, age 9, is living in Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA, with her father, W.K. Alford, widowed age 36 general store clerk, and brother Richard 7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Emma Mae 1900 GA1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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EMMER JEAN HALFORD LINGNAU
Photo from Rix Funeral Directors
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—9 July 2007
Services for Emmer Jean Lingnau will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Redeemer Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Jay Beyer officiating. Interment will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. A visitation will be held this evening, from 6-8 p.m., in Rix Funeral Directors on Broadway.
She died Friday, July 6th.
Emmer Jean was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Magnolia, Miss., to James Frank and Dora Kyzander (Golman) Halford. Jean married Alfred Lingnau Jan. 9, 1965, in Lubbock.
Survivors include her husband; daughter Judy; three sons James and wife Angela, Jason, and Jonathan; three grandchildren: Justin, Brandon, and Makenna; her mother; brother James Frank Halford; and sister Freda Harper.
To send online condolences, please visit www.rixfd.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Emmer Jean Lingnau (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
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EMMIE CHRISTERA ALFORD HOLLOWAY
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Jacklyn Allen – used with permission
Shelby County News – Shelby County Historical Society
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ November 2009
Christera Holloway, 88, of Center, died November 16, 2009 in Center. Burial will be in Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County.
She was born November 27, 1920 to Noble Alford and Clotile (Brown) Alford.
She is preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Vernor Holloway; Brothers, John Alford, James Alford.
Survivors include, Daughter, Bobbie Smith & husband Larry of Fallbrook, CA; Son, Gerald Holloway & wife Delores of North Dakota; Sisters, Betty Adams of Indiana, Lenora Hughes of Center, Alice Deloney of Garrison, Jackie Allen of Henderson, Tula Browning of Aqua Dulce; Brother, William Alford of Indiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
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Center, Shelby Co., TX—16 November 2009
Christera Holloway, 88, of Center, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Billie Alford officiating. Burial will follow at Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 27, 1920 to Noble Alford and Clotile (Brown) Alford.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Noble and Clotile Alford and Husband, Vernor Holloway and 2 Brothers, John Alford and James Alford.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Bobbie Smith & husband Larry of Fallbrook, CA
Son: Gerald Holloway & wife Delores of North Dakota
5 Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
5 Sisters: Betty Adams of Indiana, Lenora Hughes of Center, Alice Deloney of Garrison, Jackie Allen of Henderson, Tula Browning of Aqua Dulce
Brother: William Alford of Indiana
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Photo from Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jacklyn Allen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Emmie Christera Holloway (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her siblings Alice Bea Alford Nail Deloney, James Leo Alford, John Gilford Alford, and Lenora “Tiny” Alford Hughes in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Betty Jean Alford Adams in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Emmie Christera 1920 TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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EMMITT ALFORD, JR.
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 1 November 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Services for Emmett Alford Jr., of Longview will be noon Saturday at Citizens Funeral Home....
Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Haughton [Bossier Parish], La.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [October 28] in a local hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Shreveport. He had lived in Longview for more that 25 years. He was a retired maintenance worker for the City of Longview and a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Vera; stepson, Ricky Smith of Longview; stepdaughter, Linda Smith of Longview; brother, Elijah G. of Longview; aunt, Evelyn Glover of Longview; and several other relatives.
Photo from Bellerue Cemetery, Bossier Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Scout Finch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emmett Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 21 Sept 1926 and died _____ Oct 1986, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Elijah Clarence Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his aunt Evelyn Alford Glover in Louisiana Obituaries.
From TX Deaths: Emmett Alford Jr. died 29 Oct 1986 [different than obituary and gravestone] in Gregg Co.
His lineage: Emmitt 1926 LA1, Emmitt 1905 LA2, Thomas H. 1873 LA3, Cicero 1831 AL4.
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ENOCH L. ALFORD
WATERLOO REPORTER
Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA—Tuesday, 11 June 1912
ENOCH L. ALFORD DIES IN TEXAS
WAS UNCLE OF DR. E.T. AND LORE ALFORD OF WATERLOO - LEFT RANCH
WATERLOO MEN AND THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS COME INTO POSSESSION OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
By the death of their uncle, Enoch L. Alford, which occurred at San Antonio, Tex., yesterday, Lore Alford and Dr. E.T. Alford of Waterloo, their brother Robert Alford of Raton N.M., and their sisters, Mrs. W.T. Powell, of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Louis E. Johnson of Steelton, Pa., and Mrs. Hubert Carr of Manchester, come into possession of a fine cattle ranch containing about 500 acres and situated in the heart of the cattle country near San Antonio.
News of the death of their uncle reached the Waterloo men today and with it came the notification that Lore Alford of Waterloo had been named executor of the estate. No will was left by the deceased but some time ago he deeded the property to his nephews and nieces, retaining only a life interest in the ranch.
Mr. Alford was 82 years of age and had been in poor health, due to his advanced age, for a number of years. His wife died several years ago, leaving no children. He always resided in the south although he visited in Waterloo about thirty years ago. He never liked the north, however.
In addition to the ranch he owned other property in Texas which he left to relatives of his wife. Lore Alford, when seen today, could not place an exact value on the ranch but it is that $100 an acre would not be too large an estimate. Mr. Alford expects to go to San Antonio soon to settle up the estate as executor.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CynC
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Lore Alford in Iowa Obituaries. Lore was the father of Enoch’s nieces and nephews who inherited his ranch.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Enoch 1829 ME1, Nathaniel 1807 MA2, Deacon Lore 1766 CT3, Nathaniel 1738 CT4, Nathaniel 1688 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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ERA MIEARS ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Saturday, 15 August 1992
Alford, Era Miears, 87, of Austin died Friday [August 14]. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Burial 3 p.m. Monday, Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell. (Cook-Walden, Lamar location).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Era M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Oct 1904, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Richard Erwin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her daughter Laurinda Alford Youngbloom in this compilation.
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ERIC CLARENCE ALFORD
Great-Uncle of Cathleen Johanna Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439
Photo from Cathleen Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439 - used with permission
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ August 1968
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
Eric Clarence Alford, 64, of Shelbyville died suddenly on August 8 from a heart attack.
Funeral services were held at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel on August 10 with the Rev. Ron Hansen and Mr. C.C. Adkins officiating ministers. Interment was in the Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Born and reared in Shelby County, Mr. Alford was foreman for Pitts Construction company. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Shelbyville, Texas, Sam Houston #32.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lorena Alford of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Guy Cisco of Alamagorda, N.M.; 5 grandchildren; the mother, Mrs. Lee Ella Alford of Shelbyville; a brother, John Alford of Shelbyville; and a sister, Mrs. Selma Gibson, of Lufkin.
Pallbearers were O.F. Adams, Leon Shillings, Jack Case, Eric Forbis, Gilbert Wheeler, Paul Carlsile, Rick Stevens and Bill Stevens.
Photos from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eric Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 May 1904 and died _____ Aug 1968, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Lee Ella Swanzy Alford; and sister Selma Margaret Alford Gibson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Eric Clarence 1904 TX1, John Isham 1881 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ERMA JANE ATKINS ALFORD
Mother of Thomas Richard “Dick” Alford, AAFA #0534
Sister-in-law of Thomas Harney Alford, Sr. AAFA #0586
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—7 April 2000
WEST COLUMBIA [Brazoria Co.]—Jane Atkins Alford passed away peacefully April 4, 2000, near her son’s home in West Columbia following a lengthy illness. Her adventurous life spanned the remarkable events of the 20th century. She grew up in East Texas and attended Baylor College at Belton and Sul Ross College in Alpine.
She began her teaching career in a one-room school on the Texas-Mexico border, in the village of Ruidoso, Presidio County, in the Big Bend area with her sister, Margaret Atkins. There she met and married Herbert Alford, a specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who predeceased her in 1992.
His career with the USDA took the family to San Angelo, where she continued her dedication to education and community service. She was a past president of the Women’s Federation Study Club, which founded the Tom Green Public Library. She also taught Sunday school at the First United Methodist Church of San Angelo. Later she taught sixth grade at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School in Baton Rouge, La., from 1959 until her retirement in 1970.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Atkins Young of Waco; three sons, John Herbert Alford of Dallas, Thomas Richard “Dick” Alford of West Columbia and Robert Atkins Alford of Sparta, N.J.; a daughter, Jane Ann Tudor Welch of Santa Fe, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia and for the hour prior to an 11 a.m. memorial service there on Saturday, April 8. Graveside service will precede burial at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, in Greenoaks Cemetery, 9425 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge [LA]….
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Drive, P.O. Box 847, West Columbia, Texas 77486. Phone number (979) 345-3232.
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WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—7 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
WEST COLUMBIA—Jane Atkins Alford passed away peacefully April 4, 2000, near her son’s home in West Columbia, Texas, following a lengthy illness. Graveside services preceded burial on Monday, April 10, at Greenoaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge, LA.
Her adventurous life spanned the remarkable events of the 20th century. She grew up in east Texas and attended Baylor College at Belton and Sul Ros College in Alpine, Texas.
She began her teaching career in a one-room school on the Texas-Mexico border in the village of Ruidosa in the Big Bend areas with her sister Margaret Atkins. There she met and married Herbert Alford, a specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who predeceased her in 1992.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Atkins Young of Waco; three sons, John Herbert Alford of Dallas, Thomas Richard Alford of West Columbia and Robert Atkins Alford of Sparta, NJ; a daughter, Jane Ann Tudor Welch of Santa Fe, NM; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Photos from Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Agnes Hammett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma J. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 16 Dec 1904, last residence West Columbia, Brazoria Co., TX.
We included the obituary of Jane’s husband, Herbert L. Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her husband’s lineage: Herbert L. 1900 TN1, John Lafayette 1869 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1825 TN3, William 17804.
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ERMA MARIE SANDIFER ESTES BISSELL MCPHEARSON ALFORD
LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—23 April 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Funeral services for Erma Marie Alford, 65, of Joaquin were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Mangum Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Alford died Friday, April 16, at her residence.
A Louisiana native, she was born in Desoto Parrish June 4, 1927 to Jim and Maggie Spears Sandifer.
She is survived by her husband, Junior Alford of Joaquin; a sister Odessa Hines of Shreveport; two brothers, T.V. Pearson of Coushatta and Howard Sandifer of Shreveport; two stepdaughters, Marry Burr of Joaquin and Dorothy Wheless of Logansport; a stepson, J.W. Estes of Tenaha and a number of grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Elmer Mathews, James Walker, Mike Wood, Steve Cockrell, Mike Cummings and Jim Hutto.
Mangum Funeral Home of Center directed the arrangements.
Photos from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Erma M. Alford (SS# issued in LA) but list her birth date as 4 June 1924, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her 4th husband, Amos Ponder Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Marie was married 4 times: (1) Clarence Estes on 18 July 1941; (2) E.H. Bissell on 17 May 1954; (3) Abb J. McPhearson on 7 March 1958; and (4) Amos Ponder Alford on 9 Dec 1967.
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ERNEST ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Ernest Alford, 84, of China died Nov. 9 at Baptist Hospital.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Nome with burial at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary....
A lifelong resident of China [TX], he was a retired rice farmer.
Survivors include his daughter, Annie M. Hardin of Nome [TX]; sons, Ben Johnson of China and Yancy Johnson Jr. of LaPorte; sisters, Lottie Savoir and Annie Mae Parks, both of Beaumont, and Gertrude Barnes of Las Vegas, Nev; brother, Freddie Alford of San Francisco; and 17 grandchildren.
Photo from Live Oak Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ernest Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Dec 1912, last residence China, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Viola Alford, in this compilation.
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ERNESTINA S. “TINA” ALFORD
Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Directors
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ July 2015
Funeral services for Ernestina “Tina” Alford will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, in the Chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home, with Brother Carey Ponder and Pastor Francisco Cornelio officiating. Interment will follow in Bascom Cemetery.
Tina Alford was born on May 31, 1986 in Matamoras, Mexico and passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the age of 29 after a fight against cancer.
Tina moved to Tyler in 1998. She attended Tyler schools and graduated in 2006. She started working at Burger King in 2004 where she met her husband, Mitch, and they married in April 2005, living in Tyler and started their family. Her friendships and family were always important from teachers, classmates, co-workers and church members from all over were always remembered and remained close till the end. Her family was a priority, from her husband, children, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and Mitch’s family including his grandmother (Granny) who she always visited and helped care for.
She loved watching her kids grow and play soccer where she also made many friends. She had begun gardening and loved to share cuttings and plants with friends and family. She also enjoyed the friends that the family met in their neighborhood who always pitched in to help. She left Burger King, as a manager at the first of this year after her diagnosis.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather Mercedes and Francisco Martinez, Grandmother-in-law Virgie Rozell “Granny” earlier this year.
Survivors include her husband, Mitch Alford; sons, James W. Alford, Samuel M. Alford and Jaxon Z. Alford; daughter, Aileen I. Alford all of Tyler; father and mother Antonio and Maria del Belen Alvarez; father in-law William Alford and mother in-law Karen Huff; aunts and uncles, Maria and Fernando Ruiz, Maria Lydia Trevińo, Maria Teresa Rivera, Andrea Martinez, AleJandrina Cańa and Ernesto Martinez; cousins, Ruiz family, Garcia family ,Cana family, Trevińo family, Martinez family and the Cortinas family. Numerous family members and her work family at Burger King.
Pallbearers will be Ernesto Martinez Jr., Eliseo Carralez, Isaias Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, Fernando Ruiz Jr. and Ramiro Garcia….
Photo from Bascom Cemetery, Bascom, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C.Dubya
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From TX Marriages: James M. Alford, age 21, married Ernestina S. Martinez, age 19, on 15 Apr 2005 in Smith Co.
It is not clear whether her maiden name is Martinez or Alvarez.
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ERNESTINE ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 26 November 2010
Services for Ernestine Alford, 95, of Longview, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Galilee Baptist Church in Hallsville, with the Rev. H.C. Rockmore officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hallsville [Harrison Co.]. Arrangements are by Stanmore Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 6, 1915, and died November 18, 2010, at a hospice facility.
Survivors include her daughter, Nelderine Randall; and sisters, Frankie Candies, Earlene Polk, Evelyn Nelson, Emma Allen and Bertha Russell. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today, November 26, 2010, at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ernestine Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Mack Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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ERNIE ALFRED MULLER
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ Feb 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Ernie Alfred Muller, 93, died Tuesday, February 6, 1990 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Muller was a 50–year member of O.E.S. Timpson Lodge #396 and had lived in Houston for 50 years. She was the widow of the late Ruben Alfred, Peace Officer of Timpson, Texas. Preceded in death by daughters Ruby Long, Dixie Alfred and son, Eldon “Bo” Alfred.
Survivors are son, F.R. “Buck” “Jr” Alfred and wife Pat of Humble, Texas; granddaughters, Doylene Evans, Patsy Munsinger, Linda Richardson, Molly Halcomb, De Andrea Alfred, Chip Conner and Jeanne Turner; grandsons Charles Ray Long, Ray Alfred, Eldon Alfred Jr, Ricky Alfred, Brad Alfred, Stacy Alfred and several great–grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 9, 1990 at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel…. Interment will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
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ERNEST JAMES ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 31 July 2003
FORT WORTH—Ernest J. Alford, 73, a retired truck driver, left this life for a life eternal, Friday, July 25, 2003, at a local hospital.
Funeral: Noon Saturday, Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 5420 Cottey Street, the Rev. Charles Williams, officiating. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Survivors: His wife of 46 years, Mary Alford; sons, Ernest Alford Jr., Gary Alford and Greg Alford; daughter, Vickki Amie; brothers, John Alford, Earl Alford and Wesley Alford; sisters, Asa Faye Wood and Valleda Crump; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earnest Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Oct 1929, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Etta Flowers Alford; and brothers Jessie Alford and Clint Alton Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From TX Births: Birth records for male twins J.F. Alford and T.J. Alford, born 19 Oct 1929 in Washington Co., TX, list parents Henry Alford and Ola Hatton [first name spelled Olla on her gravestone]. In birth records for other children, she is listed as Ula Hadden and Ola Hatten.
On the 1930 census in Washington Co., TX, Henry and Ola Alford are listed with 10 children, including the 6-month-old twins, J.T. and T.J., and their brother Clint, age 7. This is an African-American family.
In 1940 they are in Lee Co., TX, and the twins are Ernest and Earl, age 10. There are 12 children listed.
His lineage: Ernest James 1929 TX1, Henry 1881 TX2, Knight 1854 MS3.
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ERNEST LEROY ALFORD
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Tuesday, 5 November 1957
CONWAY—E. Leroy Alford, 54, who formerly operated a chicken farm west of Conway, died in his home in Groves [Jefferson Co.], Tex., October 30.
Mr. Alford was the father of Mrs. W.K. Stewart, who lives west of Conway.
He was a Baptist. Mr. Alford was engaged in the grocery business at Groves.
Other survivors include his widow, Mrs. Callie Alford; his mother, Mrs. T.E. Alford, Beaumont, Tex.; two other daughters, Mrs. C.G. Holton, Jasper, Tex., and Mrs. James C. Guidry, Groves; a son, Ernest Alford, Groves; four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were conducted in Groves Friday. Burial was in Oak Bluff Cemetery, Port Neches, Tex.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers James Carnell Alford and Thomas Ernest Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ernest Leroy 1903 TX1, Thomas Ernest 1879 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ERVIN D. ALFORD
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Monday, 15 August 2011
CORSICANA—Ervin D. Alford, 81, of Frost passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at Baylor Hospital of Dallas. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 and from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Service will be graveside at Dallas/Fort Worth Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. 2011.
Photo from Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J Ziggy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ervin D. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 June 1930, last residence Frost, Navarro Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: Irvin D. Alford was born 13 June 1930 in Harrison Co., TX, the son of Raymond Alford and Bessie Taylor of Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX. This is an African American family.
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ESSIE B. FULTS ALFORD
Mother of Winfred T. Alford, AAFA #1342
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 20 May 2007
Essie Alford, 94, of Hull died May 19, 2007, Faith & Family Funeral Services, Batson.
In another article:
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 21 May 2007
Essie B. “Miss Essie” Alford 94 of Hull, Texas Passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was born in Center Texas on November 22, 1912. She was raised in the Sabine County area, and lived in Daisetta for a number of years, she later moved to Anahuac where she owned and operated Essie’s Package Store and was affectionately known as “Miss Essie.”
She was preceded in death by husband Tiney Conway Alford, father John Fults, mother “Mamie” Massingill and sister Berval Boyd.
She is survived by her son, W.T. “Wimpy” Alford and wife LaDonna of Hull; grandchildren, Rhonda Maxwell of Nederland, Rudy Alford and wife Marcie of Hull, Rita Rudolph and husband Mark of Huffman. Great grandchildren; Casey Maxwell and wife Heather, Kristin Maxwell, Angie Alford, Aaron Alford, Kelsey Rudolph, Bret Rudolph. Three great-great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Savannah Maxwell and Kaylee Greer. Sisters; Gwendolyn Hart and husband Dale Lee of Hull and Ella Mae Singleton and husband Hollis of Thicket and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday May 22, 2007 at 10:00A.M. At Batson Prairie Baptist Church in Batson with Reverend Lee Gruver officiating. Serving as pallbearer are Steven Singleton, Barry Singleton, Larry Singleton, Mark Rudolph, Aaron Alford, Casey Maxwell.
…. Burial will be at Guedry cemetery in Batson. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice. The family wishes to extend deep appreciation to Fairy’s Landing Residential Care of Hull and Harbor Hospice of Beaumont for their care and support.
Photo from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Essie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Daisetta, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her son Winfred T. “Wimpy” Alford; and brothers-in-law Marvin Elbert Alford, Vessie Edward “Punch” Alford, and Wiley Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Tiney Conway 1904 TX1, Jessie Claude 1876 LA2, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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ESSIE BELLE ALFORD
THE OPTIC-HERALD
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—14 March 1930
We join many friends in sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Alford of Pickton in the loss of their baby girl, Essie Belle, on the 4th.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. C
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Essie Belle Alford and James Albert Alford in this compilation.
S.A. Alford is George Albert Sidney Alford, who was apparently known as Sidney Albert Alford, who married Valeria Isabel Clay.
This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Essie Belle 1928 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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ETHAN WAYNE ALFORD
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 15 June 2003
LINDALE‑Services for Ethan Wayne Alford, age 6, Lindale are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday at Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home chapel, Lindale, with Brothers Michael Humphreys and Wayne Green officiating.
Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery.
Master Alford died June 13.
He was born June 25, 1996, in Tyler and was a lifelong resident of the Lindale area. He attended Central Baptist Church of Lindale and Lindale Primary School.
Survivors include his parents, Gary & Cindy Alford, and Sabrina Alford, all of Lindale; brothers, Clayton Alford, Bradley Alford, and Chandler Powell, all of Lindale; sister, Cortney Powell, Lindale; grandparents, Gary Lee Alford, Houston. Larry & Athena Thorn, Lindale; great-grandparents, Bruce Thorn, Lindale, Clifton and Connie Kirkpatrick, Orange; and Kate Alford, Bullard....
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Gary Lee Alford; and grandparents, Joseph Elton Alford and Kate Helen Faye Ivey Alford; in this compilation.
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ETHEL FAY HAWKINS ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 2 November 1999
WHITNEY [Hill Co.]—Fay Alford, 88, a retired bookkeeper/buyer with CaNey’s Food, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Whitney. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Committal service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Antelope Cemetery in Antelope....
Fay Alford was born Jan. 28, 1911, in Archer City [Archer Co.]. She was a Bible teacher and a Sunday school teacher at Rosen Heights Baptist Church for many years. She was formerly a member of Northside Baptist Church in Arlington and taught Sunday school. Fay was a member of the Women’s Night Circle of WMS and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors: Daughter, Phyllis Olson and her husband, Roland, of Whitney: grandchildren, John Olson and his wife, Jana, of Wylie and Karen Rutledge and Paul of Benton, Ark.; and seven great-grandchildren.
Shannon North Funeral Chapel, 111 W. Northside Drive.
Photo from Antelope Cemetery, Antelope, Jack Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Larsen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ethel F. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Whitney, Hill Co., TX.
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ETHEL LEE HALLFORD PERRY
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 27 January 2000
ASPERMONT—Ethel Lee Hallford Perry, 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Central Baptist Church.... Burial in Brazos Valley Cemetery, directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.
Mrs. Perry was born in Stonewall County. She married Alvin Lee Perry in 1943; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, James Perry of Swenson; two brothers, Paul Hallford of Aspermont, Howard Hallford of LeMoore, Calif.; one sister, Cleo Miller of Abilene; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
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ETHEL MATILDA MCFARLAND HALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 August 1979
ALBANY—Services for Ethel Halford, 77, of Albany were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Albany Church of Christ….
Burial was in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Halford died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday [August 26] in a Sonora [Sutton Co.] hospital after a lengthy illness.
Pallbearers were Duncan Leach, Herald Cockrell, Bob Cockrell, Wayne Balliew, Bill Givens, Earl Killough, Lewis McPherson and Jim Whaley.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Jan 1902 and died _____ Aug 1979, last residence Denver City, Yoakum Co., TX [?].
See the obituaries of her husband, John B. Halford; and son Eugene Herbert Halford in this compilation.
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ETHER HILTON ALFORD
Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ August 1976
RISING STAR [Eastland Co., TX] (BBC)—Services for Mrs. Ether (Hilton) Alford, 89, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Higginbotham Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Elm Cemetery near Rising Star.
Mrs. Alford died 4:30 a.m. Thursday [August 26] in Eastland Memorial Hospital.
She was born Jan 5, 1887 and married George T. Alford, who died in 1957. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. W.F. Patterson of Mineral Wells; one son, Lynn Alford of Lamesa; three sisters, Mrs. M.M. Sadler and Mrs. Byron George, both of Lamesa, and Mrs. Doss Cozart of Rising Star; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1976) dates of Ether Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Thomas Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Lynn Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Ether Hilton Alford died 26 Aug 1976 in Eastland, Eastland Co., TX. She was born 5 Jan 1888 in Stephens Co., TX, daughter of Thomas J. Hilton and Prandy C. Faircloth.
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ETTA CHRISTINE ALFORD HILL
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 26 January 2012
LONGVIEW—Farewell services for Etta Christine Alford Hill, 89, of White Oak, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the chapel of Lakeview Funeral Home, with the Pastor Terrill Laney Pearson officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012, at the funeral home.
Etta was born August 5, 1922, in Glenwood, Texas, to Sam and Annie Alford. She married Joseph Earl Hill on April 5, 1940, in East Mountain. They were married for 45 wonderful years until Joe’s passing on March 10, 1985. Etta went to heaven on January 25, 2012, to meet her wonderful Savior Jesus Christ and to reunite with all of her loved ones. Oh, what a glorious day of rejoicing.
Etta was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in East Mountain.
Etta is survived by two sons, Coy Hill and his wife, Clarwanda, of Gladewater; and Johnny Hill and his wife, Debbie, of Longview; grandchildren, Justin Hill and his wife, Crystal, of Longview, Susan Hogue and her husband, Clint, of Gladewater, Kevin Hill of Longview, Shawn Hill and his wife, Aleesa, of Longview, and Stacey Valdes of Gladewater; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; son, Jerry Wayne Hill; granddaughter, Ashley Hill; two brothers; and two sisters.
Etta will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We will cherish our precious memories until the day we meet again in heaven.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Etta C. Hill (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Samuel Mathew Alford and Annie Pearl Trice Alford; and brother Russell Alford in this compilation.
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ETTA ORA ALFORD NANCE
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—17 February 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Alford Nance of Austin, a former Dallas school teacher, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sparkman Funeral Chapel, 2115 Ross. Burial will be in Hico, Hamilton County.
Mrs. Nance died Monday in Austin, where she had been living with her sister, Mrs. J.F. Uhl.
She was born in Hico, and had lived in Dallas for more than 40 years. For about 20 years she taught in the primary grades at the Oram M. Roberts School, 4919 East Grand Avenue. During World War II she taught school in Seminole, Gaines County.
Mrs. Nance was a member of the Fourth Church of Christ Scientist in Dallas and was a graduate of North Texas State College in Denton.
Survivors other than Mrs. Uhl include a brother, Alsey Alford of Loving, N.M.; another sister, Mrs. Walter A. Cox of Dallas, and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Hico Cemetery, Hico, Hamilton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, John Rankin Alford; and siblings Laura Elizabeth Alford Cox and John Addison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother Aaron R. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Etta’s husband was Allen H. Nance.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Etta Ora 1880 TX1, John Rankin 1834 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EUGENE HERBERT HALFORD
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 14 March 2010
ALBANY, TEXAS—Eugene Herbert Halford, 85, of Silsbee and formerly of Albany died Thursday [March 11] at his son’s home in Silsbee. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey-Neese Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Halford was born July 25, 1924, in Albany to John B. and Ethel McFarland Halford. He attended school in Albany. Before retiring he had worked as a toolpusher for Pool Well Service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the motor pool division.
He is survived by one son, Melvin Halford of Silsbee; two daughters, Gaylene Wilcoxen of Lake Bay, Washington, and Sue Wilkinson of Katy, Texas; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Bailey.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gene Herbert Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, John B. Halford and Ethel Matilda McFarland Halford, in this compilation.
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EUGENE ROBERT “GENIE” ALFORD
THE ADVOCATE
Baton Rouge, LA—1 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004, incorrectly with Louisiana obituaries
Alford, Eugene Robert “Genie”—A retired welder at Avondale Inc. and a resident of Webster, Texas, he died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Webster. He was 74, a native of Kentwood and a former resident of Donaldsonville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday…. Entombment in Ascension Mausoleum.
Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Pamela Alford, Kemah, Texas; and two grandchildren, Adam and Alexis Alford.
Preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Cassard Alford; parents, Alanson and Missouri Fluker Alford; two brothers, Percy and Clifton Alford; and three sisters, Odell Hoagie, Idell Langlois and Vernamae Devane.
He was a former member of Montalbano-Sentilles VFW Post 3766.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 July 1927, but his death date is listed as 15 March 2002.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Mae Cassard Alford; his mother Missouri Fluker Alford; and his siblings Clifton Hines Alford, Idell Alford Bryant Langlois, Irma Lee Alford Carter, Odell Alford Hooge, and Percy Wilford Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
His father is listed as Alanson Hynes Alford in Louisiana Deaths Index (FamilySearch.org). His WWI Draft Registration Card lists him as Lancing Hinds Alford, but he signed with an X.
The family is extensively profiled in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004, “Known Descendants of Julius Alford” under “Louisiana Alford Genealogies.”
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820). This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Eugene Robert 1927 LA1, Alanson Hynes 1884 LA2, Robert Parish 1848 LA3, Julius Harmon 1819 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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EUGENIA CULBERSON “GENE” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 3 March 1955
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for Miss Eugenia Alford, teacher in Lida Hooe School, who died Tuesday [March 1] at her home, 421 East Ninth.
Services will be at the Poole Funeral Home, 437 West Jefferson. H.A. Mitchell, reader for the Church of Christ, Scientist, will officiate.
Miss Alford will be buried at Marshall, her birthplace, with graveside services set for 4 p.m. Thursday.
A Dallas teacher for the last 25 years, Miss Alford previously had taught at Jefferson and Marshall.
She was the author of two books of poems, Busy Little Feet and Busy Little Fingers, written for children age 6 to 8. She was a member of the Third Church of Christ, Scientist.
She is survived by two sisters, Miss Anna Alford of Denton and Mrs. F.A. Jones of Greenville, S.C., and a brother, Charles C. Alford of Washington.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 3 March 1955
Alford, Eugenia (Gene), 421 E. Ninth, died Tuesday.
Survived by sisters, Miss Anna Alford, Denton; Mrs. F.A. Jones, Greenville, S.C.; brother, C.C. Alford, Washington, D.C.
Chapel services will be read Thursday 10:30 a.m. by Mr. C.C. Alford. Graveside service, Marshall, Texas, 4 p.m. Poole Funeral Home.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Josiah Perry Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; siblings Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, Frank Starr Alford; and half-sister Kate Alford Powell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and half-sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says Eugenia Culberson Alford was born 23 June 1885 in Marshall, TX. Her parents are identified as J.P. Alford and Addie Badgett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Eugenia Culberson 1885 TX1, Josiah Perry 1843 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EUGENIA MARIA “JEAN” ALFORD PYLE
TEXAS CITY SUN
Texas City, Galveston Co., TX—3 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
LEAGUE CITY—Eugenia Marie “Jean” Pyle passed away on May 1, 2003, in League City, Texas at the age of 83. Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 4, at Crowder Funeral home at 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster, Texas. Interment followed at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.
Jean was born on February 23, 1920, in Cameron [Milam Co.], Texas to William and Vivian Alford. She was a long time resident of Texas City and a founding member of the Mainland Ceramic Club.
Surviving are her children Becky (Bud) Wiggins, George (Joyce) Pyle, and Ernie (Cathy) Pyle; sisters, Virginia McMillan and Winifred Fletcher; brother Bill and Nat Alford; grandchildren, James and Mike Wiggins, Kristi DeRubels, Kathi Pyle, and Jarred and Jordan Pyle; great-grandchildren, Michelle and Travis Wiggins.
Her parents, William and Vivian Alford, and her husband, George Pyle, Jr., preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia M. Pyle (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Vivien Marie Caldwell Alford; and brother Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
Her father William was the son of Nathaniel Jefferson Alford and his second wife Izora Elmira Young, whom he married 7 Jan 1886 in Milam Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Eugenia Maria 1920 TX1, William Earnest 1895 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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EULA BELLE MAYFIELD ALFORD
Mother of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—19 August 1962
RISING STAR—Services for Mrs. Carl Alford, 68, of Rising Star, will be held at 3 p.m. today in First Baptist Church at Rising Star with the Rev. Harry Hames officiating. Burial will be in Rising Star Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star.
Mrs. Alford died at 4:40 p.m. Friday in Austin. She was born June 16, 1894 in Southwest City, Mo. She was married July 12, 1916 in Eastland.
Mrs. Alford had lived in Rising Star 47 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Col. D.G. [Gaston] Alford of Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Watkins of Rising Star and Mrs. John Yanzy of Tyler; three brothers, R. C. Mayfield of Baird, Clyde Mayfield of Austin and Clay Mayfield of Anchorage, Alaska; three sisters, Mrs. George Goss Jr. of Rising Star, Mrs. M. B. Bernard of Austin and Mrs. Pauline Graham of Abilene, and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Virgil Carl Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children David Gaston Alford and Dortha D. Alford Watkins in this compilation.
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EULA FRANCES ALFORD SHORES
Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
Photos from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Posted by Bonnie Sisson Manning – used with permission
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Wednesday, 8 July 1970
Mrs. Eula F. Shores, 78, of 1514 Lane died at 10:30 a.m. today at Brownwood Community Hospital. Services are pending at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Early and Mrs. Roy Michaels, both of Brownwood; four brothers, Charles Alford and Jeff Alford, both of Brownwood, and A.E. Alford and P.B. Alford, both of Abilene; one sister, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Teague
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eula Shores (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Apr 1892 and died _____ July 1970, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Eula Frances 1892 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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EUNICE MABEL “ROXIE” GLENN HALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Sunday, 3 November 2013
RANKIN—Roxie Halford, 87, of Rankin passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.
Roxie was born on July 28, 1926, in Cado, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She lived in Rankin since 1956.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bob Halford; and 11 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Ferguson and her husband George of Mason, TX; 3 Granddaughters, Robin Grimes and husband Daniel of Rankin; Kym Rogers of Rankin; Kelli Thurman and husband Eddy of Crane; Prula Crowder and her husband Rodney of Coleman, TX; 10 great-grandchildren and 13great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 3 at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in McCamey, TX from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Rankin Cemetery with Minister Mike Smith officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Photos from Rankin Cemetery, Rankin, Upton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Kennedy
Bob Houston Halford’s military gravestone is in the lower right, and Roxie’s sister Lillian is to the left of the Halford gravestone.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Bob Houston Halford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: Eunice Mabel Glenn, daughter of Joseph Lee Glenn and Fannie Lee Williams, was born 28 July 1927 in Caddo, Stephens Co., TX.
Roxie’s sister Lillian Glenn Henley, is buried next to her.
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EVA LEE SMITH ALFORD
LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 26 February 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Funeral services for Eva Alford, 85, of Garrison were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Garrison Funeral home Chapel with burial in the Short Cemetery in Center….
Mrs. Alford died Feb. 18 in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Shelby County, born Aug. 14, 1907, the daughter of Charles Smith and Josie (Whiteside) Smith. She was raised and attended school in Shelby County before moving to Garrison in 1945.
She was the widow of Amos Alford, who died in 1967. A homemaker, she was a member of the Garrison Church of Christ.
Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Amos Alford Jr. of Joaquin and Oren Allen Alford of Orange; three daughters, Bertha Harrison and Mamie Conway of Orange and Martha Mosher of Lufkin; three sisters, Izora Smith of Tyler, Beatrice Little of Jacksonville and Lottie Gardner of Tyler, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Kelly Alford, Bill Mello, James Harrison, Keith Langford, George Coit and Roy Conway.
Garrison Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Photo from Short Cemetery, Short, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eva L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Garrison, Nacogdoches Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Amos Ponder Alford Sr.; and son Amos Ponder Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Oren Allen Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
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EVELYN MAY HOLMES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 25 November 1964
Alford, Evelyn Mae [sic], 8031 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville.
Survived by husband, Murray Alford, Duncanville; son, Raymond Alford, Dallas; sister, Mrs. P.H. Durst, Warren, Ohio.
Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Rogers Duncanville Chapel. Rev. Julian Thomas officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Murray Childs Alford; and son Raymond William Alford in this compilation.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962 (Ancestry): Evelyn Holmes was born 17 Aug 1898 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH, daughter of Fred Holmes and Martha Banner.
Evelyn is listed on both the 1900 and 1910 censuses in Mahoning Co., OH, with her parents. She is not listed with them in 1920.
Evelyn, Murray, and Raymond (born Feb 1920) have not been found in 1920.
From TX Death Certificates: Evelyn Mae Alford was the daughter of Fred Holmes and Martha Banner.
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EVIE LENA BROOKS ALFRED
Photo from Meredith6987’s Monske/Alfred family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 1 March 1973
Mrs. Newton Alfred, a former Shreveport resident died Wednesday [February 28] in Silent Night Nursing Home in Lancaster, Texas, after a long illness. She was 64.
She is survived by her husband.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Wellman Funeral Home of Shreveport.
Photo from Providence Cemetery, Spring Ridge, Caddo Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Oswald
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evie Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 26 Dec 1908, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituariesof her husband, Newton Cecil Alfred Sr.; and son James Thomas Alfred in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Evie Lena Alfred was born 26 Dec 1908 in TX, daughter of Brutus Brooks and Annie [sic: Fannie] Maude Barfield. She died 28 Feb 1973 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX.
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EVORINE ODELL ALFORD
Aunt of Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
Sulphur Springs, TX—_____ December 2013
A funeral service for Evorine Alford, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at First Baptist Church, Spence Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013, with Rev. Mark Bryant and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery, with Jason Sloan, Harrison Hoffman, Scott Dixey, Steve Hoffman, Mike O’Dell and Jimmy O’Dell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be The Joy Class of First Baptist Church. No formal visitation is scheduled.
Evorine Alford passed away at Prestonwood Health & Rehab. in Plano, Sunday morning, December 8, 2013.
She was born in Pickton on September 27, 1928, the daughter of Jim O’Dell and Clara (Randolph) O’Dell. She married James A. Alford in Pickton on May 31, 1947. He preceded her in death. She was a retired administrative assistant for Wright Titus Insurance and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: daughter, Nancy Alford Poole-Dixey and husband Scott of The Colony; grandchildren, Holly Hoffman and husband, Steve and Jason Sloan; former granddaughter-in-law, Nancy Sloan; great-grandchildren, Haley Hoffman, Harrison Hoffman and Presley Sloan.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert O’Dell and J.L. “Boy” O’Dell.
Memorials may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evorine Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of husband, James Albert Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her maiden name is listed as Odell on her gravestone, in her birth record, and in many records of family members, including the gravestone of her parents.
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FANNIE LEE GERBODE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 September 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Fannie Lee Alford died on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at her home. She was born in and had been a resident of Houston for 78 years. Surviving are her children, Emily Alford and Morris (Laura) Alford. She also leaves a sister, Leacy (Morris) Montgomery and brother Fred (Shirley) Gerbode.
Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home 13102 North Freeway, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
In another article:
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—11 September 2001
Fannie Lee Alford, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at home. Her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law were at her bedside during her final journey.
Fannie was born and had been a resident in Houston for 78 years.
She is survived by her children, Emily Alford, Morris Alford and his wife, Laura Alford, and special friend Gretchen Ludwig. She also leaves a sister and brother-in-law Leacy and Morris Montgomery and her brother and his wife, Fred and Shirley Gerbode as well as nieces and nephews. She also leaves her many friends and Chester, the beloved dog.
In life she taught her family to honor commitments, leave the world a better place, respect all forms of work, create friendships by being a friend, and “make lemonade when given lemons.” As she journeyed through the valley of the shadow of death, she helped her family and friends understand that God’s presence can be discerned and learn about courage and grace when encountering bumps along the pathway.
The family would like to thank Susie, her caregiver and Darla Dee, Angie, and the staff of Houston Hospice on FM 1960 West. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Houston Hospice, 5206 FM 1960 West, Suite 104, Houston, Texas 77069.
Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home 13102 North Freeway, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Earthman Resthaven Chapel, to be conducted by Rev. Nancy Kellond. Interment: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
Photo from Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Hollis
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FAYE G. POGUE ALFORD
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Wednesday, 8 December 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Funeral services for Fay G. Alford, 93, of Sulphur Springs were to be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel....
Interment was to follow services at Sharp Cemetery in Wood County with John Slaughter, Charlie Ford and the Tapp Funeral Home staff serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Alford died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Yantis [Wood Co.] on May 28, 1906, to Jefferson and Donnie Ellen Taylor Pogue. She married Robert Madison Alford on Dec. 17, 1930, in Wood County. He preceded her in death March 23, 1981.
Survivors include one son, Robert Alford of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Bobbie Gardner of Mesquite; one brother, Leonard R. Pogue of Quitman; five grandchildren, Kathy Ross of Denison, John Slaughter of Kaufman, Steven Gardner of Dallas, and Cindy Ford and Linda Lee, both of Mesquite; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Richard Slaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Faye P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.
From Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666: Faye’s husband, Robert Madison Alford, was the son of James Butler Alford.
James Butler Alford married (1) Nancy Jane Foster about 1870 inTX; (2) Mattie Belle Adair 27 Sept 1896 in Hopkins Co., TX; and (3) Martha Frances Woodson 9 Aug 1904 in Rains Co., TX.
1930 Census
Precinct 5 (District 21), Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #136
Fannie Alford head 50 AL AL AL widow age 22 at first marriage
Lala F. dau 20 TX GA AL single
Robert M. son 23 TX GA AL single
Joe B. dau [sic] 24 TX GA AL single
Claude L. stepson 28 TX GA TX widower
1920 Census
Justice Precinct 3 (District 70), Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #184
J.B. Alford head 67 GA NC GA
Fannie wife 45 AL AL AL
Claud son 18 TX GA MS
Joe son 14 TX GA AL
Robert son 13 TX GA AL
Lula dau 10 TX GA AL
J.M. Woodson f-in-law 80 GA US US
1910 Census
Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX
Dwelling #17
James Alford head 58 GA SC GA 2nd marriage, 6 years
Annie wife 32 AL AL AL 1st marriage, 6 years
4 children, 3 living
Claudie son 9 TX GA AL
Joe son 5 TX GA AL
Bob son 4 TX GA AL
Lula dau 2/12 TX GA AL
Lula Woodson s-in-law 28 AL GA AL
1900 Census
Justice Precinct 4 (District 52), Franklin Co., TX
Dwelling #258
James B. Alford head 49 b. Feb 1851 GA GA GA m. 4 years
Mattie B. wife 19 b. May 1881 MS MS MS
+ an unrelated boarder
1880 Census
Precinct 4 (District 21), Delta Co., TX
Dwelling #174
James B. Alford head 28 GA—GA
Nancy wife 27 GA NC SC
+ two unrelated boarders
1870 Census
Precinct 5, Hopkins Co., TX
Dwelling #114
James B. Alford 18 GA
Nancy J. 17 GA
For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Madison 1906 TX1, James Butler 1851 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FELTON HERBERT ALFORD
Brother of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187
Photo from Broussards Mortuary
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 14 October 2005
Felton Herbert Alford, born July 18, 1914, fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday, October 12, 2005.
He lived his life devoted to all his family and faith his entire life. “Well done good and faithful servant.” He was born and raised in the piney woods of East Texas to Clarence and Laura Alford.
Felton is survived by his loving, supporting wife, Mouriel; daughter, Sandra Moses and her husband Donald of Beaumont; granddaughters, Monica and Patrice Moses; sister, Hilda Walker of Beaumont; brothers, Haskell Alford of Palm Harbor, Florida and Hoy Alford of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
His sisters, Nola Anger, Helen Brummett, Gale Kelley and Hazel Gwyn preceded him in death.
Like many other young men at that time, he spent a year in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He then attended college in Eastland, Texas for a time, then enlisted in the United States Navy serving during World War II. Felton was employed by Sunoco as an accountant for thirty-five years, and the support he was able to give his parents enabled his brothers and sisters who were in the Masonic Home and School in Fort Worth to come home and rejoin the family.
The highlight of his life was their second home on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he could cruise the beauty of the area he loved so much in his trusty “Red Fish” boat. He shared this wonderful place with family and friends for years and it became that special place filled with wonderful memories for all.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 15, 2005 at St. Michael’s Anthiochian Orthodox Christian Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.... Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery with Haskell Alford, Hoy Alford, Bill Attra, Robert Attra, Louis Abrecia, Stephen Walker and Bobby Trevey serving as pallbearers. A Trisagion prayer service will be 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 14, 2005 at the church as a celebration of his life....
Photo from Saint Michaels Orthodox Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, WW
Photo posted 29 June 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mouriel Taweel Alford; and sisters Hilda Mae Alford Walker and Nola Rae Alford Anger in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Hoy Ernest Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; and brother Charles Haskell Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187:
Felton Herbert Alford was born on July 28, 1914, in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, and was the oldest of eight children born to Clarence Vivian and Laura Carter Alford. He was a great-grandson of Isham Alford and Sylvia Ann Hodges, who just prior to the Civil War, left St. Clair County, Alabama, with their young family to reside and farm in East Texas.
After graduating from high school in San Augustine, Texas, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for a year. He attended Eastland College in Eastland, Texas, and then got a job with the Sun Oil Company in Beaumont, Texas. He served in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, where he served in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged he returned to the Sun Oil Company where he worked for 36 years.
Just prior to Hurricane Rita, Felton was admitted to the hospital in Beaumont. Because of damage to that hospital he and the other patients were evacuated to a Houston hospital the day after the hurricane struck. He died in Houston on October 12, 2005. However, power was restored to parts of Beaumont in time for funeral services to be held there on October 15, 2005.
He is survived by Mouriel, his wife of more than 60 years; daughter, Sandra Moses; granddaughters, Monica and Patrice Moses; sister, Hilda Walker; and brothers, Charles Haskell Alford and Hoy Alford. His sisters, Helen Brummett, Hazel Guinn, Gale Kelley, and Nola Anger preceded him in death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Felton Herbert 1914 TX1, Clarence Vivian 1888 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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FERRYL RAY ALFRED
Probably HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Ferryl Ray (Jr.) Alfred, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at his home in Humble, Texas. He was born November 29, 1924 in Timpson, Texas. Jr. retired from “Reed Roller Bit” after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife Essie Mae Alfred, (Sept. 24, 1966).
Survived by wife Patsy Jane Alfred; sons: Ray Alfred, Rick Alfred and wife Rosalee, daughters: Linda Richardson, Chip Conner and husband Ben, five nieces, three nephews, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Brad Alfred, Stacy Alfred, Ben Conner, Mark Conner, Troy Geiser, Rowdy Richardson, Casey Turner, and Kenneth Turner.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 Monday, October 7, 1996 in the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel with Dr. Tom Fritts and Rev. Eldon Dean Alfred Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery....
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FINETTA “NETTIE” ALFORD BATES
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Sunday, 25 November 1951
FINETTA BATES IS DEAD IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Finetta Bates, 77, widow of a former Valley Mills merchant, died in an Austin hospital at 6 a.m. Saturday [November 24].
Funeral services will be held at the graveside at 3 p m. Sunday at Hico Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates was born in Hico, and had lived in several Central Texas communities.
Her husband died a number of years ago.
Surviving is one sister, Mrs. L.A. Robertson of Waco; a nephew, and a niece
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Aaron Ransom Alford and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson Alford; and brothers Frank Alford and Rufus Elfonso Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Netta Bates, widow, died 24 Nov 1951 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. She was born 30 March 1874 in TX, daughter of A.R. Alford and Elizabeth Wilson.
From TX Marriages: Fi Netta Alford married Thomas Bates on 11 Jan 1906 in Bosque Co.
She is buried in Hico Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TX, but she has no gravestone.
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FLORA BELL ALFORD JACKSON
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 July 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
FORT WORTH—Flora Belle Jackson, a homemaker, died of a heart attack Monday [July 4] at her home. She was 78. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Oaks Church of God, where she was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jackson was born in Palmer.
Survivors: Husband, J.W. Jackson of Fort Worth; two sons, the Rev. Raymond D. Jackson of Texarkana, Ark., and Larry W. Jackson of Fort Worth; two daughters, Ann Cendroski of Wichita Falls and Martha J. Vaughn of Fort Worth; three brothers, James Alford of Fort Worth, George Alford of Mesquite and William Alford of Waxahachie; three sisters, Minnie Fox of Weatherford, Estelle Boling of Fort Worth and Billie Tubbs of Centerville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flora B. Jackson (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Feb 1916 and died 4 July 1994.
See the obituaries of her siblings George Washington Alford Jr., James David Alford, Minnie Lou Alford Fox, and Shelby Arnel Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Flora Bell 1916 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FLORENCE INEZ ALFORD SUROVIK
AAFA #0107
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—_____ August 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
CALDWELL [Burleson Co.]—Funeral services for Inez Alford Surovik, 100, of Caldwell will be 10 a.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home.
The Rev. William Jenkins of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery….
Mrs. Surovik died at home Thursday evening [August 19].
She was born in Caldwell and graduated from Caldwell High School. Mrs. Surovik attended North Texas State Normal College of Denton and taught in several area schools, including Second Creek, Deanville, Cooks Point, San Antonio Prairie and Caldwell.
At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Surovik was very active in the church, teaching study courses and serving as a Sunday school teacher and as sponsor for the Church Asberry girls, who began the fund for the church organ that is still used today. As a member of the Methodist women’s organization, she helped cook for the local Rotary Club for 29 years. She was also a member of the Bluebonnet Club.
Family members said she’ll be remembered as a great cook who loved gardening, flowers and roses.
Mrs. Surovik was preceded in death by her parents, Halcut and Mary Jane Alford; her husband, W.L. [William Louis] Surovik Sr., in 1968; four brothers, D.L. Alford Sr., Robert A. Alford, Richard Erwin Alford and Phillip Alford; and four sisters, Elizabeth Alford, Cadie Alford, Nellie Alford and Mary Scott Alford.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William L. Jr. and Sara Surovik of Caldwell; a grandson, Richard J. Surovik of Caldwell; a granddaughter and her spouse, Jayne and Emmit Wolz of Caldwell; a great-granddaughter, Julie Wolz of Caldwell; five nieces; six nephews; and many other relatives….
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez Surovik (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 May 1893 and died 19 Aug 1993, last residence Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott Alford; and siblings Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Lizzie Evans Alford, Philip Bruce Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford in this compilation.
Inez did not use her first name, Florence.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Florence Inez 1893 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FLORENCE LOUISE MAHLE ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 December 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. A.L. [Arthur Lavoile] Alford of Waco are ending with Memorial Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Alford, 51, died Tuesday [December 19] in Waco.
A former resident of Reliance, Mrs. Alford had lived in Waco since 1961.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. T.G. Gorbet of College Station.
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WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Thursday, 21 December 1967
MRS. ALFORD, 51, OF WACO DIES; SERVICES TODAY
Funeral services for Mrs. A.L. (Louise) Alford of 704 Camp Drive will be at 2 p.m. today in Memorial Funeral Chapel at Bryan. Dr. Lloyd Elder will officiate with burial in Bryan City Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, 51, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday in a Waco hospital.
She had lived in Waco since 1962. She was born in Madisonville and attended the Reliance School near Bryan. She married A.L. Alford in 1935 in Houston. They moved to Waco in 1962 from Sand Springs, Okla. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband of 704 Camp Drive; two daughters, Mrs. Tom R Williams of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Jack Schaffer of Oklahoma City. Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. W.D. Sykes of Houston and Mrs. T.G. Gorbet of College Station; and four grandchildren.
Photo from Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MH Shearer
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Arthur Lavoile Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
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FLOY EVELYN MINER BOWERS ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Saturday, 16 January 1988
Funeral services for Floy E. Alvord, Rt. 1, Brookston, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. O.D. Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery….
Mrs Alvord died Friday at her home
She was born June 29, 1926, in Lamar County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard. She married Paul Glenn Alvord on July 19, 1958, in Hugo, Okla. She was a member of the Church of God. She retired from Phillips Lighting in 1980.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Larry Bowers of Paris; two daughters, Jayne Nutt of Emory and Judy Steelman of Duncanville; one brother, Coy Miner of Blossom; two sisters, Vivian Bullard of Fort Worth and Fay Utlev of Dallas, and five grandchildren
In another article:
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Monday, 18 January 1988
Funeral services for Floy E. Alvord, Rt. 1, Brookston, were conducted at Sunday, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. O.D. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery.
Bearers were Bobby Nutt, J.B. Alvord, Butch Ford, Jackie Ballard, Burl Ashford and Wayne Luckett.
Mrs. Alvord died Friday.
She was the daughter of George Leonard and Ola Hoover Miner. She retired from Westinghouse in 1980.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Floy E. Alvord (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brookston, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Paul Glenn Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
She was the daughter of George Leonard Miner and Ola Hoover. Her first husband was Robert J. Bowers.
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FOY BELL ALFORD
Mother of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
Photo from her son Max Ray Alford
HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Friday, 15 August 1997
Graveside services for Foy Bell Alford, 86, of Sulphur Springs were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Restlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Bryan Davis and the Rev. Jim Spurgeon officiating.
Mrs. Alford died at 1:37 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in Carriage House Manor, following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 21, 1911, in Pickton, the daughter of Mark and Melissa Nichols Bell. She married Ray Alford on Jan. 3, 1941, in Pickton. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1977.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker, a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Hopkins County.
Survivors include two sons, Max Ray Alford of Mesquite and W.L. Alford of Squaw Valley, Calif.; three daughters, Helen Louise Fisher of Brashear, Betty Gene Davis of Greenville and Foy Dell Lewis of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Lucy Dedmon of Dallas; seven grandchildren, the Rev. Bryan Davis, Scott Davis, Samantha Alford, Matt Alford, Robyn Follis, Angie Dunn and Rick Phillips; and seven great‑grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
Photos from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gena Forsyth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Foy Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Ray Lewis Alford, in this compilation.
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FRANCA “PAUL” ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—27 April 1988
Franca Alford, 44, of Dallas, a warehouse worker for Wonder Bread, died Wednesday at Parkland Memorial Hospital of heart disease. Born in Fairfield [Freestone Co.], he attended Boulter High School in Fairfield.
Survivors include wife, Valaria Alford of Dallas; sons, Lorenzo Alford and Darren Alford, both of Dallas; daughters, Paulette Alford and Shannon Alford, both of Dallas; mother, Frankie Terry of Fairfield; father, X.A. Alford of Fairfield; brothers, Billy Jarmond of Arlington, James Alford of Tyler, Aaron Alford of Dallas and Bernest Terry of Houston; sisters, Velma Marshall and Bennie Jones, both of Dallas, Lucy Ellison of Fort Worth and Vesser Mason of Houston.
Wake at 6 p.m. today at Golden Gate Funeral Chapel. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Golden Change Baptist Church. Additional service at 2:30 p.m. at Lone Star Baptist Church in Fairfield with burial at Bethel Cemetery in Fairfield.
Photo from Bethel Cemetery (aka Sand Hill Cemetery), Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cynthia Meyers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 July 1943 and died _____ April 1988, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
TX Births: Franca Alford, male, was born 13 July 1943 in Freestone Co., mother Frankie J. Terry, father not listed. Birth records for 3 siblings list father’s name Exa Alford, and one record lists mother Frankie Jene Terry.
TX Marriages: Franca Alford, age 28, married Melva McMihelk, age 25, on 22 Oct 1971 in Dallas Co., TX.
TX Divorces: Franca and Melva J. Alford were divorced on 4 Sept 1874 in Dallas Co.
TX Marriages: Franca Alford, age 40, married Valria [sic] D. Phillips, age 24, on 17 Nov 1983 in Dallas Co.
SSDI records show that X.A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 April 1920 and died 7 April 2004, last residence Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX.
In 1930 X.A. Alford, age 10 b. TX, is living in Freestone Co., TX, with his parents Clem Alford 38 TX, and Vesser S. 38 TX; and his siblings Andrew 18, Leola 15, Bib 14, and Johnnie 12. They are enumerated as Negro.
SSDI records show that Clem Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 March 1892 and died 15 May 1968, last residence Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.
On Clem Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, born 24 March 1892 in Butler [Freestone Co.], TX. He is living in Oakwood, Freestone Co., TX, is a farmer supporting a wife and 3 children, and is a Negro.
In 1900 Clem Alford, age 8 b. March 1892 in TX, is living in Freestone Co., TX, with this parents Andrew Alford, 46 b. March 1854 in TX, and Rose A. 43 b. April 1857 in TX.
AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages: Andrew Alford married Rosanah Crowder on 27 Sept 1871 in Freestone Co.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Clem Alford’s death certificate names his parents, Andrew Alford and Rose Ann Crower.
Franca’s father, X.A. Alford; his grandparents Clem (1892–1968) and Vesser Alford; and his great-grandparents Andrew (1850–1925) and Rosana Alford are also buried in Bethel Cemetery.
His lineage: Franca 1943 TX1, X.A. 1920 TX2, Clem 1892 TX3, Andrew 1850/1854 TX4.
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FRANCE WEST ALFORD
Early, Brown Co., TX—_____ February 2013
France West Alford passed away into the arms of her Savior on February 25, 2013 in Early, Texas at the age of 90.
She requested that no service be held and cremation was under direction of the Heartland Funeral Home. Her ashes will be interred next to her husband at the Soldiers’ Cemetery in Washington, D.C. at a later date.
Frances was born on September 3, 1922 in Lagrange, Georgia to Alton and Alice Lee West, the seventh of eight children. She was married to Pearce Alford in Muscogee County, Georgia. She spent most of her life in the Columbus area, and worked for 30 years at Fort Benning, Georgia where she retired as a Systems Analyst for the Department of Defense. Frances moved to the Cross Plains area several years ago to be near her daughter.
Survivors include her daughter Jane Holmes and husband David of Cross Plains, Texas; two grandchildren Ellen Rowley of Chino Hills, California and Mark Westcott of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; four great grandchildren Aiden and Ethan Rowley, Findley and McKenna Westcott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven siblings.
Frances was loved by all who knew her for her generosity of spirit, her peculiar sense of humor, and her complete dedication to her family. She will be greatly missed. If you would like to honor her please contribute to either of these charities, Wounded Warriors or the High Risk Nursery at Muscogee County Hospital.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances W. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence not listed.
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FRANCELLA ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—19 August 2012
Francella Alford
February 4, 1925 - August 12, 2012
Visitation will be held @ American Heritage Funeral Home next to the Veterans’ Cemetery on August 21, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Service and Burial immediately following Visitation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Francella Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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FRANCES ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 August 2000
Graveside services for Frances Alfred, 68, Tyler, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Wyatt officiating under direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler.
Mrs. Alfred died Aug. 8 in a Tyler hospital.
She was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Corsicana. She was a retired nurse and lived in Levelland prior to moving to Tyler in 1982. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alfred in 1991.
Survivors include son, Ron Alfred, Houston; and sisters, Jo Black and Ruth Smith, both of Tyler.
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FRANCES ALFRED KENDRICK BARTEE
Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors
Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX—_____ September 2007
Funeral services for Frances Kendrick Bartee, age 85, of Rosenberg, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth St., Richmond, Texas, with Dr. John Lockhart officiating.
The burial service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Cemetery in Crockett, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2007, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas.
Mrs. Bartee passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007, in Rosenberg. She was born Frances Alfred on October 4, 1921 in Crockett, Texas. Her parents, Richard and Elzora Alfred preceded her in death, along with her husband of 47 years, R.C. Kendrick; and husband of three years, Lacy Bartee; son, Roy Kendrick; daughter, Linda Mosier; grandsons Dennis McAnally and Wayne Mosier. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Elzie Alfred, Moody Alfred, and R. H. Alfred; sisters Alpha Morgan and Effie Moffitt.
She is survived by her son, Ranzy Kendrick and wife, Joanie, of Liberty Hill, Texas; daughter, Joyce Loesch and husband, Larry, of Rosenberg; daughter-in-law, Jackie Kendrick of Richmond, Texas; foster daughter, Ruby Spacek and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one foster great grandchild; seven great great grandchildren; sister, Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady, Texas; brother-in-law, L.C. Kendrick of Crockett, Texas; sisters-in-law: Marie Alfred of Elkhart, Texas; Edna Alfred of Jacinto City, Texas; Reba Fae Bowdoin and Betty Jo Kendrick, both of Crockett, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin McAnally, Jeff McAnally , Wesley McAnally , Cody Loesch , Christopher Kendrick , Daryl Kendrick , Jeremy Kendrick , and Kent Spacek.
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth St., Richmond, TX 77469 or to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11457, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Funeral services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Online guest book available at www.garmanycarden.com
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HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 4 October 2007
Mrs. Frances Kendrick Bartee, age 85 of Rosenberg, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007, in Rosenberg. Mrs. Bartee was born Frances Alfred on October 4, 1921, in Crockett, Texas to Richard and Elzora Alfred.
Survivors include her son Ranzy Kendrick and wife Joanie, of Liberty Hill; daughter Joyce Loesch and husband, Larry, of Rosenberg; daughter-in-law Jackie Kendrick, of Richmond; foster daughter Ruby Spacek and husband Robert, of Richmond; 11 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one foster great-grandchild; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady; brother-in-law L.C. Kendrick of Crockett; sisters-in-law: Marie Alfred of Elkhart, Edna Alfred of Jacinto City, Reba Fae Bowdoin and Betty Jo Kendrick, both of Crockett; and numberous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Elzora Alfred; husband of 47 years, R.C. Kendrick; and husband of three years, Lacy Bartee; son Roy Kendrick; daughter Linda Mosier; grandsons Dennis McAnally and Wayne Mosier; brothers Elzie Alfred, Moody Alfred, and R.H. Alfred; sisters Alpha Morgan and Effie Moffitt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Kendrick Bartee were held Saturday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth St., Richmond, Texas, with Dr. John Lockhard officiating.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Cemetery in Crockett. Pallbearers were Kevin McAnally, Jeff McAnally, Wesley McAnally, Cody Loesch, Christopher Kendrick, Daryl Kendrick, Jeremy Kendrick and Kent Spacek.
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church or to the American Diabetes Association. Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Hopewell, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, xi will
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances K. Bartee (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Elzie Dryden Alfred, Moody David Alfred, Richard Henry Alfred, and Zora Ellena Alfred Hamlin in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her as Myrtle Frances, but she apparently never used Myrtle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her ALFRED lineage: Frances 1921 TX1, Richard Henry 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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FRANCES B. LARUE HALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 16 May 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Frances B. Halford, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 1999. She was born in St. Louis, MO. on January 9, 1926. Mrs. Halford was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Hayward L. Halford, Sr.; son, Hayward L. Halford, Jr. and wife Sheri of Houston, daughter, Susan Guinn and husband Keith of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Hayley and Rachel Halford, Wara Guinn and Kelli Gill; sisters Bonnie Hicks, Jacksonville, IL. Roberta LaRue, Alice Mincer, and Jackie Novak all of St. Louis, MO, Dorothy Walker, Kansas City, MO, and Eileen Wenglinski, Fredericksburg, MD.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 1999 from 2:00–5:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 17, 1999 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.... The interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances B. Halford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Boerne, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Hayward Lee Halford Sr. (which provides her maiden name); and her son Hayward Lee Halford Jr. in this compilation.
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FRANCES ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” LEE ALFORD
[Although she died in OK, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]
From Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson Co, Texas 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices, by Linda Faust Houck (Nacodoches, TX: Ericson Books, 1999)
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—11 March 1904
Eugene Wallin of Hastings, Oklahoma came down Monday morning with the remains of Mrs. Alford. Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Alford died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Wallin at Hastings, Oklahoma, Tuesday at the age of 77. Remains were taken to Cooks Point and she was buried at Salem Cemetery.
She was one of the oldest Burleson County settlers, having been here since 1849. She was born in Wilkes County, Georgia March 24, 1827, went to Mississippi in 1844, married R.E. Alford in 1846, went to Washington County in 1849 and came to Burleson County the following year. She joined the Baptist church in 1859 and afterwards moved membership to Salem Baptist Church at Cooks Point.
She leaves one sister, Ann Hewing, three sons, J.W. [sic: Dewitt C.] Alford, H. [Halcut] Alford, John W. Alford of this county and two daughters, Mrs. H.R. [Annie Bell] Page of Cooks Point and Mrs. E. [Carrie Evans] Wallin.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Dewitt C. Alford and Halcut Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Richard Erwin 1818 GA1, Halcut 1789 GA2, Julius 1750 NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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FRANCES M. HALFORD ANDERSON
Source unknown, but possibly:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ November 2011
Frances M. Anderson, 92, of Garland and formerly of Albany died Tuesday Nov. 22 2011 in a Garland care center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday Dec. 10, in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey Neese Funeral Home.
Mrs. Anderson was born Aug. 22, 1919 in Albany, Texas to Charlie Houston and Necia Maud (Balliew) Halford. She attended school in Albany. Mrs. Anderson married William Clinton Anderson in Feb. 1935 in Breckenridge. They moved to Ft. Worth from Albany in 1940. She was a homemaker and a member of Albany Church of Christ.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by two daughters, Ginger Anderson of Garland and Deidra Samford and husband Jack of San Diego, California; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, her parents, and one brother Bobby Halford.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
Photo taken 21 May 2007
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frances M. Anderson (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Charles Houston Halford Jr. and Necia Maud Balliew Halford, in this compilation.
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FRANCES VIRGINIA SMITH ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 15 December 1958
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Elliot’s Chapel of Memories for Mrs. Frances Virginia Alford, 93, who died at her home, 2248 N. 19th St., Sunday [December 14].
Carl Spain, minister of the Graham St. Church of Christ, will officiate, assisted by Overton Faubus. Burial will be in Round Mount [sic: Mound] Cemetery near Lake Fort Phantom Hill.
Born March 19, 1865, in Angelina County, Mrs. Alford had lived in Abilene for 53 years. She married Thomas J. Alford in 1882 in Robertson County and the couple moved to Abilene in 1905. Mr. Alford, who died in 1927, farmed in both Taylor and Robertson counties.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas B. Alford of 2248 N. 19th St., Arthur C. of 734 S. Treadaway Blvd., and Benjamin F. of Olden; three daughters, Mrs. Annie S. Day, Mrs. Mary Hankins and Mrs. Hale Kelly, all of Abilene; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Round Mound Cemetery, Hamby, Jones Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Hoffman
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Her death certificate names her parents Burl Smith and _____ Waltz.
See the obituaries of her children Annie Stacie Alford Day, Arthur Carl Alford, and Susan Gonema Alford Day Kelly in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL1, Jackson 1830 AL2, Baldy 1784 NC3, Isham 1755 NC4.
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FRANCESCA MELISSA “FANNIE” BELLATTI ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—23 June 1936
WOMAN, 101, CARD ENTHUSIAST, DEAD
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 22—Mrs. Fannie Alford, 101, died Monday.
Until stricken two weeks ago, she was almost as active as her children. Her eyesight and hearing were fairly good, her mind was alert, and she had lots of company.
She liked bridge and often played until past midnight. When her hads were crippled with arthritis several years ago she worked with them untiringly until she was again able to hold and deal her cards.
Photo from Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edmond Lafayette Alford, in this compilation..
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 18 Feb 1835 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, the daughter of Charles Bellatti and Ann Gerton.
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FRANCIS LILLIAN ALVORD SUDDUTH
Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ July 2014
Funeral services for Francis Lillian Sudduth, 96 of Tyler, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014 in the Chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Crawford and Rev. Ron Moore officiating. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Lillian was born January 22, 1918 in Powderly to Raymond and Annie Alvord and went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, July 28, 2014. She moved to Tyler with her husband in 1939 and lived here most of her life. She has lived in Ft. Worth, Dallas and Sulphur Springs for short periods of time.
She started playing Hymns on the piano when she was four years old, and continued playing in Church until her death. She also played Hymns at Atria Willow Park almost every day for over 16 years.
Lillian was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where she played the piano for her Sunday school class and occasionally taught.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. F.R. Sudduth, a Baptist Minister, her mother, father, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son, Marvin Sudduth of Tyler; one grandson, Barry Sudduth and wife, Mary of Houston and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Grant, Gordon Naquin, Arlo Hendrickson, Charles Plyler, Dorman Jennings and Sumner Leach. Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons of Westwood Baptist Church.
The family would like to express deep appreciation to all the staff of the Hospice of East Texas for their loving care of Lillian and her family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Westwood Baptist Church 820 NNW Loop 323, Tyler 75702 or to the Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler 75701.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, kamikins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Katherine Gertrude Alvord Thomas and Monroe Gordon Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Francis Lillian 1918 TX1, Ray Allen 1891 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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FRANK ALFORD
ABILENE DAILY REPORTER
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 6 April 1911
FRANK ALFORD STRUCK BY TEXAS AND PACIFIC WEST BOUND NEAR ARLINGTON – DEATH INSTANTANEOUS
FORT WORTH, Tex., April 3—A man identified as Frank Alford of Hico was struck by a westbound Texas and Pacific passenger train near Arlington at 4:45 o’clock this morning and instantly killed. According to the statement of Engineer Garabrant given to Justice Maben, who is holding the inquest, Alford was walking on the track during the heavy rain of the early morning and was not observed until the locomotive was within a few yards of him. The whistle was blown and the airbrake applied, but it was too late. The man turned his head at the sound of the whistle in time to realize his danger. The next moment he was struck and killed.
The body was brought here and placed at the Spellman undertaking establishment. A card and a memorandum book in the pocket of the deceased led to the belief that he was a citizen of Waco. Parties in that city wired that the Waco man was alive, and that the man killed had exchanged coats with him in the Eagles’ leigeroom there by mistake.
The undertaker was advised that the dead man’s name was Frank Alford of Hico, and inquiry was made at the latter place. The remains were sent tonight to Hico for interment. A brother of the deceased came here this evening and took the body to its destination.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Aaron Ransom Alford and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson Alford; and siblings Finetta “Nettie” Alford Bates and Lionel W. Alford in this compilation.
In 1880, he is B.F. Alford, age 9, living with his parents and siblings in Freestone Co., TX.
From TX Death Certificates: Frank Alford was born 3 Apr 1876 and was “run over by train” on 3 Apr 1911. The birth date is no doubt incorrect.
He is buried with his parents in Hico Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TX, but he has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank 1871 TX1, Aaron Ransom 1841 TN/KY2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FRANK BENJAMIN ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Porter Loring Mortuary
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Frank B. Alford, U.S. Air Force (Ret), born in Rising Star, Texas June 24, 1920, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 in San Antonio at age 90.
He was in schooling at Texas A&M at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. He immediately joined the Army Air Corps, trained as a pilot, and began his combat career as a B-17 bomber pilot with the Eighth Air Force in the 1943-44 air assault against Germany. In 1947 he finished his engineering schooling at Texas A&M and began a career directed toward the research and development tasks of the Air Force Systems Command. He held progressively more responsible assignments in the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, weapons systems development programs, and technical intelligence of foreign (principally Soviet) weapons system. In 1969 he was appointed to control configuration of the Titan III space launch rocket system, and in 1970 he became Director, engineering and test of the Titan III. In 1973 he became Director of Production for weapons systems intelligence, Air Force Foreign Technology Division. During his military engineering career he participated in innumerable engineering, planning, and budgetary decisions with Air Force staffs at every level. He also worked closely for many years with National Aeronautics and Space Administration officials on rocket engine and space booster programs. In his career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Air Medals, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medals from both the Army and the Air Force, and numerous campaign medals.
He was married to a San Antonio girl, Marjorie Conway who passed away in 2004. Their three children and families are Colonel (Ret) Ben and Theresa Alford of San Antonio, with children, Molly, Sarah and Emily; daughter, Susanne Alford of Athens, GA, and granddaughter, Doctor Katherine Fowler of Athens, GA, and daughter, Colonel (Ret) Laura Counts of Denver, CO, and great grandson, James Sager of Athens, GA. In addition to his children, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis Alford of San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Gathering
Friday, April 1, 2011
2:00 P.M.
The Towers, One Towers Park Lane
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra M. Holt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Frank Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Marjorie Conway Alford; and parents, Benjamin Frank Alford and Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford in this compilation.
John Casall, AAFA #1400, reports that his uncle Frank wrote his own obituary!
In his mother’s obituary, he is called B. Frank Alford, and his father is Benjamin Frank Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Benjamin 1920 TX1, Benjamin Frank 1898 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FRANK STARR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 18 September 1933
MARSHALL, Texas, Sept. 17—Frank Alford, 40, died Saturday [September 16] at the Baylor Hospital in Dallas, where he was taken for a treatment of an ailment.
Mr. Alford was born and reared in Marshall. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Alford.
He is survived by his wife and an adopted daughter; his mother, Mrs. Addie Alford of this city, and the following sisters and brothers; Charlie Alford, New York City; Joe Alford, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Eugenia Alford, Dallas; Miss Anna Alford, Denton; Mrs. Herbert Heckle, Cartersville, Ill.; Mrs. Frank Jones, New Bedford, Mass.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Josiah Perry Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; sisters Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, and Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford; and half-sister Kate Alford Powell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and half-sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Starr 1892 TX1, Josiah Perry 1843 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FRANKLIN PRICE ALFORD
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 May 1946
F.P. ALFORD RITES SET IN ORANGE TODAY
ORANGE, May 14—Franklin Price Alford, 49, longtime resident of Orange, died at the City Memorial hospital Monday at 7:30 p. m. after a two-day illness.
Mr. Alford had been in the grocery business here for several years and had resided here for 23 years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dolly Alford, and three sons, William Franklin Lee Alford, Tilden Hassell Alford, both of Orange, and Clifford Price Alford of Orangefield; two grandchildren; two brothers, Lee Alford of Palestine and Clarence Alford of West Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Ira Arnold and Mrs. Ollie Webb of Orangefield, Mrs. H.I. Crow of Victoria, and Mrs. H.E. Block of Highlands, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian church, the Rev. Everett Herbert of Jennings, La., officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen cemetery under the direction of the Fuller Funeral home.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Clifford Price Alford and William Franklin Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Franklin Price 1896 KY1, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY2, Peter Henderson 1831 KY3, William 1804 VA4, William 1775 VA5.
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FRANKLIN SHELLY ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Thursday, 12 May 1966
Franklin S. Alford, 65, of 3302 Olsen, died at 1:10 a.m. today in a local hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home.
Alford had been a resident of Corpus Christi since 1939. He was born in Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Alford was an operating engineer for Lummus Construction Co. He was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, the Corpus Christi Masonic Lodge 189, AF&AM, and the Hoisting and Portable Engineers Union.
Survivors are his wife, Lenna; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley E. Kerr of Corpus Christi; a son, Daryl R. Alford of New York City, and two grandchildren.
Clifford Jackson Funeral Home will announce funeral arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Dec 1900, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Lenna Elizabeth Walker Alford, in this compilation.
From his death certificate: Franklin Shelly Alford was the son of William Alford and Theodora Skipper. AAFA records list his mother as Isadora Skipper.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
His lineage: Franklin Shelly 1900 FL1, William Franklin 1863 NC2, unknown3, Samuel 1812 SC4.
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FREDDIE JOE ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ September 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Funeral services for Freddie Joe Alford, 64, of Joaquin were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, in Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial followed in the Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mr. Alford died Sept. 2 at Memorial Hospital of Center.
He was a native of Shelby County, born April 6, 1928, the son of Fred Eugene Alford and Clara Margaret (Truitt) Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Doris Alford of Joaquin; sons, Darrell Alford of Joaquin and Tommy Alford of Center; daughters, Joyce Miller of Joaquin and Brenda Risinger of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Niki Addison, Jessica Addison, Christa Miller, Ron Miller, Trey Addison, Daniel Alford, Kenny Alford and Don Barclay; and great grandchildren, Seth Barclay and Lauren Barclay.
Pallbearers were Johnny Martin, Shorty Martin, Wayne Swan, Wayne Collins, Rodney Warren and Joe Porter....
Photos from Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Freddie J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Doris F. Ritnour Alford; and sister-in-law Hettie Clarice Dearman Alford in this compilation.
A 15 year old Fred Alford is shown in the 1910 Shelby Co. census as the nephew of Luther Lattimore. A sister of Luther Lattimore was Edna Alford, b. TX ca 1870. In the 1900 census of Shelby Co. is Edna Alford, b. TX ca 1870, daughter of Jane Latimer, and in the house is 5 year old Freddie Alford, grandson of Jane Latimer. According to AAFA Texas marriage list, a J.T. Alford married Edna Latimour in Shelby Co. TX December 6, 1889.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Clinton Alford.
His lineage: Freddie Joe 1928 TX1, Fred Eugene 1895 TX2, John Turner 1867 AL3, William Henry 1825 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FREDDIE JUNIUS “JUNE” ALFORD WILLIFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—18 August 2009
Funeral services for Freddie Junius ‘June’ Alford Williford, 89, of Kountze will be 2:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in Old Hardin Cemetery…. Mrs. Williford died August 16, 2009 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A native of Blue Water, TX, she was a longtime resident of Kountze and was a loving wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband Robert Lee Williford of Kountze; sons Wayne Williford and wife Beverly of Kountze and James Benton Williford of Kountze; daughters Nancy Anders and husband Gerald of Kountze and Kathy Crone and husband Mike of Wildwood; six grandchildren, twelve great grandsons and three great granddaughters. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, John Anders, Adam Anders, Cody Williford, Will Crone, Jeff Freeman and Jason Swain.
Photo from Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freddie J. Williford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Apr 1920, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her paternal grandfather, James Madison Alford; and her sisters-in-law Lorena Edna Goodman Alford and Lucile Curtis Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Freddie Junius “June” 1920 TX1, James William 1868 MS2, James Madison 1846 MS3, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC4.
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FREDERICK FERGUS “RICK” ALFORD, III
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—8 September 1973
Alford, Frederick Fergus III, 3819 McFarlin. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Alford Jr.; sisters, Bertha and Harriet Alford; grandmother, Mrs. Frederick F. Alford Sr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Worthington.
Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Sparkman-Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Entombment Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Pallbearers: Jeff Prather, Andy Martinez, Roger Martinez, Robert M. Olmsted Jr., David Eisenichr, Pet McAninch, john R. Taylor, Ben Weber Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. His sister, Bertha Alford, provided his birth date: 1 July 1955.
See the obituaries of his parents, Frederick Fergus Alford Jr. and Bertha Worthington Alford; sister Harriett Olita Alford; and his Alford grandparents, Frederick Fergus Alford Sr. and Olita McCoy Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Frederick Fergus 1955 TX1, Frederick Fergus 1931 TX2, Frederick Fergus 1899 TX3, Albert Nelson 1841 TX4, George G. 1793 NY5, George 1764 CT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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FREDERICK FERGUS ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 6 May 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
Services for Fred F. Alford Jr., a Dallas businessman and former mayor of Rosser, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Munger Place United Methodist Church in Dallas.
Mr. Alford, 62, died Wednesday [May 5] at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
The Dallas native graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1952 with a business degree and started working for Alford Warehouse Co., which his father founded in the 1930s. In 1964, Mr. Alford became president of the company, one of the nation’s largest ground refrigeration storage facilities.
He is credited with expanding the use of computers in the public warehouse industry and pioneering energy-efficient blast freezer and refrigerated storage technology, said his wife, Lois Folse-Alford.
Mr. Alford also owned a ranching business in Rosser, in Kaufman County, and served as that town’s mayor from 1987 to 1989.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by his mother, Oleta Alford of Dallas; a daughter, B.W. Alford II; a son, Parker Brighton Folse-Alford of Dallas; two step-daughters, Micheau Folse and Donica Folse Jimenez, both of Dallas; and two grandchildren.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 6 May 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
Fred F. Alford Jr., survived by mother, Mrs. Fred F. Alford, Sr.; wife, Lois Folse-Alford; daughter, B.W. Alford, II; son, Parker Folse-Alford; step-daughter, Micheau Folse; step-daughter & family Donica Folse-Jimenez & husband Ildefonso Jimenez, Jr. & their children, Christanna & Santiago, all of Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Worthington Alford; son, Frederick Fergus (Rick) Alford, III & daughter, Harriett Olita (Happy) Alford.
Services 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 7, 1993, Munger Place United Methodist Church, 5200 Bryan Street, Dallas.... Interment Restland Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers: members of his Sunday School class at Munger Place United Methodist Church. Family to receive friends at Restland Funeral Home 7–8:30 P.M. Thursday, May 6, 1993.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Bertha Worthington Alford; his children Frederick Fergus Alford III and Harriett Olita Alford; and his parents, Frederick Fergus Alford Sr. and Olita McCoy Alford, and in this compilation.
TX Births: Frederick Fergus Alford Jr. was born 17 March 1931, the son of Frederick Fergus Alford and Olita McCoy.
In his memorial at FindAGrave.com, he is listed as Frederick F. Alford, Jr., 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force, Korea.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Frederick Fergus 1931 TX1, Frederick Fergus 1899 TX2, Albert Nelson 1841 TX3, George G. 1793 NY4, George 1764 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England11.
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FREDERICK FERGUS ALFORD, SR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 October 1964
FRED ALFORD DIES; STORAGE EXECUTIVE
The man responsible for turning a bankrupt warehouse into a multimillioin-dollar concern and the world’s largest refrigerated complex died here Wednesday afternoon.
Fred Fergus Alford Sr., 65, who entered the refrigeration storage business while a junior accountant for a Dallas firm, had been president of the Alford Refrigerated Warehouses since forming the company in 1937. He also was a prominent Dallas sports figure.
In 1936, while working as accountant with Ernst & Ernst Auditing Co. of Dallas, Alford was sent to run an audit on the Merchants Cold Storage Co. of Dallas. The company was then behind on its rent to a California brokerage company and Alford agreed to take over management of the firm. In 1937, while still with Ernst & Ernst, he formed Fred F. Alford Refrigeration Co. as a side-line job.
A decade later, the side-line had become the largest and the first mechanized refrigerated warehouse complex in the world with the completion of a 20,000,000-cubic-foot warehouse at 318 Cadiz.
Alford’s success in business had often been credited not only to determination but to his generous policies toward employes. At one time company benefits were listed as including unlimited coverage of family medical expenses, optional guaranteed wages, investment opportunities and in some cases college education for employes’ children.
Dallas financial leaders had often cited the Alford Employe Credit Union for its unusual operation which in a 16-year history had paid as much as 22 per cent dividends.
Alford had served as vice-president of the National Association of Refrigeration Warehouses in 1949, president of the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Accountants in 1939. In 1954, he was appointed to the United States Department of Agriculture’s committee on the cold storage industry.
As a sportsman, Alford won numerous titles in skeet shooting and was the founder of the annual Pan-American International Skeet Championships at the Dallas Gun Club.
In 1953, Mr. Alford and his wife set a world record for husband and wife teams in skeet shooting with 497x500 in competition. He and his wife also hold the 300-target match record of 299x300 which they won in 1953. He was named to the Men’s All-American Skeet Team in 1953 and in 1955 placed fourth in the Pan-American Olympics.
A native of Wills Point [Van Zandt Co.], Mr. Alford was the son of A.N. Alford, a Confederate captain from Crockett. He attended Wills Point schools, Texas A&M University and the University of Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Sparkman’s Funeral Chapel, 2115 Ross. Entombment will be in Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Survivors, all of Dallas: Wife; a son, Frederick F. Alford Jr., and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Olita McCoy Alford; son Frederick Fergus Alford Jr.; and father, Albert Nelson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thalbert Nelson Alford in District of Columbia Obituaries; and half-brother Walter Hulbert Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries.
On Frederick Fergus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry], he is age 19 born 11 June 1899, a student at A&M College in College Station, TX. His permanent residence is in Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., TX, and his nearest relative is A.N. Alford of Wills Point.
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ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM—Sunday, 6 September 1953
For more information, see Frederick Fergus Alford, Sr., 1899–1964.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Frederick Fergus 1899 TX1, Albert Nelson 1841 TX2, George G. 1793 NY3, George 1764 CT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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FREDRICK ALFRED, SR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 30 March 2000
Fredrick Alfred, Sr., 63, of Beaumont died March 23 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
The funeral was held at noon on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was a laborer for the City of Beaumont.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Louise Alfred of Beaumont; sons, Fredrick Alfred, Jr., Milton Eaglin, Brian Alfred and John Eaglin, all of Beaumont, Joseph Eaglin of Port Arthur and James Eaglin of Dallas; daughters, Judy Smith and Priscilla Alfred, both of Beaumont; brother, Freddie Alfred, Sr. [?] of Beaumont; and fifteen grandchildren.
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FREEMAN RICHARD ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 13 August 1976
Freeman R. Alford, 62, of 329 Williamson, died Thursday
He was a resident of Corpus Christi for 25 years. He was district manager for Hillyard Sales Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; his mother, Mrs. Mary Alford, Corpus Christi; a brother, Robert Alford, Des Moines, Iowa.
A Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cage-Mills Downtown Chapel with Father Mark Chamberlain, officiating…
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freeman Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 6 Aug 1914 and died _____ Aug 1976, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his sister Bettie Jane Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his brother Robert A. Alford in Iowa Obituaries.
He was the son of Freeman Fife Alford and Mary Elizabeth Jagars.
From TX Death Certificates: Freeman Richard died 12 Aug 1976 in Corpus Christi. His parents were Freeman F. Alford and Mary E. Jagars. It appears that his remains were donated to the University of Texas Medical Branch.
From AAFA records: Freeman R. Alford married Marjorie W. O’Neal on 3 Apr 1943 in Cameron Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Freeman Richard 1914 MO1, Freeman Fife 1891 MO2, Robert Morrow 1848 MO3, Thomas 1818 VA4, James 1779 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 MD7.
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GARLAND TERRY HALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—30 August 2015
LUBBOCK—Garland (Terry) Halford, 60, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.
He was a graduate of Monterey High School and Texas Tech.
He is survived by his mother, Mell Halford; sister, Paula Nichols; brother, Dennis Halford; nieces, Cara Nichols and Emily Nichols; and great-niece, Camilla Nichols.
Terry loved to spend time with his friends, and they were all very special to him. He took many scuba diving trips over the course of his life and loved to travel. He loved his job as a substitute teacher for elementary kids and often could be found showing them magic tricks. His beloved dog, Cowboy, was truly a special companion to Terry. Terry will be dearly missed by his friends and family. He was a sweet man who genuinely loved those around him.
Services for Terry will be held at Sanders Funeral Home on Aug. 31st at 1 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From TX Births: Garland Terry Halford was born 15 Oct 1954 in Lubbock Co., son of Kesley Garland Halford and Mell Alice Davis.
From TX Births: Kesley Garland Halford was born 2 Aug 1926 in Lynn Co., son of H.H. Halford and Ruth Crawford.
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GARY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Gary Alford, 48, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Burleson. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Holly Hills Mausoleum Chapel. Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Gary was born June 15, 1953, in Whitney.
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HOOD COUNTY NEWS
Granbury, Hood Co., TX—24 December 2011
Gary Alford of Granbury, 48, an electrician, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Burleson.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at Wiley Funeral Home. Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Gary was born June 15, 1963, in Whitney, to Charles Ray Alford, Sr. and Nadra Arnold Alford. He had lived in Granbury since 1969 and was a member of Oaktrail Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors: Mother, Nadra Arnold of Granbury; daughter, Crystal Alford of Houston; brother, Ray Alford of Granbury; three grandchildren; aunt, LaVada Harms of Alabama; uncle, Doyle Arnold of Alabama; niece, Michele Calcote of Granbury; nephew, Jason Alford of Granbury; and several cousins in Alabama.
Arrangements were by Wiley Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Charles Ray Alford Sr., in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Gary 1963 TX1, Charles Ray 1935 TX2, John Monroe 1889 TX3, William Ball 1860 TX4, Allen 1824 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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GARY EUGENE ALFRED
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 14 January 2007
Funeral services for Gary E. Alfred, 56, of Hallsville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2007, at Macedonia Baptist Church.... Interment will be in Memory Park Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. He passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007, at a local hospital....
Mr. Alfred was born August 11, 1950, in Longview, to George and Dorothy Alfred, and had been a resident of Hallsville most of his life. He was a retired machinist from LeTourneau Manufacturing Inc. Mr. Alfred was a very active member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Kristy Alfred Walters and husband, Pete, and April Alfred, all of Hallsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Sandy Alfred of Keller, Texas, and Randy and Betty Alfred of Hallsville; grandchildren, Amber and Kelton Walters, and Dalton Fenton; and several nieces and nephews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gary Eugene Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Dorothy Nell Tutt Alfred, in this compilation, which provided his middle name.
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GARY LEE ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Gary Lee Alford, age 67, of Frankston are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Elliott Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Bullard, with Sister Mary Dowdy officiating. Burial will follow in Bullard Cemetery.
Mr. Gary Alford was born July 3, 1943, in Bullard. He was a Baptist and worked as a longshoreman with the ILA-28 Union. Gary died Aug. 27, 2010, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elton (Skinny) Alford; mother, Kate Ivey Alford; sister, Louise Jonas; and grandson, Ethan Wayne Alford.
Gary is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey and Sandra Alford and Gary and Cindi Alford, all of Lindale, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Hobert Riley of Pattison, Miss.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Margie and Harvey Covey of Bullard and Diane Cromer of Bullard; two brothers and sister-it-law, Joe Alford of Bullard and Lavon and Joan Alford of Frankston; 10 grandchildren, Chris, Misty, Jordan, Jacob, Russell, Evan, Chandler, Cortney, Tater and Bradley; and two great-grandchildren, Taiten and Caden. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jacob Alford, Chris Riley, Russell Alford, Tater Alford, Dalton Covey and Chandler Powell. Honorary pallbearers will be Bradley Alford and Evan Alford.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Bullard.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Elton Alford and Kate Helen Faye Ivey Alford; brother Elton Lavon Alford; and grandson Ethan Wayne Alford in this compilation.
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GARY WAYNE ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ March 1983
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Gary Wayne Alford, 23, died March 14, 1983. Survivors: wife, Sharon Alford; daughters, Christi and Rebecca Alford, all of Baytown; parents Mareline Castellese, Hockley; and Billy Alford, Houston; brothers, Darryl and Michael Castellese, Hockley; sisters, Cheryl, Conie and Carry Alford, all of Houston; grandmother, Eunice Pfeffer, El Campo. Funeral services 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Earthman’s Gulf Freeway Chapel.... Interment Many Cemetery, Many, Louisiana, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gary Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 April 1959 and died _____ March 1983.
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GAYE MARCINNE ALFORD
November 17, 1949–October 19, 2010
Photo and dates from Eickenhorst Funeral Services
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Gaye Marcinne Alford, age 60 of Spring, passed away on October 19, 2010. Survivors include her son, Buck Alford; daughter, Tobi Dahl; and grandchildren, Hailey, Chloe and Trace.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier, Suite 115, Conroe, TX 77301.Those wishing to post tributes to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GENEVIEVE MARIE BERG ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—5 July 2007
Alford, Genevieve M. of Carrollton, TX
Genevieve M. Alford went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2007.
She was born December 1, 1923 in Canby, Oregon, to the late Bernard J. and Emma C. (Benson) Berg. She was their only child.
Genevieve received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Secretarial Science from Oregon State College in 1945. She attended a USO dance in 1944 in Oregon where she met her future husband, Elton C. Alford of Kalamazoo, Michigan. They were united in marriage on December 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 27, 1995.
Some of her favorite pastimes were playing bridge and reading. For the past 12 years, she lived in Carrollton, Texas to be near her children.
Surviving Genevieve are her children, Kenneth and his wife, Janine Alford of Georgetown, Texas, Jeanne and her husband, Richard Witte of Carrollton, Texas and grandsons, Adam, Jason and Nathan Witte.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Carrollton.
Visitation will be Friday, July 6th from 1:00-2:00 PM, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., Portage. Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 PM, immediately following the visitation period. Rev. Mike Kemper will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357. www.langelands.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Genevieve Marie Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Carrollton, Denton Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her husband’s siblings Norval Von Alford, Orville N. Alford, Vera May Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
From Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry): Elton Clair Alford was the son of Clyde Rudolph Alford and Mary Elma Whipple.
SSDI records show that Elton C. Alford was born 9 April 1923 and died 27 Dec 1995, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Florida Death Index, 1877–1998 (Ancestry) lists the death of Elton C. Alford, born 9 April 1923, on 27 Dec 1995 in Lake Co., FL.
Her husband’s lineage: Elton Clair 1923 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.
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GENORA DARLENE ALVORD FORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—3 July 2011
Darlene Ford, 63, of Paris, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011, after an extended illness. Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, in Red Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Holt, Terrell Taylor and John McPeters officiating. The family receives friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home of David Alvord, 185 32nd N.E.
She was born Aug. 5, 1947, in Paris, the daughter of J.B. and Katherine Taylor Alvord. She was a member of Paris Church of God, a graduate of Powderly High School and a manager of Food Fast. She loved to play bingo, was an excellent bowler and was very talented in arts and crafts. She especially loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.B. Alvord; and aunt, Davene Dority.
She is survived by sons, Brad Ford and wife, Yvonne, of Paris, and Brent Ford and wife, Kim, of Paris; grandchildren, Shelby Ford, Brody Lyons, Michael Tucker, Breanna Ford and Dakota Ashlock; mother, Katherine Alvord, of Paris; brother, David Alvord, of Paris; nephew and niece, Zach Alvord and Jenny Alvord; great-nephew and niece, Jase Alvord and Kenadie Alvord; special friend Brenda Daniel; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Zach Alvord, Shelby Ford, Dakota Ashlock, Joe Ray, Curtis Thompson and Clint Whitsell. Honorary pallbearer will be Breanna Ford.
Photos from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Horn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Genora Darlene Ford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Paris, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituary of her father, Jefferson Buford Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Genora Darlene 1947 TX1, Jefferson Buford 1922 TX2, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI3, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI4, Marshall White 1813 NY5, Josiah 1780 MA6, Josiah 1735 MA7, Josiah 1704 MA8, Benjamin 1658 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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GEORGE ALBERT ALFORD
Brother of Bryant John Alford, AAFA #0124
SANDERSVILLE PROGRESS
Sandersville, Washington Co., GA—12 January 1961
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Granville & Patricia Murphy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his daughter-in-law Irene Smith Alford; and siblings Bryant John Alford and Mollie Alford Baskerville in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: George Albert 1894 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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GEORGE ALFORD
TEJAS GIRL SCOUT NEWSLETTER
Vol. 1, No. 1—_____ September 1984
Thousands of Girl Scouts have learned Indian lore and watched with fascination as Indian George showed the dress and demonstrated the customs of his forebears.
George Alford of Irving was buried on Friday, August 10. Tejas Girl Scout Council has contributed to the Indian George Alford memorial Fund to honor this man who shared his knowledge so unselfishly with two generations of Girl Scouts!
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Dec 1914 and died _____ Aug 1984, last residence Irving, Dallas Co., TX.
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GEORGE ALFRED ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 9 September 1988
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1989
PALESTINE—Services for G.A. Alford, 88, Palestine, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel in Palestine….
Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Thursday in a Palestine hospital.
He was born July 21, 1900, in Slocum, the son of the late Redin Alford and Susan Teel Alford. He was a retired machinist for Union Pacific Railroad and for many years, he operated Alford’s Grocery in Swanson community. On January 24, 1923, he married the late Lottie S.M. Rogers. He was a member of Christian Church and International Association of Machinists.
Survivors include two daughters, Anita Lois Wylie, Palestine, and Eurita Rieger, Maryneal; two sons, Virgil Alford, Slocum, and Adrian Alford, Palestine; a sister, Mae Ella Barnhart, Houston; a brother, Odell Alford, Houston; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be James Lokey, Delvin Whipple, Lloyd Alford, Billy Hogan, Milford Harrison and Bill Rodgers….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son, Adrian Garrett Alford, and his brother T. Odell Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Alfred 1900 TX1, Redden 1859 AL2, Richard 1829 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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GEORGE ALLEN ALFORD, JR.
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument
Vietnam—31 July 1968
Cpl. George Allen Alford, Jr. was born on March 7, 1948, in Alvin [Brazoria Co.], Texas, to George Allen and Jo Alford. He had two younger sisters, Brenda and Lesa. The family moved to Meridian, Texas, where he and his younger sisters grew up in a country environment. In Meridian, Allen was very active in Church and in school. He and his family belonged to the First Baptist Church where Allen was active in various groups such as Sunday school and the Royal Ambassadors, which is a bible study group for the youth. He was also baptized in that church. Allen, (fondly nick named “Butch”), was active in sports and was in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and he played baseball on various little league teams. Football was one of his favorite sports and he played football in both junior high and high school. Allen was multi-talented and he played lineman and was a guard on the varsity football team lettering each year that he played and he also excelled in music playing trumpet in the high school band. He was in the Stage Band in high school that was made up of some of the best band members. Additionally, Allen was also a member of the high school FFA (Future Farmers of America). Growing up in a small Texas hill country town also meant that there were a lot of horse shows and rodeos. Allen was a very good cowboy and he participated in the Bosque County 4H Riding Club, which was a drill team on horses that performed at many rodeos across Texas. He rode bulls in youth rodeos and won a belt buckle for it. Being a true Texan, Allen was also an avid hunter. He loved to hunt deer, dove, quail, ducks, rabbits, or whatever was in season and he was exceptional with either a rifle or shotgun, always coming home with a bag full of game. In another vein, Allen was a soft touch for older towns folk and there were many times that he would do yard work for the elderly in his hometown just to be kind to them.
In 1966 the Alford family moved back to Alvin, Texas. This was during the Vietnam War and the draft. Allen decided he did not want to head off to college and instead, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 at the age of only 18. Allen’s father had been in the Navy during World War II and he told Allen not to join the Marines because he had seen too many Marines die in the Pacific.
In 1967 Allen was part of the Marine Detachment on the USS Galveston. He served as the Captain’s Orderly from August through November, 1967 and he was on board the Galveston during the Israeli Crisis of 1967. Allen volunteered five times to leave the ship for duty in Vietnam before the Marine Corps agreed to send him because he was the only male in the family to carry on the family name. Allen felt it was his duty to join the fight in Vietnam as he said that was what he was trained for and he felt guilty being on a ship.
Allen then joined the 3rd Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division. He served as a squad leader at the young age of 20. He participated in operations against communist aggression in Vietnam and he was involved in Operation Houston III on 30 June 1968, in Operation Houston IV and in Operation Mameluke Thrust II in Quang Nam Province near An Hoa. It was on this last operation that he was killed on 31 July 1968. At the time of his death, Allen had only been in Vietnam for a month.
In his short twenty years of life Allen made a difference. He did not just take up space on this earth. The “Dash” between his birth and death years were years well spent. He loved God, his family, and his Country enough to die for them.
Photo from Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gena Forsyth
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Lesa Ann Alford in this compilation.
George is honored on Panel 50W, Row 49 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. His online memorial says he died in Quang Nam province.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Allen 1948 TX1, George Allen 1926 TX2, George Washington 1892 TX3, William Ball 1860 TX4, Allen 1824 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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GEORGE BLOCK ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Monday, 13 December 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
George Block Alford, 79, 403-1st NE, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, in St. Joseph’s Hospital & Health Center. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Tudor Street Church of Christ.... Maxey Funeral Home will make burial in Fairland Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born March 13, 1914, in Paris, a son of Mose and Lou Ellen Alford. He attended Lamar County schools and was a member of the Tudor Street Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Alma; one son, Paul Alford of Greggsville, VA; one brother, David Alford of Paris; two sisters, Mildred Johnson of Dallas and Sinnie McKnight of Rosland, NM; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Paris, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Alma Brownrigg Alford, in this compilation.
Mose Alford married Louella Robinson on 29 May 1906 in Lamar Co., TX [FamilySearch.org].
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says Mose Alford was born 4 Feb 1879 in TX, the son of Alfred Alford and Mary Ann Reed. He died 3 Jan 1960 in Lamar Co., TX. Informant was George Alford.
This African-American family is listed on the 1910 and 1920 censuses in Lamar Co., TX. In 1910 Mose is single, living with the family of his brother Joe in Lamar Co. In 1880 in Lamar Co. Mose is age 1 and Joe is age 7, living with their parents, Alfred and Ann Alford, and siblings.
George, his wife, and his father Mose Alford are buried in Fairland Cemetery, Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Mose’s Find A Grave memorial says he was born 4 Feb 1879 and died 3 Jan 1960.
A 1917 Lamar Co. death certificate for Mahaley King, age 34, lists her parents as Alfred Alford, born MS, and Ann Cornelis, born Lamar Co., TX.
His lineage: George Block 1914 TX1, Mose 1879 TX2, Alfred 1835 MS3.
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GEORGE FREDERICK ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Gordon Alford Matlock, AAFA #0829
RAINS COUNTY LEADER
Emory, Rains Co., TX—_____ November 1907
GEORGE F. ALFORD DEAD
ONE OF TEXAS’ RAREST CHARACTERS PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY
DALLAS, Nov. 15—General George F. Alford was found dead in his room at the Imperial Hotel about 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon. He was about the hotel office at night and retired about his usual hour. His lifeless remains were discovered by one of the hotel attendants at the hour named. Life had been extinct for several hours. It is supposed that he died from heart disease, a malady from which he had suffered for some time.
General Alford was a man of the world, a student, bon vivant, traveler and writer, and was widely known throughout the country. He had literary ability of a high order, and the contributions from his pen have enriched the historic literature of Texas. He is survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RMLeahy
Inscription:
George F. Alford
Born in New Madrid, Mo.
Aug. 4, 1836
Died Nov 13, 1907
After life’s fitful fever
He sleeps well
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Harriet L. Alford Evans in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Annie Marie Maulsby Alford; and sons Albert Hulbert Alford and Eugene Lemuel Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and his daughter Linda D. Alford Edmonson in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: George Frederick 1836 MO1, George G. 1793 NY2, George 1764 CT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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GEORGE THOMAS ALFORD
Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 March 1958
B’WOOD RESIDENTS’ BROTHER DIES MON.
George Alford of Okra [Eastland Co.], brother of four Brownwood residents, died Monday morning [March 17] in a Gorman [Eastland Co.] hospital. Funeral rites were to be held today at 2 p.m. at Long Branch Church north of Rising Star, with burial to follow in Elam School Cemetery [sic].
A native of Burnet County, he had lived in Okra nearly all his life.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Lynn, Lamesa; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Patterson, Gatesville; five brothers, Charles and Jessie Alford, Brownwood, and Preston, Asa and William Alford, Abilene, and two sisters, Mrs. R.H. Shores and Mrs. Roy Hitchcock, Brownwood.
Higginbotham Funeral Home, Rising Star, was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Elm Cemetery, Okra, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patina Herrington
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ether Alford; his son Lynn Alford; his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and siblings brothers Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Thomas 1890 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD
Clara Chambers Alford, Temple Alford, George Washington. Alford, Rosalie Alford, Bennie Alford (circa 1930)
Photo from Facebook page “Farm Road 1 – From one end to the other“
Posted by Ronald Barlow on 25 July 2014
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Sunday, 23 November 1941
TEXAS PEACE OFFICER DIES
HEMPHILL [Sabine Co.], Tex., Nov. 22—George Alford, 64, noted East Texas peace officer, died today in Beaumont of gunshot wounds accidentally inflicted by a son-in-law a week ago.
The accident occurred at Pineville [Rapides Parish, LA?].
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Abner Jefferson Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Burtis Terry Alford, Collis Levi Alford, and George Nelson Alford Sr. in Delaware Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Washington 1879 TX1, Burtis Terry 1845 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD, JR.
Seagoville, Dallas Co., TX—_____ February 2015
George Alford passed away on February 18, 2015 in Mesquite [Dallas Co.], TX at the age of 86.
He was born on September 21, 1928 to George and Teedy Alford, Sr. of Palmer, TX.
George grew up in a musically talented family and loved to play the guitar and sing gospels songs. He was known for never saying a bad word about anyone, didn’t smoke or curse and was the sweetest man God ever put on earth, when God made him he definitely threw away the mold. Known as “Pepaw” and “Papaw” by the kids, he loved spending quality time with them and will be missed dearly.
Preceding him in death are his parents George and Teedy Alford, son George W. Alford, III, and wife of 45 years, Eva.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Barbara Alford; daughter Willa Smith, son-in-law Ricky Smith; stepsons: Michael Morgan, Bruce Morgan and wife Janie, daughter-in-law Cindy Gammons; grandchildren: Patricia Brown, David Alford, Michelle Smith, Ricky Smith, Jr. and wife Jessica, Adam Gammons, Phedra Kinsel and Austin Morgan; great-grandchildren: Jason, Tyler, Colton, Morgan, Bryan, Blayke, Shane and Brett and a host of extended family and friends.
The family will receive visitors 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Roselawn Funeral Home, Seagoville, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, 2015 with interment to follow in the Garden of Scriptures, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Seagoville, TX.
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Seagoville, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, snipps
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his siblings Flora Bell Alford Jackson, James David Alford, Minnie Lou Alford Fox, and Shelby Arnel Alford and in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: George Washington 1928 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GEORGIA ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 June 2004
Mrs. Georgia Alford, 96, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2004 at a local nursing home.
She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Georgia was born July 10, 1907 in Copeland, Texas to Jordan and Mayliza Alford.
She is survived by her lovely daughter, Verna Mae Spells of Corpus Christi, Texas and a host of cousins and friends....
Service will be Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Seaside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Seaside Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Georgia Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
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GEORGIA VIOLA ALFORD GILL
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1990
Georgia Alford Gill, 72, died Thursday, September 7, 1989 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gill was the former owner and founder of Georgia Gill Electrolysis Clinic and a charter member and Past President of the Association of Texas Electrologists.
She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and Todd Sorenson of Hollis, New Hampshire; son and daughter-in law Robert and Cheryl Gill of Pine, Colorado; grand-children, Bobby and Lindsay Gill; brother, Edward Alford of Bogalusa, La.; sister, Jessie Chetta of Metairie, La.
Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert I. Gill, Sr.
Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis and Sons, 1010 Bering Dr., after 12 noon Friday, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday…. Interment to be in Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, La….
Photo from Ponemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keri Fuller Long, AAFA #1340
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Georgia A. Gill (SS# issued in LA) was born 17 Jan 1917, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her siblings Jessie Cephronia Alford Chetta and William Edward Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
She was the daughter of William Edward Alford and Leona Crain.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Georgia 1917 ??1, William Edward 1876 LA2, Jesse G. 1838 MS3, William 1804 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GEORGIA MAE ALFORD
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 9 June 2006
Georgia Mae Alford, 89, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Scott Funeral Home. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Georgia M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 June 1917, last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Simon Alford Sr.; and sister Doris Alford Lewis in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Simon “Jack” Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries.
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GERARD JAMES “JAY” ALFRED, JR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Gerard “Jay” James Alfred, Jr. passed away on January 15, 2009 after a long battle from many injuries that he substained from a motorcycle accident on September 29, 2007. Jay was born on August 11, 1978 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Morgan City, Louisiana and then he moved to Humble, Texas in 2004. Jay was truly a strong man who loved life and his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Paula Alfred and daughter Amanda Halcomb, son in law Andrew Halcomb, Sr. and grandchildren, Devan Mock and Andrew Halcomb, Jr. His best friends in life, Kevin Whaley, Pam Martin, William “Mark” Brown, Toben and Michelle Digger, Todd Lipsky (he considered them his brothers and sisters) his father Gerard James Alfred, Sr. and step mother, Jane Polito, mother in law, Ann Rose Johnson, father in law, Mark Siegel. Sister in laws, Pat Voss and Ruth Ann Vargas and their children Ashley, Anna, and A.J. His aunt Karen Knight (as she was like a mother to him much of his life) her children, Tara, Anna, Jimmie, Charita. His aunt & god mother, Bridget Thibadeaux, and his uncle & god father, Bede Alfred. Uncles, B.J., David, Roy and aunts, Carla, Debbie, Regina, Becky. Many cousins, nieces and nephews. His mother, Deborah Smith McElfresh and sisters Kimberly and Mia.
Jay worked for Fiberspar, Inc., located in Houston, Texas. There he left behind many coworkers/friends that miss Jay’s sense of humor and his compassion. Jay was an honorary member of the Harris County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 39, Houston, Texas. A member of the Sons of American Legion, Morgan City, Louisiana.
Jay loved his late grandfather and grandmother Bernie and Ruth Alfred. He will be missed by many but he will live on through many of the people that he touched. To know Jay was to love Jay. He gave us love, happiness and forgave us of our faults. We were lucky to have shared his life with him as it made us able to love more.
We are having a memorial to celebrate Jay’s life, on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Harris County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 39, located at 3130 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77009. Time of the memorial is 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, 713-793-3725 and there will be donation cards at the memorial. The family would like to thank the Cy-Fair Fire Department/EMS, the Memorial Herman Life Flight Crew and Dr. Phillip Adams.
Jay spent over a year at Triumph Hospital in Tomball and his wife wants to thank the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the ones that were part of this journey with her. As Jay would say - “life is too short so love, laugh and forgive all those who are part of our journey in this life”. Jay you are loved and will be missed.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gerald [sic] James Alfred (SS# issued in OK), last residence Humble, Harris Co., TX.
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GERALDINE ENGLISH ALFORD
Father of Dixie Lee Alford O’Reilly, AAFA #937, Dinah Lee Alford Zaleski, AAFA #0938, Emmett Norman Alford, AAFA #0939, and Debbie Lee Alford, AAFA #0940
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 August 2006
Geraldine English Alford, 84, our dearest, sweet mother, peacefully left this earth on August 13, 2006. She had an incredible energy and endless desire to give family and friends opportunities to experience life. She died as she lived with integrity and grace.
Geraldine was born September 22, 1921 and was preceded in death by her loving husband Norman Winston Alford. The focus of Geraldine’s life was her family: her beloved children Dixie O’Reilly and husband Tom, Dinah Zaleski and husband Dr. Henry Zaleski, Emmett Alford and Susan Romeo and Debbie Alford. She had ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She cherished her beloved sister Mary Lois Burge.
The family cordially invites friends to a visitation on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 from four o’clock in the afternoon to eight o’clock that evening at the Bradshaw-Carter Home, 1734 West Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery Chapel, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598 at three o’clock in the afternoon, Thursday, August 17, 2006. Donations in Geraldine’s honor may be made to the Parkinson Society, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Geraldine E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Norman Winston Alford, in this compilation.
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GERTRUDE G. ALVORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Saturday, 29 January 2005
Gertrude G. Alvord, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, died Jan. 27, 2005. She was 87.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Alvord of Orinda, Calif.; a son, John Alvord of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Grace Presbyterian Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude G. Alvord (SS# issued in IN) was born 17 July 1917, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
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GERTRUDE ADA WALLER ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 May 1975
FORT WORTH—Gertrude Ada Alford, 55, died early Monday as the result of a fire at her home.
Mrs. Alford was found in the bedroom. Authorities said she apparently died from smoke inhalation. Most of the fire centered in the living room. Firemen said a cigarette may have set a love seat on fire.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Dec 1920 and died _____ May 1975, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Donald Glenn Alford; and daughter Donna Nancy Alford McMullen in this compilation.
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GERTRUDE M. GUTHRIE ALFORD
Mother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Thursday, 17 April 1986
Services for Mrs. J.L. (Gertrude) Alford, 79, of Brownwood will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial in Greenleaf Cemetery. Paul McClung will officiate.
Mrs. Alford, a retired licensed vocational nurse, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday [April 16] at a local nursing home after a short illness.
Born Sept 12, 1906 in Brady, she married J.L. (Jess) Alford Sept. 20, 1924 in Brownwood. She was a lifetime resident of Brownwood and a member of Fourth and Stewart Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Alford of San Angelo and Bob W. Alford of Dublin [AAFA #0908]; two brothers, Bill Guthrie of Brownwood and Buster Guthrie of Sweetwater; two sisters, Oma King of Paonia, Colo. and Mary Deere of Brownwood; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Gertrude Alford (SS# issued in TX) and list her death date as _____ April 1986, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Jesse Leroy Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Charles Allen Alford in this compilation.
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GERTRUDE MAY JOHNSON HALLFORD
DAILY NEWS
Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—26 May 2001
DUNN—Gertrude May Hallford of Big Spring, mother of Nelson Hallford of Dunn, died Thursday, May 24, at her son’s home following a long illness.
Services for Mrs. Hallford, 86, was Monday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Trinity Memorial Park.
Born on December 12, 1914 in Pleasanton, she married Hoyt Hallford on November 11, 1932 in Lovington, New Mexico. She had lived in Big Spring since 1929 and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She had worked at Golden Plains Nursing Home, Webb Air Force Base, Howard College, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, and Nurses Unlimited. She retired four years ago.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Jarrett and Annie May Steele Johnson; one brother, Richard Johnson; three sons, Raymond, Robert, and Frankie Hallford; her husband, Hoyt Hallford in 1970; and six grandchildren.
Survivors include five daughters, Mary Lancaster and Jean Armstrong, both of Big Spring, Ruth Miller, Carolyn Hopper, both of Roswell, New Mexico, and Florence Hoffman of Vanderbilt, Texas; one stepdaughter, Irene Hallford of Cumberland, North Carolina; two sons, Billy Hallford of Big Spring and Hoyt Hallford, Jr. of Noble, Oklahoma; three brothers, Harland Johnson of Irving, Tom Johnson and Sidney Johnson, both of Big Spring; 37 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren.
In another article:
BIG SPRING HERALD
Big Spring, Howard Co., TX—27 May 2001
Gertrude May Hallford, 86, of Big Spring, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001, at her son’s residence following a long illness.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, May 28, at Myers & Smith Chapel with the Rev. Randy Reeves and Raford Dunagan officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park.
Gertrude was born Dec. 19, 1914, in Pleasanton. She married Hoyt Hallford on Nov. 11, 1932, in Lovington, N.M., and she had lived in Big Spring since 1929. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. Hallford had worked at Golden Plains Nursing Home, Webb Air Force Base, Howard College, SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf and Nurses Unlimited. She retired at the age of 82.
She is survived by five daughters, Mary Lancaster and husband Ted of Big Spring, Ruth Miller, Carolyn Hopper and husband J.B., all of Roswell, N.M., Jean Armstrong of Big Spring and Florence Hoffman and husband Lewis, of Vanderbilt; one step-daughter, Irene Hallford of Cumberland, N.C.; three sons, Nelson Hallford and wife Kaye, of Dunn, Billy Hallford and wife Sandra, of Big Spring; Hoyt Hallford Jr. and wife Jacque, of Noble, Okla.; three brothers, Harland Johnson of Irving, Tom Johnson and Sidney Johnson, both of Big Spring; 37 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Jarrette and Annie May Steele Johnson; one brother, Richard Johnson; three sons, Raymond (Sonny), Robert and Frankie Hallford; one adopted daughter, Georgia Hallford; her husband, Hoyt Hallford on April 12, 1970; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Danny Armstrong, Brandon Hallford, Billy W. Hallford, Hoyt Hoffman, Lewis Hoffman Jr. and Ben Hoffman. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Lancaster, Bobby Armstrong Jr. and Charles Hallford.
The family will receive friends today from 4-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gertrude Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Big Spring, Howard Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Hoyt Hicks Hallford; and her daughter, Mary Ann Hallford Lancaster, in this compilation.
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GILBERT HURST “BILLY” ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 February 1992
Alford, G.H. “Bill,” 67, of Corpus Christi died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. today, Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Corpus Christi. Burial 4 p.m. today, Forest Grove Cemetery, Forest Grove. (Phillips & Luckey, Rockdale)
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Iris Lenora Harding Alford; children Jerry Ray Alford and Sandra Kay Alford Hiller; mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Ida Lucille Alford Young, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gilbert Hurst “Billy” 1924 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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GILLIS LINIEL ALFORD
Gillis Liniel Alford and his brother Price Almon Alford
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 10 September 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
ATHENS [Henderson Co.]—Services for Gillis L. Alford, 81, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Caroll-Lehr Memorial Chapel, Athens….
Cremation will follow the services.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [September 9] in an Athens hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born Sept. 25, 1908, in West Virginia and was an Athens resident 11 years moving from Anchorage, Alaska, where he resided 15 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he was a crew chief for mechanics on B-24s. He was a special inspector for the U.S. Government Civil Service 25 years and retired in 1968.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Alford, Athens; one daughter, Helen Hill, Seagoville; one brother, Price A. Alford, Dallas; two grandsons, Michael Hill and Edward Hill; three great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews….
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gillis L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel Lorena Carpenter Alford; his parents, John Robert Alford Sr. and Mary Catherine Keeling Alford Roose; and his brother John Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
His lineage: Gillis Liniel 1908 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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GLADYS PAULINE ANDERS ALFORD
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 11 March 2012
MARSHALL—Gladys Pauline Anders Alford of San Augustine, Texas, passed away March 8, 2012, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 97.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Chapel of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Holrath officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, March 11, 2012, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Gladys is survived by her son, Dr. Donald W. Alford, and daughter-in-law, Jane Beck Alford of Marshall, Texas; grandson, John Matthew Alford, and granddaughter-in-law, Andrea Santmyer Alford; great-grandson, Noah Matthew Alford of Sterling, Virginia; brother, Aubrey D. Anders; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gladys was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas. She was a member of the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She lived most of her life in San Augustine, except for the past six years when she lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Alford in Marshall, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine or Central Baptist Church in Marshall.
Condolences may be offered or online obituary viewed at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Photos from Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Fitzgerald
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Gladys’s gravestone says she was born 27 Sept 1914 in San Augustine Co., TX.
Gladys Pauline Anders married Felter Luther Alford on 17 March 1934 in San Augustine Co., TX.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Harrison Alford & Nancy Ellen Fountain.
Her husband’s lineage: Felter Luther 1907 TX1, Alto Bertis 1884 AL2, John Harrison 1844 AL3.
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GLEN ROBERT ALFORD
Brother of Donald Earl Alford, AAFA #0515
From The Men and Women in WWII, Veterans from Houston County, TX
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Sunday, 15 January 2006
Mr. Glen Robert Alford, age 85 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in the Mya Nursing Home in Palestine.
Mr. Alford was born May 27, 1920 in Creek to Guy and Tina Mae Alford and was a resident of Houston County for most of his life. Mr. Alford enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately following the attack of Pearl Harbor and spent over two years in the South Pacific as a radioman on a destroyer. Mr. Alford’s ship participated in several battles including Guadalcanal and the Midway Islands and he was discharged on October 3, 1945 as a Third Class Petty Officer. Mr. Alford was retired and had worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Austonio Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sister Mamie Dean, of Pasadena; brother Donald Alford, of Poway, Calif.; seven nieces; six nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Alford; parents Guy Alford and Tina Mae Barbee Alford; brother Guy Alford; and sisters Irma Douglass and Ella Mae Smith.
Funeral Services for Mr. Glen Robert Alford were held Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Glen Robert Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Poway, San Diego Co., CA [?].
See the obituaries of his wife, Bonnie Frances Guinn Bowman Alford; and his brother Guy Horace Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Glen Robert 1920 TX1, Guy Horace 1888 TX2, Frank Albert 1857 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GLENDA LOUISE ALFORD CAVER
CITIZENS JOURNAL
Atlanta, Cass Co., TX—Sunday, 30 July 2006
Sept. 27, 1929 - July 25, 2006
Funeral services for Glenda Caver, 76, of Atlanta were held of 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at First Baptist Church of Atlanta with the Rev. Wes Chambers officiating. Interment followed in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mrs. Caver was born in Smackover, Ark., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta where she was a member of the Bethal Sunday school class. She was a charter member of the Atlanta Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, service over 5,000 volunteer hours.
Survivors include her husband, Harold “Budda” Caver of Atlanta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Susan Caver of Atlanta, Steven and Jann Caver of Keller, and Tom and Donna Caver of Atlanta; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Shirley Alford of Longview; seven grandchildren, Scott Caver, Amy Gosset, Chris Caver, Kelly Gaver, Callie Spivey, Sam Caver and Simon Caver; the four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. The guest book may be signed at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Glenda Louise Caver (SS# issued in TX), last residence Atlanta, Cass Co., TX.
On the 1930 census in Smackover, Union Co., AR, Glenda L. Alford, age 6/12 AR, is listed with her parents, Glenn D. Alford 26 MS, and Lois 25 MS.
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GLENICE VIOLA ALFORD MCINTIRE
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 10 May 2009
Glenice Viola (Alford) McIntire passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was born March 16, 1922 in Pickton, Texas to Martin and Della Alford. She was valedictorian of her 7th grade class. She went on to attend business school in Dallas. She was employed by the L.B. Price Company where she met her future husband of 64 years, J. Edgar McIntire.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, A.G. and Thurman Warren Alford; sister Doris White and daughter and son-in-law, William Earl and Doris Lynn Kays.
She leaves behind her husband; son, James McIntire; sister, Mary Carpenter; and granddaughters, Megan, Morgan and Mandy McIntire. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a caring housewife, a great cook, a kind, giving and funny woman. She will be missed by all.
Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 pm on Sunday~May 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday~May 11, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Glenice Viola McIntire (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her father, John Martin Alford; and siblings Doris Lou Alford White and Thurman Warren Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Arthur Green Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Glenice Viola 1922 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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GOLDIA MAE BRASHEARS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Goldia Mae Brashears Alford, wonderful wife and mother, went home to be with her Lord on March 28, 2011 at the age of 92. Visitation is on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home. A memorial celebration of her life will be Thursday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. at Gaston Oaks Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Cook officiating.
Goldia was born on May 22, 1918 in Olden, Eastland County, Texas, to James and Prudie Brashears. She was one of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death. After graduation from Eastland High School, she began work at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and after 3 years was transferred to Fort Hood where she met the love of her life, Charles E. Alford, who had recently returned from World War II. Goldia and Charles were married on May 30, 1950 at Gaston Avenue Baptist Church in Dallas where they were faithful members for the next 61 years. Goldia and Charles had three children, Sharon, David and Marilyn. As a devoted mother, Goldia chose to stay home and raise her kids. She was involved in all aspects of their lives, serving in the PTA, as a den mother, and a drill team mom. After 20 years, she returned to work at Southwestern Bell, working for the same boss she had left earlier, in order to help put all three children through Baylor University. After all three had graduated from Baylor, she retired with 23 years of service. Goldia was devoted to her husband “Charlesee” and together, they enjoyed a long and blessed marriage. They traveled the world, enjoyed their grandchildren, and were active in their church and many community organizations. Goldia was a member of the WMU, the Dallas Woman’s Forum, Baylor Auxiliary, and various book clubs.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles E. Alford, her daughter Sharon Sexton and husband, Sam of Waco, son David C. Alford and wife, Laura of Waco, and daughter Marilyn Kusters and husband Steve of Plano, grandchildren Sally and Stephen Sexton, David, William, and Katherine Alford, Alex, Andrew, and Adream Kusters, and many nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are Goldia’s grandsons: Stephen Sexton, David Alford, Jr., William Alford, Alex Kusters, Andrew Kust-ers and Adream Kusters. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the caregivers of Visiting Angels for their love and compassion.
Memorials may be made to Gaston Oaks Baptist Church, to Visiting Angels, or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.RestlandFuneralHome.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Goldia Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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GOLDIE HALLFORD MONROE
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—10 October 2013
Goldie Hallford Monroe, 87, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at an Abilene nursing center.
The daughter of Lorea (Seymore) and Thomas Andrew Hallford, Goldie was born on September 9, 1926 in Brown County, Texas, and graduated from Bangs High School. She married S. D. Monroe, Jr. on January 14, 1955 in Tuscola, Texas. She was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years. Goldie was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene.
Her parents and two brothers, Tommy Hallford and Robert “Skeeter” Hallford, preceded her in death.
Goldie is survived by her husband, S.D. Monroe, Jr. of Abilene; daughter, Debbie Alexander and husband Steve of Granbury, Texas; two brothers and spouses, Ben Hallford and Ann of Keller, and David Hallford and Candy of Abilene; sister, Johnnie Goforth and husband John of Aledo, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews including her niece, Carolyn Atkins and her husband Chris of Lawn.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, officiated by Rev. Jack Ridlehoover and Dr. Jeff Reid. Interment will follow in Buffalo Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family extends special thanks to Dr. E. Victor Hudman II, M.D., JoAnn Barton, P.A. and Clay Bulls, P.A. and their wonderful office staff for their compassionate care of Goldie and her family.
Memorials may be made to Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Food Pantry, 701 S. Pioneer Dr., Abilene, TX 79605, or Minister’s Mentoring & Consulting Service, PO Box 6226, Abilene, TX 79608.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GORDON ALFORD, JR.
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ August 2012
Gordon Alford Jr., 75, of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Gordon was born in Paris, Texas on July 30, 1936, to the late Gordon Alford Sr., and Peggy Beard Alford Owens. Gordon retired from Houston Chemical in Beaumont after 33 years of service. Gordon loved camping, fishing and riding his Harley with his wife and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Gordon was a devoted husband and loving father.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Frank Owens, and brother, Frank Owens Jr.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen Abraham Alford, son, Gordon Alford III and his wife Della of Port Arthur; daughters, Carol Denise Walker of Ohio; Stephanie LeBlanc and her husband Wayne of Bridge City; Christine McGaughan and her husband Paul of Austin; and Erica Alford of Port Arthur; sisters Betty Hogg and her husband Steve of Little Cypress; Joann Ross of Orange; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gordon Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his half-brother Billy Joe Alford; and aunt Mollie Laverne Alford Blum in this complation.
From TX Births: Gordon Alford was born 30 July 1936 in Red River Co., the son of Gordon Alford and Peggy Lavada Reeves.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Gordon 1936 TX1, Lewis Gordon 1910 TX2, Percy Ethelbert 1886 TX3, Phillip Henly 1860 TN4, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC5, Jones 1807 NC6, Lemuel 1766 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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GORDON JAY ALFORD
Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., TX—_____ August 2014
BLOOMINGTON [Victoria Co.]—Gordon Jay Alford, 58 passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was born in Port Lavaca on April 14, 1956 to the late Bill and Marie Alford.
He was very active at Alamo Heights Baptist Church and loved the LORD. He love fishing and cooking. He cooked with his wife, for the church, and the fish, he enjoyed catching even though he did not eat it. Gordon loved Sherry, Shelly, Ryan, and his four-legged “girls” Roxie and Abby. Many will miss him…he’s gone “fishing in Heaven”.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Dawdy Alford; daughter, Shelly Bucek; son, Ryan Alford; and his sister, Louise Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his best friend, “fishing buddy”, Rick Rucker.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca. Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Alamo Heights Baptist Church with Reverend Miles Miears and Reverend J.V. Helms, officiating. Burial is in East Texas on Sunday.
Pallbearers are Jon Blevins, Leland Cox, Kenneth Moehnke, Joe Machacek, Gary Bowman and Lupe Montalvo.
Memorials may be made in Gordon’s name to Alamo Heights Baptist Church.
Arrangements in the care of Grace Funeral Chapel.
Photo from Garden Oaks Memorial Cemetery, Berryville, Henderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, T. E. Kelly
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Billy Joe Alford and Elma Marie Gautreaux Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Gordon Jay 1956 TX1, Billy Joe 1927 TX2, Lewis Gordon 1910 TX3, Percy Ethelbert 1886 TX4, Phillip Henly 1860 TN5, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC6, Jones 1807 NC7, Lemuel 1766 NC8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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GRADY SUD ALFORD
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Friday, 9 July 2010
SAN SABA—Graveside services for Grady Alford, 55, will be held at 11 a.m. today, in Richland Springs Cemetery.
He died Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Survivors include his daughters, Tabitha Allen and Melody Alford; brother, James K Alford and wife Sue; sister, Nancy Thomas and husband Randy; and three nephews.
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SAN SABA NEWS & STAR
San Saba, San Saba Co., TX—15 July 2010
Grady Alford, 55, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Medical Center of Plano. He was born December 27, 1954 in San Saba, Texas, the son of James H. Alford and Nelda Locklear.
He is survived by his daughters, Tabitha Allen and Melody Alford; his brother, James K. Alford and wife Sue Alford; sister, Nancy Thomas and husband Randy Thomas; nephews, Matthew Alford, Grant Alford and wife Lauren Alford, and Spencer Alford.
Memorial Services were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at The Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs, Texas.
Funeral Services under the direction of Howell-Doran Funeral Home.
Photo from Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Briggs-Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grady Sud Alford (SS# issued in MD), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Nelda Forrestine Locklear Alford; and brother Jaffe Lynn Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Grady Sud 1954 TX1, James Hampton 1921 LA2, Henry James 1894 LA3, John 1866 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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GREGORY H. ALFORD
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—_____ July 2012
February 20, 1956 - July 3, 2012
Gregory H. Alford, 56, Memorial Visitation: 10:00-11:00 am, Monday, July 9, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Monday, July 9, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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GRETCHEN BELL “DUTCH” ALFORD GUNN ARNOLD
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Funeral services for Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Arnold, 91, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro at 2 p.m. with Bro. Tommy Hall, Bro. Troy Hollingsworth and Bro. Jack Culpepper conducting.
Interment will follow at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton [Hopkins Co.] with Bill Boyd, Tony Boyd, Shawn Boyd, Chris Gunn, B.J. Gunn Jr., Curtis Lamar Gunn, Andrew Mitchell, Cody Mitchell, Joe Mitchell serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Arnold died Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Sulphur Springs.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro.
She was born on March 7, 1925, in Pickton to the late A.J. “Jack” Alford and Effie Francis Keith Alford.
She married Curtis Leon Gunn on June 10, 1939; he preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1961. She later married L.Z. Arnold on Feb. 6, 1965; he preceded her on June 30, 1993.
She was a seamstress, was a current member of Winterfield Baptist Church and a former member of Davis Street Baptist Church. She was a 50 year member of the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include her daughters, Virgie Ann Boyd of Pickton and Carol Vernon and husband Roy Mitchell of Sulphur Springs; sons B.J. Gunn and wife Carmen of Hot Springs, Ark., and Leon Gunn and wife Patty of Pickton; 13 grandchildren, Bill, Tony and Shawn Boyd, Angela Boyd Sevier, Curtis, Megan and B.J. Gunn Jr., Chris and LeAnn Gunn, Stephanie Gunn Buster, Cody Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell and Joe Mitchell; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and eight sisters.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. C
Photo posted 11 Apr 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford; and siblings Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders, Bonnie Frances Alford Wright, Daisy Dell Alford Brown Warrick McCraw, and Levi Gordon Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Gretchen Bell 1925 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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GROCIE MAE HAMBY ALFORD BOYD
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 8 November 1963
Mrs. Grocie Mae Boyd, 56, of 5634 Irwin Road died at 5:30 a.m. today at her home.
She was born Jan 12, 1907, in Camden, Ala.
Mrs. Boyd was regional sales manager for Field Enterprises and had been with them 11 years. She was a member of the West Amarillo Christian Church.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Schooler-Gordon Colonial Chapel…. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are four sons, Ralph Alford of the home, Lynch Alford of Amarillo, Robert Alford of Augusta, Ga., and Burke Alford of Galveston; a daughter, Mrs. Nell Tullis of Amarillo; a brother, Alan Hamby of North Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. S.C. Capell and Mrs. James Lawler, both of Camden, and 10 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her son Lynch Thomas Alford Jr. in Alabama Obituaries.
From TX Death Certificates: Grocie Mae Boyd, born 12 Jan 1907 in AL, died 8 Nov 1963 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Her parents are Artie Hamby and Alice Wilson. The informant was her son, Ralph Alford.
From Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816–1942: Grocia Mae Hanby married Lynch Alford on 25 March 1923 in Wilcox Co., AL.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
Her first husband’s lineage: Lynch Thomas 1900 AL1, George Luck 1875 AL2, William Thomas 1826 SC3, Peachman 1795 VA4.
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GUY HORACE ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Donald Earl Alford, AAFA #0515
From The Men and Women in WWII, Veterans from Houston County, TX
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—4 September 2002
Services for Guy Horace Alford Jr., 84, of Buffalo [Leon Co.], will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Buffalo Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Buffalo Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 9, 1917 in Creek to Guy H. and Tina Mae Barbee Alford Sr.
Mr. Alford worked for Conoco for 35 years, retiring in 1982 as plant manager. He worked in Rio Grande Valley, Oklahoma and Wyoming. He retired in Wyoming and then moved to Buffalo.
He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Force. He was a Baptist. He was a Mason and a member of Hope Lodge No. 471, Rio Grande.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Douglass and Ella Mae Smith. He is survived by his wife, Vera Nell Alford of Buffalo; sons, Jerry Alford of Buffalo and Guy J. Alford of Buffalo; daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa; brothers, Donald Alford of San Diego and Glenn Alford of Crockett; a sister, Mamie Bean of Pasadena; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren….
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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—4 September 2002
Oct. 9, 1917 – Sept. 2, 2002
BUFFALO [Leon Co.]—Services for Guy Horace Alford Jr., 84, of Buffalo are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Buffalo Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Grissett of Little Flock Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Buffalo Cemetery….
Mr. Alford died Monday.
He was born in Creek, Houston County. He worked for Conoco for 35 years and retired in 1982 as plant manager. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Force. He was a Baptist. Mr. Alford was a Mason and member of Hope Lodge No. 471.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Nell Alford of Buffalo; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and DiAnn Alford of Buffalo, and Guy J. Alford of Buffalo; a daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Donald Alford of San Diego, Calif., and Glenn Alford of Crockett; a sister, Mamie Dean of Pasadena; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Guy H. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Buffalo, Leon Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Nell Flanagan Alford; and his brother Glen Robert Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Guy Horace 1917 TX1, Guy Horace 1888 TX2, Frank Albert 1857 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GWENDOLYN JOYCE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 23 January 2014
Gwendolyn Joyce Alford, 53, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2600 E. Rosedale St., the Rev. R.A. Toliver, pastor. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Morris-Bates. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. at the church.
Survivors: Mother, Ruby Alford (Howard); children, Reginald Alford and Daniel Brackens; brothers, Jimmy Alford (Charlene) and Gary Alford (Leticia); sisters, Debra James (Michael) and Lynda Alford (George); two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GWENDOLYN MARIE WALKER ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Gwendolyn Marie Alfred, 77, passed away December 9, 2008 in Pasadena, Texas. She was born September 18, 1931 in Trawick, Texas to the late, J.C. and Dona Walker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Gene Walker.
Gwendolyn leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 59 years, W.D. Alfred; daughter, Brenda Patrick and husband Don; brother, Donald Tompkins; grandchildren, Brock Haass, Shanna Felker, Blake Patrick; great-granddaughter, Madison Felker, and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of friends.
A visitation will be held at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A celebration of Gwendolyn’s life will be held Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Grand View Memorial Park.
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HALCUT ALFORD
From Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson Co, Texas 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices, by Linda Faust Houck (Nacodoches, TX: Ericson Books, 1999)
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—Friday, 29 June 1928
H. Alford died at family residence after brief illness, Wed. night [June 27]. He was born in Burleson Co. near Cooks Point in 1855.
He was the son of R.E. Alford and Elizabeth Alford, who came to this county from Mississippi in 1847. He was a member of Methodist church. Mr. Alford’s wife preceded him in death some 12 to 15 years ago. To this union eight children were born, two died quite young.
Surviving: D.L. Alford, Mrs. W.L. Alford, Miss Lizzie Alford of this city, Erwin Alford and Phil Alford of Beaumont, Robert Alford of Mumford, one brother: D.C. Alford of Caldwell, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Page and Mrs. E. Wallin of San Angelo. Burial was at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Photo from Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Houck
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Jane Scott Alford; children Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Lizzie Evans Alford, Philip Bruce Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford; mother, Frances Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lee Alford; and brother Dewitt C. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Halcut 1854 TX1, Richard Erwin 1818 GA2, Halcut 1789 GA3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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HARLEY MASON ALFRED
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Memorial services for Harley Mason Alfred, 59, of Corrigan, will be held at a later date. Mr. Alfred was born Nov. 1, 1950 in Pineland and died Aug. 28, 2010 in Corrigan. Corrigan Funeral Home, directors.
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TOLEDO CHRONICLE [online only]
Hemphill, Sabine Co., TX—_____ August 2010
Mr. Harley Mason Alfred, age 59, of Corrigan [Polk Co.], Texas, (a local native) passed away Aug. 28, 2010, in Corrigan.
Mr. Alfred was born Nov. 1, 1950, in Pineland [Sabine Co.], Texas.
Memorial services have been set for 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Wakefield Baptist Church, located at 3253 FM 357 between Corrigan and Apple Springs, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Corrigan Funeral Home Inc. on Front Street in Corrigan, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harley Mason Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corrigan, Polk Co., TX.
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HAROLD ALFORD
AAFA #0169
Father of Juanita Ann “Jann” Alford Harper, AAFA #0195
Brother of William Malcolm Alford Sr., AAFA #0198
Harold Alford with his daughter, Jann Alford Harper
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—26 March 1998
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Harold Alford, a member of a pioneer Houston County family, was born Jan. 5, 1914 near Austonio. He passed away on March 12, 1998 at the East Texas Medical Center Crockett.
Mr. Alford was the second of four sons born to Willie Owen Alford and Emily Ann Hiroms Alford. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in the Creek Community where he developed a lifelong love for southern traditional church singing. He graduated from Austonio High School where some of his basketball records were never broken. He went on to play basketball for Sam Houston State Teacher’s College in Huntsville. Mr. Alford was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Alcor in the Pacific Ocean [sic—actually Atlantic Ocean]. After the war, he began a long and successful career in the oilfield supply business, eventually forming the Alford Supply Company.
Mr. Alford was a true southern gentleman, a friend to all, and a benefactor to animals. He never said an unkind word about his fellow man; and he upheld the strictest code of ethics and moral character. He was a 50-year member of the Gray Masonic Lodge in Houston, and an original member of the Big Red Roundtable at the University of Houston which paved the way for the first Alumni Booster Club to be formed.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his older brother, Charles M. Alford of Austonio.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Juanita Johnson Alford, whom he met while she was teaching school in Austonio; only child, Jann Alford Harper [AAFA #0195] and husband, Kermit L. [Harper] of Houston; granddaughters, Claudette Harper Brown and Angeline Lee Harper of Houston; brothers W.M. Alford and Dorman Alford of Austonio.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford were held Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel.... Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wendell Alford, Bill Alford, W. D. Alford, Kenneth Alford, Steven West, and Kermit L. Harper....
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Johnson Alford; and brothers Charles Milton Alford, Dorman Alford, and William Malcolm Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Detailed information on Harold’s Alford ancestry was included with his “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Harold 1914 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HAROLD DEAN ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 1 October 2004
Harold Dean Alford, 54, of Dallas died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in a Dallas hospital.
The Rev. Alford was born Oct. 19, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot, pastor of New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church, Dallas, founder of Texarkana Prison Ministry and member of Dallas Baptist Ministers Union, BM&E State Convention of Texas and Omega Phi Psi.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lois Alford of Dallas; three daughters, Nakia Cherie Alford, Jekamiah Jalon Alford and Victoria Renell Alford of Dallas; two stepchildren, Patricia Maria Harris of Arlington, Texas, and Carlos Harris of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters, Carol Jean Alford of Brenham, Texas, and Ophelia Diane Gaines of Dallas; one brother, Bruce Marcus Alford of Atlanta; and four grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Black and Clark Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under direction of Haynes Mortuary....
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 30 September 2004
NATIVE SON, BAPTIST MINISTER HAROLD ALFORD DIES IN DALLAS
By John Fooks
His former math teacher and football coach, Dan Haskins, said the Rev. Harold Dean Alford displayed discipline, dedication and strong character as a young sophomore attending Dunbar High school in the mid-1960s.
Alford died Saturday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.
Born on Oct. 19, 1949, Alford was raised in Texarkana and graduated from Dunbar High School in May 1968. He was the second born of twins to Alford Washington and Minnie A. Reed.
“I knew Harold since he was a sophomore in Dunbar High School,” said Haskins.
Haskins would later serve as football coach at Texas High, principal at Texas High and assistant superintendent for the Texarkana Independent School District.
“Harold’s mother, Minnie Reed, and I went to school and graduated together in 1948 from Dunbar,” Haskins said. “I had Harold and his twin sister, Carol, in my algebra II class at Dunbar. I also coached Harold, and he was a very dedicated and determined young man.”
In 1972, Alford joined the ministry and served as assistant pastor to the Rev. W.L. Wilder of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He pastored at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Triggs, Ark., and Red Oak Grove Baptist Church in Ashdown, Ark.
In 1973, Alford received a bachelor of science degree and teacher certification in health and physical education and recreation from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. He also attended Dallas Theological Seminary.
He eventually accepted a position at Sunset Baptist Church in Texarkana, where he served for 16 years as senior pastor.
Someone else who knew Alford most of his life is Sunset Baptist Church member Minnie Howard.
“Harold was my former pastor and friend, and I knew him practically all his life,” Howard said. “He and my six girls and one boy all grew up together. Harold was just like one of my own. He grew up over in the Rose Hill community, but he was always over at my house in the Grandview community near Liberty Eylau.
“He was a beautiful young man, never met a stranger, and a very wonderful and dynamic speaker and preacher.”
Before moving to Dallas nine years ago, Alford retired from Red River Army Depot after 20 years, where he was an EEO counselor. He was also a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
His pastorate for the last nine years was with the New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church in Dallas, where he coined the slogan, “No matter what the need, no matter what the problem, no matter what the trouble, we know that God can solve them because God is in control….”
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 October 2004
The Rev. Harold Dean Alford, pastor for nine years of New Jerusalem Institutional Baptist Church, has died after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Alford, 64, was known as a “singing preacher” who often ended his sermons with a song, members of his church said. He previously was senior pastor for 16 years at Sunset Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, where he founded the Texarkana Prison Ministry.
He died Sept. 25. Black and Clark Funeral Home officiated at his service Sept. 30 at New Jerusalem.
“He had a view of the future and was in the process of putting forth many of his ideas, like a home for senior citizens, when he died,” said Alfred Harris, Deacon Board chairman at New Jerusalem, 3022 S. Beckley Ave.
His wife, Minnie Alford, said the couple would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Oct. 19, which also would be his 65th birthday.
She said her husband led by example and followed his favorite motto: “No matter what the need, no matter what the problem, no matter what the trouble, we know that God can solve them, because God is in control.”
Mr. Alford graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1973. He worked for 20 years at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana. He attended Dallas Theological Seminary after he moved to Dallas in the mid-1990s.
He was a member of groups including the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, the Galilee-Griggs District Association and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by three daughters, Nakia Cherie Alford, Jekamiah Jalon Alford, Victoria ReNell Alford; two stepchildren, Patricia Maria Harris and Carlos Harris Jr.; one brother, Bruce Marcus Alford; and two sisters, Ophelia Diane Gaines and his twin Carol Jean Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold D. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence De Soto, Dallas Co., TX.
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HAROLD F. ALFORD, SR.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 February 1978
NAVASOTA—Funeral services for Mr. Harold F. Alford Sr., 53, of Richards will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson. Father Bernard J. O’Neill, priest, will officiate Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Tuesday morning [January 31] at his residence in Richards.
He was born June 1, 1924, in Houston. He had lived in Richards for eight years. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife. Mrs. Virginia Lee Alford of Richards; one daughter, Miss Paula B. Alford of Richards; two sons, Harold F. Alford Jr. of Houston and Mark F Alford of Richards.
A rosary will be recited today at 8:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Lindley-Robertson Funeral Home in Navasota.
Photo from Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gary
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ Jan 1978] dates of Harold Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Virginia Lee Lemay Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Harold F. Alford Sr., resident of Grimes Co., TX, dies 31 Jan 1978. He was born in Houston, Harris Co., TX, son of Noel O. Alford and Irene Fashon. The informant was Virginia Lee Alford.
From TX Death Certificates: Noel Owen Alford Sr. was born 14 March 1896 in Orange, TX, son of Frank Alford and Myrtes McEleveen. He died 27 Apr 1966 in Crockett, Houston Co., TX. He served in WWI.
Noel Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card confirms his birth date but says he was born in Osyka, MS. He is 21 years old, single, living in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He is supporting his father and sisters.
In 1920, Noel Alford, 23 MS divorced, is living with the family of his sister, Edith Korpriva, 18 MS.
In 1910, Noel, 13 MS, is living with his family in Osyka, Pike Co., MS: father Frank 35 MS, first marriage 17 years; mother Myrtie 33 LA 6 children 6 living; and 5 sisters, all born in MS.
From Mississippi Marriages, 1776–1935 (Ancestry): F.O. Alford married Myrtis McElven [probably McElveen] on 30 July 1892 in Pike Co., MS.
Frank Alford (1886–1919) and Myrtis Alford (1880–1911) are buried in Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, Pike Co., MS [Find A Grave]. However, the birth dates listed are probably incorrect. In a Query published in AAFA ACTION, March 1992, birth dates for Frank and Myrtis are said to be: Frank 1875 MS, Myrtis Oct 1877 LA.
His lineage: Harold F. 1924 TX1, Noel Owen 1896 MS2, Frank 1875 MS3.
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HAROLD JOE ALFORD
GONZALES INQUIRER
Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX—Thursday, 13 March 2008
Harold Joe Alford of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home at the age of 68.
He was born December 24, 1939 in Wills Point, Texas to Harry Lee and Denneth Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Kurtz Alford of Gonzales; daughters, Christina Maldonado and husband Roy, Sylvia Maldonado and husband Hector of Gonzales, Becky Tolle and husband Scott of New Braunfels; one son, Joey Alford and one step-son, Dominic Flores, both of Gonzales.
He is also survived by a sister, Judy Martin of Mesquite; grandchildren, Brittany and Jake Maldonado, Hector Maldonado, Amanda and Zachary Alford and Nick Flores, all of Gonzales, Scooter Tolle of New Braunfels and Roy Lee Maldonado, Jr, who is currently serving out country in Iraq; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Audrey and Lloyd Kurtz, of Gonzales
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother, Larry Lee Alford.
Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at Pecan Branch Cemetery on Hwy. 90 A-East in Gonzales.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales.
Buffington Funeral Home, 424 St. Peter, Gonzales, 830-672-3322, was in charge of arrangements.
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VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Harold Joe Alford of Gonzales passed away March 10, 2008, at age 68. He was born to Harry Lee and Denneth Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Kurtz Alford; daughters, Christina and Sylvia Maldonado, and Becky Tolle; son, Joey Alford; stepson, Dominic Flores; sister, Judy Martin; eight grandchildren; and mother and father-in-law, Audrey and Floyd Kurtz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Visitations will be held Wednesday, March 12, from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Pecan Branch Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buffington Funeral Home, Gonzales, 830-672-3322.
Photo from Pecan Branch Cemetery, Gonzales Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OldHouseNut
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold Joe Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX.
See the obituary of his father, Harry Lee Alford, in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Harold Joe 1939 TX1, Harry Lee 1909 MS2, Robert E.L. 1873 MS3, Theodore 1839 MS4, John William 1801 GA5.
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HARRIET L. ALFORD EVANS
[Although she died in MN, we are also including her obituary here because TX was her residence.]
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 27 April 1950
MRS. EVANS’ RITES SET IN MINNEAPOLIS
Funeral services for Mrs. William Leroy Evans, 90, an early Dallas clubwoman and resident here seventy years, will be held Thursday in Minneapolis, Minn. Burial also will be there.
Mrs. Evans died there Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar G. Hanschke. Her Dallas residence was at 3619 Rawlins. She visited her daughter every year in Minneapolis and became ill on her last trip there several months ago.
Mrs. Evans was born at Alford’s Bluff on the Trinity River in Trinity County. As a child she lived in Galveston where her father, George F. Alford, was in the cotton business.
When she finished school in Staunton, Va., her family moved to Dallas. In 1881, she married William Leroy Evans of Alabama.
Mrs. Evans was a charter member of the Dallas Woman’s Club and among the first elected members of the Dallas Shakespeare Club.
She also held memberships in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
She is survived by one son, John F. Evans of Little Rock, Ark., and two daughters, Mrs. Hanschke and Mrs. George T. Atkins of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, #47592448
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, George Frederick Alford, in this compilation.We included the obituaries of her mother, Annie Marie Maulsby Alford; and brothers Albert Hulbert Alford and Eugene Lemuel Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and her sister Linda D. Alford Edmonson in Missouri Obituaries.
Her husband, William Leroy Alford, died in 1925 and is buried in Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas, TX [Find A Grave].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
Her lineage: Harriet L. 1859 TX1, George Frederick 1836 MO2, George G. 1793 NY3, George 1764 CT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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HARRIET LETHA ‘HATTIE” GALBREATH ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—_____ August 1951
Mrs. M.T. Alford, 92 years of age, and resident of Milam County for more than 80 years, died Saturday morning [August 11] at the home of her daughter, Mr. W.E. McKeown.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in the chapel of Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, with the officiating minister, Rev. H.E. Crone of Temple, a former pastor of the Christian Church here. Casket attendants were M.J. Alford, Luther Wise, Jr., Roy Alford, Jimmie Alford, Bill Alford and Weldon Alford.
Honorary Pallbearers named were Arthur McDaniel, Dallas Duncan, L.L. Keen, Ollie Kyle, Jim Eads, Grover York, Henry Holman, Coleman Jerles, J.S. Robinson, Henry Spence and Willie Grabein.
Born April 30, 1859, at Bexar, in Marion County, Alabama, Hattie Letha Galbreath was a girl of 10 when her family came to Texas. They located in Milam County, in the community known as Forest Grove. Mrs. Alford had vivid recollections of the founding of Rockdale, and the coming of the first train into the town and county, after she arrived here.
She was married on February 28, 1876, to M.T. Alford, a young man whose family had also come from Alabama and located on land South of here. Mrs. Alford had lived in Forest Grove Community throughout the years until coming to Rockdale to live with her daughter, due to her age and health. Her husband died 19 years ago. She had been a member of the Christian Church for many years.
In 1949, Mrs. Alford was honored at a family reunion on her 90th birthday in the McKeown home, when all of her children and their families were present. Later in the day, as numerous friends called, she chatted with them and recalled many happenings of the early life of her community and Rockdale.
Of the eight children born to Mr. And Mrs. Alford, the following survive: Mrs. W.E. McKeown of Rockdale; Mrs. W.H. Garrett of Cameron; Mrs. Luther Wise of Seadrift; Jestus Alford of Rockdale; J.B. Alford of Houston; Elmer Alford of Austin; a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Avrett, passed away some years ago. There are 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Moses Thomas “Mode” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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HARRIETT OLITA ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—8 February 1975
ROSSER, Texas—Funeral services for Miss Harriet Olita Alford, 10, of the Flying A Ranch, who died Thursday of injuries received in an automobile accident near Ennis, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Sparkman-Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Private Entombment will be in Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Miss Alford was riding in the car with her sister when it was hit by an oncoming pickup on Highway 34 near Ennis.
Her father is the president of Alford Refrigerated Warehouses of Dallas.
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Alford, Harriett Olita, Flying A Ranch, Rosser, Texas. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederik F. Alford, [illegible] sister, Bertha Alford; grandmother, Mrs. Frederick F. Alford Sr., grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Worthington.
Family will receive friends at their residence, 3819 McFarlin. Services 2:30 p.m., Saturday. Sparkman, Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel with Rev. Richard Dunnegan officiating. Private entombment Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to the Girl Scout Camping Fund.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Frederick Fergus Alford Jr. and Bertha Worthington Alford; brother Frederick Fergus Alford III; and her Alford grandparents, Frederick Fergus Alford Sr. and Olita McCoy Alford, in this compilation.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate provides her birth date and place, 1 Feb 1965 in Dallas, TX
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
Her lineage: Harriett Olita 1965 TX1, Frederick Fergus 1931 TX2, Frederick Fergus 1899 TX3, Albert Nelson 1841 TX4, George G. 1793 NY5, George 1764 CT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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HARRY LEE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 23 May 1982
Harry Lee, Dallas, TX.
Survived by wife, Velma Alford; son, Harold Joe Alford; daughter, Mrs. Judy Martin; brothers, Laverne, Bob, Jr., Earl and Melrose Alford; sisters, Mrs. Due Saddler, Mrs. Finnie Penden, Mrs. Velma Walker; six grandchildren.
Services 10 a.m. Monday Troy Suggs Chapel. Rev. Joseph Yates officiating.
Interment Laurel Land. Troy Suggs Funeral Home 7623 Military Pkway. 381-1109.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Aug 1909 and died _____ May 1982, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his son Harold Joe Alford; and brother Robert L. Alford, which includes further notes on the family, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Harry Lee Alford, truck driver, was born 4 Aug 1909 in MS, son of Robert E. Alford and Eula White. He died 22 May 1982 in Dallas. His surviving spouse is Velma Taylor Alford.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Harry Lee 1909 MS1, Robert E.L. 1873 MS2, Theodore 1839 MS3, John William 1801 GA4.
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HARRY RODNEY ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 23 May 2010
Harry Rodney Alford was born on August 28, 1929 in Houston, Texas and passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the age of 80, after a long stroke-related illness.
Rodney lived his entire life in Houston. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School, served in the US Navy in Anchorage, Alaska, worked at Peden Iron & Steel from 1950 through the late-1960’s and owned his own business, Dor-O-Matic, Inc. and later Door Automation Systems. He was a gifted and talented man who loved to work, build, learn and innovate. He sold the steel and fixtures that supported many of Houston’s first skyscrapers, and the doors at many of the first major hospitals in the Medical Center. He sought adventure, and in his younger years, mastered the art of flying small airplanes and sailing boats. He also enjoyed working with his hands, repairing and repurposing items and traveling. He computerized his business and programmed his own computers long before stock programs were available. When confined to bed, he continued to learn and expand his knowledge. He loved talking about the history of Houston!
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Alford, his children Karen Morrison and husband Al Morrison, Sherri Clark, Nancy Wilhelm and husband Greg Wilhelm, Kimberly Alford and husband Magdiel Morales, his step-children Michael Horswill, Laura Matlock and husband, Rusty Matlock, his grandchildren, Krista Schwab and husband, Jeremy, Grady House, Sarah Millerhouse and husband, Daniel, Kaitlin Clark, Katherine Porter and husband, James, Thomas (Trey) Torlay, Derek Alford, Justin Horswill, Ashley, Kyle and Brianna Matlock, and his great grandchildren, Hallie Christian and Camdyn Schwab. He is also survived by his sister, Myrna Harlan, half sister, Pat Alarid, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the people who lovingly cared for Rodney and the many expressions of love during his illness.
A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 4:00 PM at Lazybrook Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rod’s memory to Vitas Hospice, 4848 Loop Central Drive, Suite #650, Houston, Texas 77081.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry Rodney Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his father, William Harry Alford, in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden.
His lineage: Harry Rodney 1929 TX1, William Harry 1900 TX2, William Harry 1871 TX3, Harrison E. 1845 AL4, William B. 1808 SC5.
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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 10 June 2005
Harvey C. Alford, Jr., 74, of Teneha [Shelby Co.], Texas died Thursday, June 9, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Parkwood Baptist Church in Buna [Jasper Co.] with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Buna.
A native of Buna, he had lived in Tenaha 1 year, but had lived most of his life in the Buna-Evadale area. He was a retired carpenter and had worked for the Evadale School District for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Maurine Alford of Tenaha; and one sister, Mary Lou Addison of Sibley, Louisiana. E.E. Stringer Funeral Home Buna, Texas (409) 994-3646.
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Bertram
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harvey C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Sept 1930, last residence Tenaha, Shelby Co., TX.
See the obituraries of his wife, Lillie Maurine McGown Alford; and brother Raymond T. Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Harvey Claude Alford was born 9 Sept 1930 in Jasper Co., the son of Harvey Claude Alford and Effie Lee Williams.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Harvey Claude 1930 TX1, Harvey Claude 1901 TX2, Jessie Claude 1876 LA3, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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HARVEY CLYDE ALFORD
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Friday, 14 January 2011
Harvey C. Alford, 83, passed away on January 10, 2011. He was born January 27, 1927 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Herman “HT” Alford and Beatrice Farmer Alford. He came to El Paso with the Army Air Force and met his wife of 49 years, Tommy Lee Couey Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Duane E. Alford.
Harvey made his living in the car business for 60 years and was still selling on his last day of life.
He is survived by his sons, Kevin B. Alford (Norma), and Wyndom J. Alford (Mary-Ellen). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Brandon Alford, Aaron Alford (Felicia), Tyler Alford, Ryan Alford, Madison Alford and one great-grandchild, Zachary Alford.
Family, friends and loved ones will gather at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, 1755 N. Zaragosa, January 15, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM, where you are invited to share a story about Harvey C. Alford, interment will be private.
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EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Saturday, 15 January 2011
Alford, Harvey Clyde, 83, Visitation: 12-4 p.m. Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. January 15, 2011 at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home.
Survived by sons Wyndom J. & Kevin B. Alford, brothers Willie, Herman, Larkin, George, Lester, Floyd & Jeffy Alford, sisters Juanita Siltman, Mozell Perry, Patricia Yoder & Maxine Jones.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harvey Clyde Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Tommy Lee Couey Alford, in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Harvey Clyde 1927 MS1, Herman Talmage 1903 MS2, James Smith 1878 MS3, Henry J. 1847 MS4, James Henry 1825 AL5, John William 1801 GA6.
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HATTIE MARGUERITE ALMAND ALFORD
Photo from Abilene Reporter-News, 20 April 2010
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—27 April 2010
From Hamil Family Funeral Home
Hattie Marguerite Alford, 92, of Abilene, died Monday, April 19, 2010 at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the Rising Star Church of Christ with burial to follow in Elm Cemetery in Rising Star [Eastland Co]. Rodney Ashlock will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
Marguerite was born October 23, 1917 in DeLeon, Texas to Jack Almand and Patty Blanche (Goslen) Almand. She graduated from high school in Sipe Springs. In 1984, Marguerite moved from Rising Star to Abilene. She was a member of the Quilters Club and Westgate Church of Christ. Marguerite was an artist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Patty Almand; her husband, Curtis Arthur Alford in January 1985; one brother, two sisters and one granddaughter, Jodi Lu Alford.
Marguerite is survived by two sons, Ed Alford and wife Pat of Abilene, Tommy Alford and wife Sherry of Rising Star; one brother, Al Almand and wife Loretta of Marshall; three sisters, Edna Smith of California, Clara Bradshaw of Abilene, Wilma Moore and husband Clarence of Kerrville; three grandchildren, Leslie Bowley and husband Curtis, Chance Alford and wife Allison, Jason Alford and wife Katie; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chance Alford, Jason Alford, Dwayne Hargesheimer, Franklin Cox, Scott Olson and Weldon Hill.
Memorials may be made to Elm Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 404, Rising Star, Texas 76471.
Photo from Elm Cemetery, Okra, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patina Herrington
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marguerite Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituary of her granddaughter Jodi Lu Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Curtis Arthur 1914 TX1, Allen Lee 1886 TX2, William Ball 1860 TX3, Allen 1824 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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HAYWARD ALFRED
HIGHLANDS STAR-CROSBY COURIER
Highlands, Harris Co., TX—27 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Hayward Alfred, 84, a resident of Barrett Station for 71 years, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in a local hospital.
A member of the First Baptist Church, he retired from Exxon Refinery after 37 and a half years of service as a fork lift operator.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Miller Alfred.
Alfred is survived by one son, John E. Alfred of Barrett Station; one daughter, Kathy L. Mallett of Barrett Station; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Andria “Bay” Alfred of Baytown; two sisters, Pearl McCoy of Marino Valley, Calif. and Effie Bay of Alexandria, La. as well as many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 2 to 6 p.m. and the wake from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral service was at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, at First Baptist Church in Barrett Station….
Burial followed at Barrett Evergreen Cemetery in Barrett Station.
Pallbearers were Terry Alfred, Michael Phillips, Clinton Alfred, Ricky Carter, William Cartwright Jr., Jerry Cartwright, Leslie Anderson and Floyd Cartwright.
Honorary pallbearers were Harold Egans, Ulysse Cartwright, Carl Alfred and Ralph Alfred.
Photo from Barrett Evergreen Cemetery, Barrett, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Kauffman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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HAYWARD LEE HALFORD, JR.
[A nearly identical article was published the same day in the San Antonio Express-News.]
Photo from Porter Loring Mortuaries
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 7 February 2010
Hayward Lee Halford, Jr. age 61, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in San Antonio.
Hayward was born on January 8, 1949 in St. Louis, MO and his family moved to Texas while he was in his teens. He was a member of Spring Creek United Methodist Church. His most recent residence was in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. He was a member of Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club where he spent many happy and sometimes frustrating hours on the golf course. Hayward spent almost all his 40 year career in the electrical industry; the last 15 years were spent with Cooper Industries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayward Lee Halford, Sr. and Frances Bernice Halford.
Hayward is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sheri Halford; daughters, Kelli Gill and husband Todd, Hayley Halford and Jodi, Rachel Halford and Jameson; sister, Susan Guinn; sisters-in-law, Cindy Moses, Rosemary Rhodes and husband Bert; brother-in-law, Bruce Stuckey and wife Judy; niece, Sara Guinn; nephew, Trey Tatum and family; and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, Iris Lynn Cumby; as well as many dear friends and co-workers.
Memorial Service Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:00 A.M. Coker United Methodist Church Rev. Stephen Sanders and Rev. Barbara Galloway will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, or The Alzheimer’s Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur, #200, San Antonio, TX 78229.You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www. porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North2102 North Loop 1604 EastSan Antonio, Tx 78232(210) 495-8221.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hayward Lee Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Hayward Lee Halford Sr. and Frances B. LaRue Halford, in this compilation.
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HAYWARD LEE HALFORD, SR.
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Hayward Lee Halford, Sr., loving father and grandfather went to be with his Lord at 11:54 pm Sunday, May 4, 2008.
He was born on August 29, 1921 to Mary and Charles Halford in Udall, Mo. Hayward graduated in 1947 from the University of Missouri at Columbia with dual degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics. While attending college, he met and later married the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Frances LaRue. They were blessed with two children, son Hayward Halford, Jr, and daughter Susan. Hayward worked first as a Chemical Engineer then as an Environmental Engineer for Mobil Oil for 35 years, retiring in 1983. After retirement, he and Fran moved to San Antonio and traveled extensively before her illness. They were active members of Trinity Baptist Church of San Antonio where Hayward taught Sunday school classes; and later joined First Baptist Church of Boerne. One of Hayward’s passions was golf which he played and watched with relish.
Hayward is preceded in death by his wife, Fran in May of 1999; parents Mary and Charlie; and brothers James and Gene.
He is survived by his son Hayward and his wife Sheri of Fair Oaks Ranch, Tx; his daughter Susan Guinn of Alpharetta, Ga; his granddaughters, Kelli Gill, Hayley Halford, Sara Guinn, and Rachel Halford; four nieces and several great nieces and great nephews and many, many friends.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral North at 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Boerne at 631 S School Street, Boerne, Tx, Reverend Scott Pospicil officiating. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hayward Lee Halford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Boerne, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Frances B. LaRue Halford; and his son Hayward Lee Halford Jr. in this compilation.
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HAZEL BURT ALFORD
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 May 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
WACO—Hazel B. Alford, 92, died Monday, May 18, 1998, in a local hospital.
Service will at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beverly Hills Baptist Church with graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs. Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Howell-Doran Funeral Home.
She was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Burnet and was a longtime resident of San Saba before moving to Waco. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Beverly Hills Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother, John Stanley Alford of Bremerton, Wash.; two nephews; two nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In another article:
BREMERTON SUN
Bremerton, WA—Tuesday, 19 May 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Hazel B. Alford, 92, of Waco, Texas, died May 18, 1998, at a local Texas hospital.
She was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Burnett, Texas.
Ms. Alford was a retired beautician.
Survivors include a brother, John Alford of Bremerton; two nephews, Gary and Tony Alford; two nieces, Francine Caplan and Carol Pyle of Weatherford, Texas, and several great nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. May 20 at Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Waco....
Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home....
Photo from Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danny Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother Jack Alford in this compilation.We included the obituary of her brother John Stanley Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Hazel Burt 1906 TX1, John Everett 1879 TX2, Hamilton Samuel 1851 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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HAZEL DELL ALFORD HARRIS
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Thursday, 18 May 1972
Mrs. Hazel Dell Harris, 79, of 1503 Bomar St., died Thursday at Merritt Plaza Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
A lifetime resident of Harrison County, Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Sherrill Alford. She was married to M.W. Harris June 19, 1911 in Marshall. A housewife, Mrs. Harris was a lifetime member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and was a member of the Summit Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, M.W. Harris of Marshall; one daughter, Mrs. C.L. Armstrong of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, W.S. Alford of Corpus Christi; two grandchildren, Mrs. A.P. Larson of Dallas and Charles Armstrong of El Paso; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Harris are pending at Cothron-Blalack and Huffman Funeral Home.
In another article:
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 19 May 1972
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Wilson Sherrill Alford Sr.; and sisters Cora Evelyn Alford and Louise Rosebud Alford Alexander in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Sidney Lodwick Alford Sr. in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Hazel Dell 1893 TX1, Wilson Sherrill 1850 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HAZEL LORENA CARPENTER ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 29 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
ATHENS [Henderson Co.]—Services for Hazel Lorena Alford, 88, Athens, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home chapel, Athens….
Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday in Mount Olive Cemetery, Scurry.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [February 27] in an Athens hospital.
She was born Feb. 10, 1908, in Atoka, Okla., to the late Robert Edward and Lena Mae Kilgore Carpenter. She lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, for 15 years, and was a resident of Athens for the last 17 years. She served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and later was a hostess for Reeve Aleutian Airways.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Alford, in 1990.
Survivors include daughter, Helen Ruth Hill, Athens; grandsons Michael Hill and Edward Hill, both of Dallas; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two nieces.
If desired, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Photo from Mount Olive Cemetery, Scurry, Kaufman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Julie Oliver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel W. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Gillis Liniel Alford, in this compilation.
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HAZEL LOUISE MCELROY WASICEK ALFORD
Anna Mary Alford Vogel, Hazel McElroy Alford, and John Sims “Jack” Alford Jr.
Photo from Gail Edna Vogel’s Edna Louise Fenerty 1895… family tree (Ancestry—Gail is Anna’s daughter) - used with permission
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Saturday, 24 April 1999
EL CAMPO—Hazel Louise McElroy Alford, 71, of El Campo, died Thursday, April 22, 1999.
She was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Eddie, to the late Fred and Annie Lee Watts McElroy. She was a Baptist.
Survivors: daughters, Susie Kroff of Woodsboro and Gail Davis of Houston; son, Robert Wasicek of Alice; sisters, Bettye Harris of Bay City, Faye Barry of Merrimack, N.H., Christine Patterson of Dallas and Phebe Alford of Temple; brother, Don McElroy of Dallas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husbands, Lee Robert Wasicek and John S. Alford; and son, Dale Wasicek.
A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Friday at Wheeler Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Jim Lane officiating.
Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, (409) 543-3512.
Memorials: Medshares Hospice in El Campo.
Photos from Garden of Memories, El Campo, Wharton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Luayne Pierce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence El Campo, Wharton Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband’s son John Sims Alford III in this compilation.
Her second husband’s lineage: John Sims 1920 DE1, John Sims 1890 SC2, John James 1859 NC3.
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HAZEL MAE GRAF ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Hazel M. Alford, 94, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Alford was born in McGregor on Feb. 22, 1919.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Betty Ann Alford, and her husband, T.J. Alford.
Survivors: Those left with precious memories are her son and his wife, Tommy L. Alford and Sylvia; granddaughter, Cindy Peck and her family; and grandson, Travis Alford and his family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her Find A Grave memorial and Ancestry family trees list her parents: Bernard Herman Graf and Jennie Mae Taylor.
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HAZEL MAE PRICE ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 27 April 2009
EARLY [Brown Co.]—Hazel Mae Alford, 85, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 in a local nursing home. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the Salt Creek Cemetery with Chaplin Tony King officiating. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Heartland Funeral Home.
In another article:
Early, Brown Co., TX—_____ April 2009
Hazel Mae Alford was born on September 18, 1923 in Brown County, Texas to Wallace A. Price and Elsie Davis Price. In 1949, she married Lawrence Alford in Beaumont, Texas. Early in her life she grew and sold African violets. She was a retired bookkeeper and had worked for Texas Laundry in Beaumont for many years. She returned to this area in 2001 and enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Clark and husband Kenneth of Perdido Key, Florida; three grandchildren, Kerri Surdahl of Bartesville, Oklahoma, Lisa Nelson of Lake Dallas, Texas and Brian Clark of Lake Dallas, Tx.; two great grandchildren, Codi Nelson and Emily Surdahl; two sisters Ethel Rainey of Lake Jackson, Texas and Myrtle Mobley and husband Billy of Stephenville, Texas; three nieces, Nancy Price of Early, Texas, Linda Parsons of Brownwood, Texas and Terry Moore of Arlington, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, Merle, Keith, Curtis and Chester Price and by two sisters, Edith Batts and Holyce Denman.
Photo from Salt Creek Cemetery, Early, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ed Walker
Photo posted 27 May 2007
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
From Cleven-Surdahl-Thompson Families:
Lawrence Curtis Alford was born on 5 Apr 1916 in Zwolle, LA. He died on 16 Oct 1994 in Temple, TX. Lawrence’s father was a railroad man. His mother owned and ran a cafe and boarding house in Liberty, TX. Family is mostly in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Lawrence worked in a saw mill at the age of 18 until 1942 when he joined the army-air corps (U.S. Air Force). He served in the southwest Pacific and honorably discharged on May 10, 1944.
He married Hazel and helped raise a step daughter, Patricia. Later helped with the rearing of his step-great-grand-son, Codi Michael Nelson.
Went to work at Mobile Oil on July 22, 1944. Retired from Mobile Chemical on January 1, 1979. He was an electrical supervisor for Mobile Chemical when he retired.
Parents: Charles Curtis Alford and Lissie Ann Lewis Alford Thompson.
Spouse: Lawrence Curtis Alford and Hazel May Price were married on 5 Jul 1949 in Merryville, LA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lawrence Curtis 1916 LA1, Charles Curtis 1886 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HELEN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—12 July 2012
Alford, Helen—Passed 7/9/12. Wake: 7-7:45 pm, Thurs. Funeral: 11:30 am, Fri, 7/ 13/12, both services at Sandra Clark Funeral Chapel. Interment, Lincoln.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
The Sandra Clark Funeral Chapel, which traditionally serves the African-American community, lists her birth date as 9 Dec 1941 with burial at Lincoln Memorial Park, Dallas.
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HELEN ALFORD WILKINSON
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—12 September 2000
FORT WORTH—Helen Alford Wilkinson, a retired former owner of Tri City Optical Co., died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at her residence.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Hugh Magers officiating. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Memorials: Cook Children’s Medical Center.
Helen Alford Wilkinson was born in Eastland. She was a resident of Fort Worth from 1927 until 1940 when she and her late husband, T.A. Wilkinson, moved to Baytown to establish the Tri City Optical Co., which they operated until their retirement in 1992 and returned to Fort Worth.
Survivors: Sister, Louise Alford Lyle; nephew, Robert Gunn and his wife, Rita; and two great-nieces. Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home 702 Eighth Ave., (817) 336-0345.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Crump
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen A. Wilkinson (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Oct 1913, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Edgar Perry Alford and Catherine Louise Alford Lyle in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Helen 1913 TX1, Edgar P. 1871 TX2, James Perry 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HELEN FRANCIS LEWIS ALFORD
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—_____ February 2012
Funeral services for Helen Francis Alford, age 101, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for 2:00PM, Sunday, June 10, 2012 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Pete Adrian and Reverend Debbie Rigsby officiating, and Reverend Charles Moore assisting. Interment will follow in Forest Academy Cemetery with Brandon Alford, Brent Alford, Toby Parker, John Lewis, Jim Lewis and Keith Gray serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Charlie Charles and Butch Jones. Visitation has been scheduled for Saturday June 9, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Helen Alford was born on February 14, 1911, in Como Texas, the Daughter of William Hugh Lewis and Mary (Patman) Lewis. She married Marcus Alford in Jefferson, TX in 1938.
Mrs. Alford was a school teacher in the early 1930’s. She was also a seamstress at Ike Clark MFG., Munves Dress Factory and she retired from H.D. Lee Co. She spent her retired years honing her crafting skills and spending time with family. She has been a member of The First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs since 1949.
She will be missed by the many lives she touched.
Survivors include, son, Bill Alford, and wife, Nina, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Dr. Brent Alford, and wife, Laura, Brandon Alford, and wife, Dalia and Amy Parker, and husband, Toby; great-grandchildren Hana Alford, Tommy Alford, Michael Alford, Elijah Alford, Sam Alford, Ben Alford, Jack Parker and Grace Parker.
She was preceded in death by Husband Marcus; son, Thomas Lewis Alford; sister, Grace Lewis; two brothers, Leon Lewis and Clyde Lewis; and parents Clyde and Mary Lewis.
Photo from Forest Academy Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. C
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Thomas Lewis Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Marcus 1908 TX1, George Washington 1875 TX2, Julius Caesar 1837 GA3, Sippi 1800 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HELEN GRACE BISHOP BLACK ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 28 July 1974
Mrs. Murray C. Alford, 69, of 3307 Barnard, a nurse, died Saturday [January 26] in a Dallas hospital.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the American Business Women’s Association, Mike H. Thomas Order of the Easter Star and the Scofield Memorial Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In another article, same source and date:
Mrs. Helen Grace, 3307 Bernard. Survived by husband, Murray C. Alford, Dallas; daughter, Mrs. Wanda Nettles, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mrs. Helen Nelson, Commerce, Texas; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers Marvin E. Bishop, Seagoville, James Baldwin, Dallas; sisters, Mrs. Frances Long, Dallas, Mrs. Lewis Box, Hawkins; eight nieces; one nephew.
Chapel services 10 a.m. Monday, Pastor Jim Cutnow officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home, 400 E. Jefferson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Sept 1904 and died _____ July 1974, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate lists her as “Helen Grace (Black) Alford” and her occupation is nurse. Her death certificate confirms her birth date but says she died 27 July 1974. Her parents are identified as William Thomas Bishop and Janie Leona Clark.
See the obituary of her second husband, Murray Childs Alford, in this compilation.
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HELEN HARRISON ALVORD BRIGGS
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—24 April 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Helen Alvord Briggs of Duncanville. Born July 26, 1918, passed away April 22,1995 after a courageous battle with cancer. The owner of Alvord’s Boutique in Duncanville, Mrs. Briggs was a member of the Mountain View Church of God. She was raised in Paris, Texas and lived for many years in Lindale and Tyler before moving to Duncanville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gordon Alvord in December of 1983. She is survived by her husband of nine years, Barney Briggs of Duncanville; daughter & son-in-law Naomi & Dan Petty of Duncanville; grandchildren Dwayne Petty and Madonna Petty, both of Duncanville; step-children Linda Mays of Austin, TX and Dwain Briggs of California; sisters, Lucille McQueen of Paris, TX and Revel Martin of Linden, TN; brother Kenneth Harrison of Wink TX; and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at the Mountain View Church of God 2555 South Ledbetter, Dallas. Graveside services follow that same day at 4:00 pm. at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Paris, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville, Texas.
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HELEN JOYCE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 May 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Helen Joyce Alford, 83, died Sunday, May 12, 1991. She is survived by: Daughters, Mrs. Rayburn Berry of Houston, Texas, and Ms. Joyce A. Thompson of Los Angeles, CA. Memorial Services are pending in Marfa, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Apr 1908, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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HELEN L. ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—25 July 2003
Helen L. Alford, 79, a former resident of Many, Louisiana and resident of Freer [Duval Co.], Texas for over 15 years, died Thursday, July 24, 2003 after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Alford.
Helen is survived by two sisters, Norma Jean Berthold of Freer, Texas, Rose (Eddie) Mann of La Pylor, Texas; two nieces, Debbie (Joe) Shane of Freer, Texas and Donna Serna of Freer, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2003 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Garza Funeral Home Chapel in Freer, Texas. Burial will follow at the Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer, Texas.
Photo from Hahl Memorial Cemetery, Freer, Duval Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Hochmuth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 Sept 1923, last residence Alice, Jim Wells Co., TX.
The birth year engraved on her gravestone, 1928, differs from SSDI records and her age stated in the obituary.
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HELEN LAVERNE ALFORD DUNLAP
Photo from Claybar Funeral Home
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 3 June 2007
BRIDGE CITY—Helen Laverne Dunlap, 86, of Bridge City, died, Thursday, May 31, 2007, at her residence.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 4, 2007, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Reverend Tino Barrera will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City.
Helen was born July 31, 1920, in Chicago, IL, to Eugene and Helen (Keating) Alford. In 1954, Helen distinguished herself by becoming Head Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital. In 1957, she became Director of Nurses at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, TX.
During the years 1972–1980 Helen was Director of Instruction of Nurses (Licensed Vocational Nurses) at Stillwell Technical Center. Then, during the years 1980-1982, Helen was an instructor at Lamar University, teaching classes in pediatrics, psychology and microbiology for nursing students. She taught at campuses, Port Arthur, Orange and Beaumont.
In 1982 Helen retired from formal teaching; but, she kept busy teaching Bible study classes at one of the maximum security prisons in the Golden Triangle penal complex. Her home is located just across the street from St. Henry’s Catholic Church, where she was a faithful parishioner for many years. She would routinely walk to church every day to attend mass.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Frank Dunlap, Jr. and a sister Jean (Mrs. Edmund Nichols) of Mauriceville.
She is survived by a sister Margie (Mrs. George Stevens) of Orange.
She is survived by three children and their spouses; daughter, Lois Jeanne Dunlap (Mrs. Carl Dorman) of Houston, son Freddie Dunlap and his wife JoAnn of Bridge City/Crystal Beach and a son, Dennis Eugene Dunlap and his wife Deanna of Groves. She is survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Shawn Gauthier, Brandon Scott Gauthier, Ira Carl Dorman III, Eric Keith Dorman, Shawn Frederick Dunlap and Ricky Stevens.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Dorman and Michael Eric Gauthier. 800 Highland Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-7161 www.claybarfuneralhome.com.
In another article:
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 February 1973
BC BPW HONORS WOMAN OF YEAR
Bridge City Business and Professional Women’s Club has named Mrs. Helen Dunlap, 755 Avenue B, Bridge City, as Woman of the Year, it was announced at a Monday evening banquet held at Wayside Inn. She was presented with an engraved silver tray in commemoration of the honor.
The Rev. Frank Schanzer of St. Mary Catholic Church gave the benediction. Mrs. Helen Moore, president, served as emcee for the program arranged by Mrs. Albert Gore, Mrs. Gene Rutledge, Mrs. Joe VanBreeman, Mrs. Jack Pulliam, Mrs. Carl Mozingo and Mrs. Jesse Evans.
Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Daena Richey and Mmes. Ray Stagg and Dale Vance. Telegrams and cards from well-wishers unable to attend were presented by Mrs. Mozingo.
Guest speaker at the banquet was Ben Durr, Administrator of Park Place Hospital and Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Port Arthur. “If I had to choose one great woman of Texas, that woman would be Helen Dunlap.” Durr, a former employer of Mrs. Dunlap, stated.
Mrs. Dunlap was also honored by Dr. Lorena Simon, past Poet Laureate of Texas, who gave a recitation of two of her poems, “Your Face” and “Life’s Treasures.”
Reared in the Catholic orphanage in Galveston with her two sisters, Jean Alford Nichols and Margie Alford Stevens of Orange, Mrs. Dunlap learned to play the piano, developed a love of reading and began her career in nursing.
She served as head nurse on the second floor of St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur and later became floor supervisor at Orange Memorial Hospital before accepting the position as Director of Nurses at Park Place Hospital.
In 1971, Mrs. Dunlap left Park Place to become a medical missionary among the Indians of El Palmar, Guatemala, where there were no doctors, little equipment and few medical supplies.
For the eight months she was there, Mrs. Dunlap received no pay for her services, although she saw patients daily, often as many as 100, after she held church services on Sunday.
She was forced to leave due to illness and is presently serving as a teacher of Vocational Nurses at Stillwell Technical Center. Mrs. Dunlap has three children and eight grandchildren.
Photo from Claybar Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, George Barnes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Laverne Dunlap (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bridge City, Orange Co., TX.
In 1930 Helen Alford, age 10, Jean Alford, age 9, and Margie Alford, age 6, all born in Texas, are listed in St. Mary’s Orphanage in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.
In 1920 her parents are listed in Chicago, Cook Co., IL: Vernon Alford 24 AL and his wife Helen Alford, age 17 b. IL (born 1903). They are living with Helen’s parents, Edward Keating, 43 b. OH, along with his wife Myrtle and twin teenage daughters Myrtle and Margaret.
In 1910, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Helen M. Keating, 8 IL, is living with her parents, Edward J. Keating, 34 OH, and Myrtle M., 30 OH, and twin sisters Myrtle and Margaret, 5 IL.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
Her lineage: Helen Laverne 1920 TX1, Eugene Vernon 1895 AL2, Julius Eugene 1872 AL3, William Thomas 1826 SC4, Peachman 1795 VA5.
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HELEN RUTH HARRISON ALVORD BRIGGS
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Monday, 24 April 1995
DUNCANVILLE—Helen Alvord Briggs, 76, of Duncanville, died Saturday, April 22, 1995, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Mountain View Church of God, 2555 S. Ledbetter, Dallas. Graveside services and burial will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Meadowbrook Cemetery in Paris.
The family will receive friends from 6-9:00 p.m. Monday at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville.
Mrs. Briggs was born July 26, 1918. She was the owner of Alvord’s Boutique in Duncanville and was a member of the Mountain View Church of God. She was reared in Paris, TX and lived for many years in Lindale and Tyler before moving to Duncanville.
Surviving are her husband of nine years, Barney Briggs of Duncanville; a daughter, Naomi Ruth (Daniel Wayne) Petty of Duncanville; two grandchildren, John Dwayne Petty and Madonna Petty, both of Duncanville; two stepchildren, Linda Kay Briggs Mays of Paris and Dwain Paul Briggs of CA; two sisters, Lucille Harrison McQueen of Paris and Revel Harrison Martin of Linden; a brother, Kenneth D. Harrison of Wink; and a host of other friends and loved ones.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1995) dates of Helen R. Briggs (SS# issued in TX), last residence Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Monroe Gordon Alvord; and daughter Naomi Ruth Alvord Petty in this compilation.
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HELEN SINGER ALFORD COOK
Sister of Murray Luther “Plug” Alford, AAFA #0236; and Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234
Half-sisterof Betty Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; Vesta Edna Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; and Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 31 October 2009
Cook, Helen Alford—Age 95, of Dallas, Texas, died on October 28, 2009. She was born in Raceland [Lafourche Parish], Louisiana on March 31, 1914.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Cook of Dallas, and son Paul Cook and daughter-in-law, Mary Cook of North Carolina. She is also survived by her beloved granddaughter and great granddaughter, Melissa Ann Hind and Helena Grace Hind.
Helen Cook graduated from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in El Paso in 1940. She joined the United States Army Nurse Corp and served in World War II. Helen attained the rank of Captain. She served her country with dedication and courage.
Visitation is Saturday, October 31, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home located at 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas. There will be a Graveside Service on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brother Jacob Harris Alford Sr.; and half-sisters Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233, and Betty Lydia Alford Davis, AAFA #0223, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Murray Luther Alford Sr.; and brothers Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236, and Murray Peter Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and her half-sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235, in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Helen Singer 1914 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HELEN ZOE HARRISON ALFORD
Photo from Earthman Funeral Directors, Hunters Creek Chapel
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 8 August 2008
Helen Zoe Alford, 60, of Houston, Texas passed away on August 5, 2008. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to William L. (Ted) and Diamond Harrison.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ted Harrison.
She was a beloved wife, mother and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Jack Alford; her mother, Diamond Harrison; daughter, Zoe Beinart and husband, Brad; son, Jonathan Alford; brother, Arthur Harrison; nephews, Ted and Thomas Harrison and niece, Nia Harrison.
Trisagion prayers will be held on Friday, August 8, at 6:30pm at Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunter’s Creek located at 8303 Katy Freeway. The funeral will be held at Annunciation Greet Orthodox Cathedral at 10:30am Saturday, August 9, officiated by Annunciation Greek Orthodox clergy. Interment will follow after the service at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to the National Kidney Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Zoe Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Jack Allen Alford, in this compilation.
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HENRIETTA GUILLORY ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 16 April 2004
Mrs. Henrietta Guillory Alfred, age 96, of Beaumont, passed away April 12, 2004 at Green Acres Nursing home. Funeral services is at 10:00 a.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on Friday with a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church also. Burial will be held at Live Oak Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Tommy (Rose) Guillory, Leslie (Carol) Guillory both of Beaumont and Burley (Beverly) Guillory of Houston; two daughters, Josephine (Weldon) Babino and Martha Stewart both of Beaumont, twenty two grandchildren twenty six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Alcide Guillory and her second husband, Dave Alfred and also one daughter, Ella Louse and a son, Clayton Guillory....
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HENRY ALFONSO ALFORD
WASHINGTON TIMES
Washington, DC—20 April 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995
Henry Alfonso Alford, 29, a Washington native who served in Operation Desert Storm, died in a car accident April 16 in Killeen, Texas.
Mr. Alford was born in the District and grew up in Alexandria, where he attended T.C. Williams High School. After graduating, he entered the Army.
He served two tours of duty in Germany and was in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. He was transferred to Fort Hood in Killeen in November.
Survivors include his wife, Bette Bates Alford of Killeen; a son, Maurice, 10; a daughter, Phyllicia, 3; his parents, James Archer Alford II and Lois Alford of Alexandria; a brother, James Archer Alford III of Germany; and a sister, Joyce A. Alford of Maryland.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—18 April 1992
Henry A. Alford, 29, an Army specialist from Alexandria and a veteran of the Persian Gulf war, was fatally injured April 16 in a traffic accident at Ford Hood, Tex., where he was stationed.
Fort Hood officials said the car Spec. Alford was driving ran out of control, struck an embankment and turned over. Spec. Alford was pronounced dead an hour later at Darnell Army Community Hospital at Fort Hood.
A native of Washington, Spec. Alford grew up in Alexandria. He graduated from T.C. Williams High School.
He was a maintenance man and a security guard before enlisting in the Army in 1988.
In the service, he became a heavy equipment mechanic. He served two tours of duty in Germany in addition to serving in the Gulf war, and he had been stationed at Fort Hood since late last year.
Survivors include his wife, Betty A. Alford, and their two children, Maurice and Felicia Alford, all of Killeen, Texas; his parents, James Archer Alford II and Lois Alford, both of Alexandria; a sister, Joyce Ann Alford of Oxon Hill; and a brother, James Archer Alford III, who is serving in the Air Force in Germany.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, A.E. Horan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
Henry’s father, James Archer Alford Jr. (1926–1996) is also buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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HENRY EDEN “HANK” ALFORD, JR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 January 2005
Henry (Hank) Eden Alford, Jr (Grandpa) 86, was called home by his Savior on 1/17/05, with his family at his side.
Preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Carrington Alford and father, Henry Eden Alford, Sr.
Born on July 12, 1918 in Texarkana, Texas, he was raised in suburban Redcut.
Grandpa is survived by daughters Connie S. Alford, Sharon D. and husband, Melvin Hogan, son, Pete and wife, Naina Alford and special friend, Ms. Argie Gray. He has 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Grandpa is a member of the Arabian Temple of Houston and served in the U.S. Airforce during WWII.
The family will receive friends for his celebration of life at Rosewood Funeral Home of Humble, Texas on Tuesday, 1/18/05, from 5 to 7 P.M. Memorial services will be held at Rosewood at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 1/19//05. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10 A.M. at Rosehill Cemetery in Texarkana, Texas....
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 19 January 2005
Henry E. “Hank” Alford, 86, of Houston died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at his home.
Mr. Alford was born July 12, 1918, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a retired insurance agent, a member of Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Houston, and an Air Force veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Connie Alford and Sharon and Melvin Hogan of Houston; one son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Naina Alford of Houston; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. today in Houston. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Cemetery.... Burial will be under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Granville and Patricia Murphy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Huffman, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his stepmothers, Thelma Rose “Tami” Ambler Alford and Theodora Lena Mae “Teddie” Bokemeyer Kooi Alford, in this compilation.
Henry was the only child of his father’s first wife, Lucy Carrington, who died in 1919.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Henry Eden 1918 TX1, Henry Eden 1892 TX2, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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HENRY P. ALFORD, SR.
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 1998
Services for the Rev. Henry P. Alford Sr. of Longview will be held at noon Saturday, Dec 5 at Galilee Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Jordan Valley Memorial Park, directed by Citizens Funeral Home.
The Rev. Alford, a member of Galilee Baptist Church, was a minister. He died Nov 26, 1998 at a Houston Hospital. He is survived by six daughters and four sons in law, Claudine and Artis Simon, Irene Alford, Pearl and Elyah Bryant, Elsie D. Johnson, Bessie and Freddie Miller and Judy and Joe Mayo; seven sons and five daughters in law; John and Inez Alford, Henry P. Alford Jr., Ben and Willie Alford, Willie M. and Shirley Alford, Robert and Boomsong Alford, Eluster Alford and Emmanuel and Carolyn Alford.
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HENRY REX ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 24 October 2010
Rex Alford, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010. Celebration of life: Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Rex’s life at noon Saturday, Nov. 13, before the TCU game, at 6240 Kenwick Drive, Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rex’s name to the American Cancer Society, the TCU Annual Fund or a charity of choice.
Rex was born May 3, 1925, in Speegleville [McLennan Co.], the son of L.J. and Sybil Alford. After serving three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Rex graduated from TCU in 1950, playing end on TCU’s football team that played in the 1948 Delta Bowl. He worked in the explosives business in Lafayette, La., and Houston. During retirement, Rex lived in the Fort Worth area.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Burrage Alford, and brothers, Bruce Alford Sr., Dan Alford and Dale Alford.
Survivors: Daughter, Amy Alford of Sugar Land; nieces; and nephews.
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HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 24 October 2010
Rex Alford, 85, died peacefully October 14, 2010. After serving 3 years in the U.S. Navy during WW II, Rex graduated from TCU in 1950. He played end on TCU’s football team, playing in the 1948 Delta Bowl. He was President of Alamo Explosives Company.
He is survived by daughter, Amy Alford, of Sugar Land, TX, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Rex’s life on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Emeritus at Sugar Land Oaks, phone 281-491-6257, 151 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rex’s name to the American Cancer Society, the TCU Annual Fund or a charity of your choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry Rex Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sugar Land, Fort Bend Co., TX.
See the obituary of former wife, Anne Burrage Alford, in this compilation.
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HERBERT ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 4 February 2011
Herbert “Herb” Alfred, 65, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
He was born December 18, 1945, to Clarence and Lethia Alfred in Charenton, Louisiana. Herb was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1964, and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was an accountant at Premcor Refinery (Gulf) and retired in 2006, after thirty- nine years of service. Herb was a loving husband, understanding father, compassionate brother, and dependable uncle to nieces and nephews that greatly admired him. He enjoyed Las Vegas, yard work, vacationing, and spending time with his family and friends. Herb was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty-one years, Joan Alfred; daughter, Nicole Alfred-Batiste; three sisters, Sherry (Ollie) Kennerson, Linda Alfred, and Lori (Darren) Francis; two brothers, Larry (Carolyn) Alfred and Darrell (Winona); one aunt, Myrtle Broussard; two uncles, Wybra Jacko and C.J. (Mittie Dee) Jacko; five sisters-in-law, Wilma Alfred, Norma Lee, Daisy “B.B.” (Lamar) Leonard, Jocelyn “Pat” Marks, and Hortense “Tenny” (Horace) Gordon; two brothers-in-law, Anthony “Itty” Marks and Christopher (Barbara) Marks; friend- brother, Tinard (Sallie) Rivers; close friend, Robert (Tommie) Shelby; two godchildren, Herbert Griffin and Tracie Jae; and a host of other relatives and friends.
His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Eastern Star Baptist Church, 548 15th Street, Port Arthur. Cremation arrangements are being held under the direction of Broussard’s. The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to Sonda Broussard and Joyce at Jefferson County Home Health, and Kathy, Paughnee, and Shirley and the staff at Professional Health Care Hospice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
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HERBERT BRUCE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 May 2010
H. Bruce Alford died peacefully Saturday morning, May 8, 2010, in his 88th year, following a battle with cancer.
Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, the Rev. Dr. Alan Lobaugh, senior associate minister, officiating. Visitation: Family and friends will be received in the church’s “Gallery” area after the service.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice, in his memory, is suggested.
Born Sept. 12, 1921, in Speegleville, Herbert Bruce Alford was the son of Leonard Judge Alford and Sybil Perry Alford. He came to Fort Worth in 1939 to attend Texas Christian University, where he played football. Bruce was the MVP of the 1942 Orange Bowl and a recipient of the Dan Rogers Award.
Shortly after marrying Doris Marie Rogers in 1942, Bruce left to serve in the Second World War as an officer in the Army Air Corps where he flew 25 missions over Europe. At war’s end Mr. Alford returned home and completed his degree at TCU and went on to play six seasons in the NFL where he was an All-Pro.
Following his career as a player, he became a referee and officiated Super Bowls II, VII and IX. Off the gridiron, Bruce was a small business owner and a member of University Christian Church where he was president of the church’s board. He was president of the TCU Letterman’s Association and was a leader in several community organizations.
Bruce will be remembered as a “pillar of the Fort Worth community” and as an inspiring and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors: In addition to his wife of 67 years, Doris Rogers Alford, Bruce is survived by his children, H. Bruce Alford Jr. and his wife, Carole, G. Bradley Alford, John E. Forestner and Brenda Alford Leonard and her husband, Bill; grandchildren, Brent Alford and Alex and Ted Leonard; brother, Rex Alford; and nieces and nephews and their families.
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Find A Grave—Bruce Alford, Sr.
Burial unknown
About 1951
In the 1940s
Professional Football Player, Official. For six seasons (1946 to 1951), he played at the right-end and defensive back positions in the All-America Football Conference and National Football League with the New York Yankees and New York Yanks. Born Herbert Bruce Alford, he was raised in Waco, Texas where he attended high school and played collegiate football at Texas Christian University. While with the Horned Frogs, he was a member of their squad that appeared in the Orange Bowl game in 1942, achieved All-Southwest Conference status twice (1941 and 1942), was recipient of the Rogers’ Trophy in 1942, and served as team captain during the 1942 season. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 8th round of the 1943 NFL Draft, but instead signed with the New York Yankees of the newly formed All-America Football Conference. His career was interrupted, as he served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. In 75 career regular season AAFC and NFL games, he recorded 81 receptions for 1,341 yards, with 9 touchdowns. He achieved All-Pro status in 1947. Following his playing career, he served as an official of NFL games for 20 years, and was a line judge in several notable contests including Super Bowls II, VII and IX. He was inducted into the Texas Christian University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1973. His son Bruce Alford, Jr. played at the kicker position in the NFL and AFL with the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills. He died from cancer at age 88.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert Bruce Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Herbert Bruce 1921 TX1, Leonard Judge 1900 TX2, Needham Judge 1857 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HERBERT HOOVER ALFORD
AAFA #0205
Brother of Robert Atticus Alford, AAFA #0148
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ June 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1992
Thursday, November 21, 1929 – Sunday, June 9, 1991
Funeral for H. Hoover Alford, 61, of Bryan [Brazos Co.] will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Bryan…. Burial will be in Bryan City Cemetery.
Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford died Saturday [sic] in a local nursing home.
He was born in Mumford and had lived in Bryan since 1960. He was owner of H&M Wholesale Inc. and was a rancher.
He was a past member of the Rotary Club and the Bryan Elks Lodge, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Texas Oil Marketers Association
and the National Association of Texaco Wholesalers.
Mr. Alford graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Bryan.
Survivors his wife, Mary Alford of Bryan; two sons, Bill Alford and James Boedeker, both of Bryan; three daughters, Cindy Ott of Jakarta, Indonesia, Lisa French of Bryan and Melissa Baumgarner of Wichita, Kan.; three brothers, Hawk Alford and Dan Alford, both of Caldwell, and Robert A. Alford of Houston; two sisters, Virginia Claybrook of Rockford, Mich., and Jane Spiller of Flint, Mich.; and 13 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Lamberth Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert Hoover Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his first wife, Mary Carolyn Gibbs Alford, in this compilation. She is the mother of Bill, Cindy, and Lisa (William Adran, Cynthia Lou, and Caroline Alisa [TX Births]).
He married (2) Mary Ellen McIver on 22 Jan 1966 in Brazos Co., TX (TX Marriages). She is the mother of James and Melissa. From TX Births: their parents are listed as Jimmy Day Boedeker and Mary Ellen McIver.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Herbert Hoover 1929 TX1, Robert Atticus 1890 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HERBERT M. ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 24 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Herbert M. Alford, age 52, of Houston ended his walk of life Friday morning April 17, 1998.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters and sons-in-law Bridgette, Williams Bowers, Renetta, Richard Mitchell, Georgia, Charles Jones, all of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren Johnathon, Satara, Treveon, Tremond, Tyeshia, Xavier, all of Houston and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wake Friday, April 24, 1998 Taft Harris. Homegoing Saturday, April 25, 1998 in Christ Way Temple Baptist Church, 1508 Mt. Olive St., Brenham, Texas. Arrangements entrusted to: Taft Harris Funeral Home, 407 Burleson St., P. O. Bo 352, Brenham, Texas 77834 (409) 836-2952.
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HERBERT “PEANUT” ALFRED, JR.
TIMES-PICAYUNE
New Orleans, LA—1 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2004, incorrectly with Louisiana obituaries
Herbert “Peanut” Alfred Jr., an employee of Red Roof Inn Hotel of Houston, died Wednesday of a heart attack at Memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston. He was 40. Mr. Alfred was born in New Orleans and lived in Houston for the past 24 years. He attended Jones Hight School in Houston. He was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Jones; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Ballet; three sisters, Bonita Garrison, Oneida Ballet and Antoinette Williams; and his great-grandfather, Peter Hicks.
A funeral will be held today at 11am at Davis Mortuary, 6820 West Bank Expressway, Marrero.... Burial will be in Bright Star Cemetery in Marrero.
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HERMAN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—23 January 1961
WATCHMAN KILLS MAN AFTER THEFT
A 23 year old man was shot and killed by a junkyard watchman Sunday as he fled after the theft of $1 worth of scrap metal.
Herman Alford of 619 Avenue G was felled by a shotgun blast fired by George W. McFatridge, 42, on duty at the American Smelting and Refining Works, 4801 S. Lamar, at 3:55 p.m.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete on Sunday night at South Dallas Funeral Home for Negroes.
McFatridge told police that he was standing guard in a press tower and saw a man fill a gunny sack with scrap aluminum.
McFatridge ordered him to halt at shotgun point. The man walked toward him, then suddenly dropped the bag of loot, ducked out of sight and ran around the smelting firm’s building, the watchman said.
McFatridge said he jumped from the tower to the roof of the adjoining building, crossed the roof, spied Alford running behind rail cars, shouted “Halt,” and fired once.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Julius Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says he was born 24 Aug 1937 in Harrison Co., TX, the son of Clarence Alford and Essie B. Maxey. He was married.
This is an African American family.
His lineage: Herman 1937 TX1, Clarence 1916 TX2, Leonard 1881 TX3.
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HERMAN LEE ALFORD
Uncle of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 26 March 1976
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Herman L. Alford, 63, of Route 1, Lufkin. Services 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial Fielders Cemetery.
Born at Center, Texas, June 22, 1912 and died Wednesday afternoon in a Houston hospital following an extended illness. Resident of Houston for 26 years and lived in Angelina County for seven years. Retired Insurance Agent. Member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Survivors; Wife, Linnie Lee, Lufkin; sons Donald E., Capistrano Beach, Calif., Marlin L. of Garland, R.L. of La Porte, Dale and Ronald both of Spring; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Wilcox, Mrs. A.T. Moes Moses, both of Houston, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, Center, Mrs. Gertie Arney, Wells; 11 grandchildren; number of nieces and nephews.
Photos from Fielder Memorial Cemetery, Homer, Angelina Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deb in Angelina Co.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Mahaley Simmons Alford; and brother Julius LeslieAlford in this compilation.
Herman Lee Alford was the son of Julius Isadore Alford and Mary Mahaley Simmons. Ethel Wilcox is the mother of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 and 1977–1986: Herman Lee Alford died 24 March 1976 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. His usual residence was Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX. His parents were J.D. Alford and Mary Simmons. The informant was “Linnie Alford (wife by mail).”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Herman Lee 1912 TX1, Julius Isadore 1866 LA2, Joseph W. 1816 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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HETTIE CLARICE DEARMAN ALFORD
LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 19 May 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Funeral services for Mrs. Hettie Alford, age 63, of Route 2, Box 268, Joaquin, were held at 2 p.m. May 10 in Mangum Chapel with burial in the Jackson Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford died Sunday [May 7] in Center Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 5, 1925 in Louisiana, the daughter of Charles William Dearman and Rena Harriet Smith Dearman.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker.
She married Sam Truitt Alford and he survives her.
Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ken Thompson of Valrico, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Sam C. and Charlotte Alford of Athens and Fred E. and Sharon Alford of Conroe; four grandchildren, Lori, Julie, Amy and Patrick; her mother, Rena Harriet Dearman Crouse of Mansfield, La.; three sisters, Virgie Dearman of Hot Springs, Ark., Helen Besselan of Diamond Bar, Calif., and Katherine Wixen of Ocean Side, Calif.; and five brothers, Mallory Dearman of Corpus Christi, Tim Dearman of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Dearman of Mansfield, Freddie B. Dearman of Freeport and Billy Dearman of Logansport.
Pallbearers were Darrell Alford, Tommy Alford, Ronald Miller, Carl Addison, Britt Dearman, Scott Dearman, Rick Gimsley and Bill Dearman.
Honorary pallbearers were Mallory Dearman, Tim Dearman, Charles Dearman, Freddie Dearman, Billy Dearman and Freddie Joe Alford.
Mangum Funeral Home of Center directed the arrangements.
Photos from Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hettie C. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother-in-law Freddie Joe Alford in this compilation.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says, “Hettie was the daughter of Charles William and Harriet Carena ‘Rena’ Smith Dearman. She married Sam Truitt Alford on October 6, 1944 in Laredo, Webb Co., TX.” AAFA Texas “Alford” Marriages says Sam Truitt Alford married Mrs. Hettie C. Alford on 27 Dec 1950 in Shelby Co., TX.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Clinton Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Sam Truitt 1922 TX1, Fred Eugene 1895 TX2, John Turner 1867 AL3, William Henry 1825 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HIAWATHA ANN SIKES HALLFORD
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Monday, 25 December 2006
MIDLAND [Midland Co.]—Hiawatha Ann Hallford, 71, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 at the Hospice House Facility in Odessa.
A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the First United Methodist Church....
She was born on Aug. 15, 1935, to Orby and Thelma Sikes in Fisk, Texas. Hiawatha married Baker Hallford on Sept. 1, 1954, in Portales, N.M.
She grew up in Talpa, Texas, and attended school there. Hiawatha loved the water and spent lots of time on the lake fishing and water skiing. She was a member of the Ranchland Hills Ladies Golf Association and the First United Methodist Church. Most of all she loved her family and her grandkids who called her “NaNoo”.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Baker Hallford of Midland; a son Mike Hallford and wife Brenda of Granbury; a daughter, Toni Drake and husband Roy of Midland; four grandchildren, Michael and Lani Hallford, Noah and Mindy Holland, Mallory Ann Drake, and Sydney Drake; a brother, Don Sikes and wife Beth of Lubbock; sisters Nita Mathis of Lamesa and Patsy Hudgins and husband Roger of Forsan; brother Ronnie Sikes and wife Sandi of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Victoria Fairchild and Dylan Fairchild; and one expectant great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jeanette Brooks; and her mother and father-in-law, the Rev. Johnny and Shirley Hallford.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Therwhanger and the staff of Home Hospice and Hospice House for their love and care.
The family suggests donations be made to Home Hospice and the Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at npwelch.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hiawatha A. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Midland, Midland Co., TX.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Shirley Baker Hallford, in this compilation.
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HILDA MAE ALFORD WALKER
Sister of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 6 March 2009
Hilda Mae Walker, age 88, of Beaumont was born March 4, 1921 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Clarence V. and Laura Lee Carter Alford. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 [her birthday] in Beaumont.
She married Dally Walker on November 11, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas, was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God. She enjoyed reading and singing. She had been a resident of Beaumont most of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and 4 sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Dally Walker of Beaumont, son, Stephen Walker of Sour Lake, daughters, Jeanene Ball of Beaumont, Dana Gabriel of Missouri City, brothers, Haskell Alford of Palm Harbor, Florida, Hoy Alford of Las Cruces, New Mexico and 6 grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Friday evening, March 6, 2009 from 6 pm until 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:30 am with Brother Gary Hammons and Brother Marvin Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, R. Tammen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hilda Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Felton Herbert Alford and Nola Rae Alford Anger in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Hoy Ernest Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; and brother Charles Haskell Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Hilda Mae 1921 TX1, Clarence Vivian 1888 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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HILTON LEE ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 26 November 2006
Lee Alford, 57, of Longview, died Thursday, November 23, 2006, at his residence.
He was born in Gladewater on August 9, 1949 to Hilton and Mattie Lou Alford. Lee was a truck driver by trade. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Patti Alford of Longview; son, Shon Alford of Dallas-Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Tammy Stanfill; grandchildren, Ann Marie Alford, Christian Alford and Lacy Stanfill; sisters, Jo Ann Hohrine and husband, James, of White Oak, and Betty Lindley and husband, Bill, of White Oak; his mother, Mattie Lou Alford; and mother-in-law, Deen Burns.
His father, Hilton Alford, and his son, Sonny Lee, preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends this afternoon from 4-6 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Monday, November 27, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lakeview Funeral Home....
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kirkland, Loy Joe Tuttle, Jerry Blair, Steve Cambell, Byron Thompson and Billy League. Honorary pallbearers will be Shon Alford, Jack Walker, James Hohrine, Bill Lindley, Forrest Hohrine and Kirby Wagenseller.
Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be provided by VFW post 10373 of Jefferson....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hilton L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Aug 1949, last residence Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mattie Lou Medlin Alford; and his stepmother, Margaret Ruth Brandon Robertson Alford, in this compilation.
His first name is from his mother’s obituary.
His lineage: Hilton Lee 1949 TX1, Hilton 1917 TX2, Samuel Mathew 1887 AL3, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL4.
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HILMA RUTH WEST ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 April 2007
Hilma Ruth Alford, 86, of Kirbyville died April 16, 2007, E.E. Stringer Funeral Home, Kirbyville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hilma Ruth Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Dec 1920, last residence Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Vessie Edward “Punch” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Deborah Kay Alford in this compilation.
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HOLLIS EUGENE HALFORD
Photo from gravestone
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 2 February 2008
Hollis Eugene Halford, 79, passed away January 29, 2008 in Baytown.
He was born May 4, 1928 in Meadville, Mississippi to Larry and Hattie Halford.
He is survived by children Hollis Halford, Jr. and Sherri, Craig Halford and Rachel, Forrest Halford, Carrie Neal, Julia Gilbert, Ellen Bishop, and their mother Julia Halford, Joe Halford, Tiffany Halford, Lana Minton and Jason, and their mother Barbara Halford, Kelly Joe Ramus and Gail, Edna Ramus Means and Dwyn, Will Ramus, Deloris Beason, and their mother Doris Van Horn Halford, sister Patsy Arseneau, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 31 at 6-8 PM at Paul U. Lee La Porte Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held Saturday February 2 at 2 PM in Gillett, Arkansas…. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul U. Lee-La Porte Funeral Home, 201 South 3rd Street, La Porte, TX 77571, (281) 471-0123. www.paululee.com.
Photo from Gillett Cemetery, Gillett, Arkansas Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sheila West Jarrett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hollis Eugene Halford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his brother Larry Webster Halford in Mississippi Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage: Hollis Eugene 1928 MS1, Larry H. 1883 MS2, Leander 1857 MS3, James D. 1793 SC4.
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HOLLIS WILTON ALFORD
AAFA #0196
Father of Roy L. Alford, AAFA #0208, and David E. Alford, AAFA #0615
Brother of Douglas Lee Alford, AAFA #0204
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 October 1998
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
JOAQUIN—Hollis Wilton Alford, 76, of Hemphill, a retired teacher, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Truitt Chapel with the Revs. Ronald Baker, Douglas Alford and Robert Shaddock officiating. Burial will be at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Arrangements by Starr Funeral Home Inc.
He was born in Keltys and moved to Hemphill 30 years ago from Corpus Christi. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Arliene Alford of Hemphill; sons, Roy L. Alfred [sic] of Conroe [AAFA #0208] and David E. Alford of Alto [AAFA #0615]; brothers, Roy C. Alford of Gardendale and Douglas L. Alford of Graham [AAFA #0204].
In another article:
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 October 1998
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Hollis Wilton Alford, 76, of Hemphill died Oct. 2 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Truitt Chapel in Joaquin with cremation at Haven of Rest Crematory in Beaumont under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill.
A native of Keltys and a former resident of Corpus Christi, he lived in Hemphill 30 years and was a retired school teacher for the Hemphill Independent School District. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Arliene Alford of Hemphill; sons, Roy L. Alford of Conroe and David E. Alford of Alto; brothers, Roy C. Alford of Gardendale and Douglas L. Alford of Graham; and nieces and nephews.
Photos from Sholar Cemetery, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carmelita Andrews Rhodes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hollis W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Dec 1921, last residence Hemphill, Sabine Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford; father, Elton Clyde Alford; grandson Mitchell Lee Alford; and brother Douglas Lee Alford in this compilation.
His obituaries list an incorrect cemetery.
Hollis was the son of Elton Clyde Alford and Viola Sawyer. Elton was the son of Julius Caesar Alford and Melissa Anderson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Hollis Wilton 1921 TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1833 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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HOMER WILSON ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 4 November 1968
Homer Wilson Alford of 1201 Adams died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday [November 2] in a Baytown hospital.
Alford was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Dayton but came to Dayton when he was two years old.
Alford was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Past Master of Goose Creek Lodge AF&AM No. 1192, a member of RAM Chapter 408, Kennedy Commandery No. 61 Scottish Rite, the Shrine Club of Houston and the Baytown Order of the Eastern Star Lodge.
He was also an officer of the Baytown Boat Club, member of the National Outboard Boat Association and the Officer Lone Star Boat Association.
His interests included hunting and fishing.
Survivors included his wife Mrs. Joy Belle Alford of Baytown; one son Ronnie Jack Alford of Baytown; one daughter Joanna Irene Bright of Baytown; one grandson Steven Lee Bright of Baytown; his parents Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Alford of Baytown; three brothers, Lester Alford and Neil Alford, both of Baytown and Ray Alford of San Antonio with the U.S. Army.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Paul U. Lee Chapel with the Rev. B.W. Dowler of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens of Baytown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were George A. Massey, R.L. Martin, J.W. Johnson, R.C. Read, E.E. Waugh and Carlos S. Worley Jr.
Photos from Earthman Memory Gardens, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Al Howell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Homer Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Sept 1920 [different than obituary and death certificate] and died _____ Nov 1968, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Joy Belle Kidd Alford; daughter Joanna “Rene” Alford Bright; father Levi Melvin Alford; and brother Lester M. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Homer Wilson 1920 TX1, Levi Melvin 1890 LA2, Jacob 1865 LA2, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS3, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HORACE ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 13 December 2007
Mr. Horace Alfred Sr. age 80, passed Thursday December 6, 2007. Wake services will be held Thursday December 13, from 6-9pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday December 14, 2007 at 11:00am., in the Titus and Timothy Barnes Cathedral Chapel at the Carl Barnes Funeral Home…. Friendship Baptist Church. Interment-Houston National Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Horace Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 1 Jan 1927, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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HORACE WILLIAM ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—12 July 1978
Alford, Horace W., 69, 215 W.E. 10th. Survived by wife, Ethel; brothers, Norris, Grand Prairrie, Travis, Grand Prairie, Coy, Bonham; sisters, Mrs. Syble Crawford, Las Vegas, Mrs. Edith Cook, Clarksville; a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and interment 11 a.m. Thursday, Bridges Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, TX.
Southland Funeral Home, 800 SW Third, Grand Prairie.
Photo from Bridges Chapel Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Horace Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Apr 1909, last residence Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Norris Norwood Alford, Hubert Pershing Alford, and Travis Elmer Alford in this compilation.
Horace William Alford was the son of William Henry Alford (6 March 1884 - 11 February 1936) and Katie Belle Childress (10 July 1882 - 23 April 1950).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Horace William 1909 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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HOWARD HALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Saturday, 12 March 2005
Halford, Howard, 83, of Austin died Thursday. No services planned. Arrangements by All Faiths, north location.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Apr 1921, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Howard 1921 TX1, Byrd Thomas 1890 AR2, Granville Marion 1866 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley about 1793 NC5, John about 1765 VA6, John before 1748 ?? 7.
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HOWARD BURTON “SLICK” ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____Saturday, 4 January 2014
Howard Burton “Slick” Alfred, 80, of Athens, passed away, Jan. 2, 2014, in Tyler.
He was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Tyler, the youngest child of Ross and Elizabeth Burton Alfred.
Known as H.B. “Slick” Alfred, he spent 42 years in law-enforcement, first as a Texas highway patrolman, then as a Texas Ranger, and finally as sheriff of Henderson County, from 1988 through 2000.
He graduated from Tyler High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Soon after, he joined the Texas Department of Public Safety and later the Texas Rangers, first stationed in Dallas and coming to Athens in 1976. As a Ranger, he served Henderson, Freestone and Navarro counties.
With his first wife, Iva Jones Alfred, Slick had four children, two of whom survive: Janet Alfred Feltman and her husband Billy, of Lufkin and Julia Alfred Dotson and her husband Bobby, of Jacksonville.
Preceding him in death were two sons, Phillip Wayne Alfred and David Howard Alfred. In addition to his parents, Slick was also preceded by his sisters, Betty Marie Lee and Patsy Bryans, and his brother, William Ross Alfred.
Slick was married in May 1979 to Mary Alice Insley Harrup, who survives. Three step-children also survive: Mary Webb and her husband Gary, of Charleston, S.C., Paul Harrup III, of McKinney, and Angus Harrup and his wife Tinika, of Highland Village.
Slick is survived by seven dearly-loved grandchildren: Carrie Lynn Glaze, Casie G. Matthews (John), Chelsie G. Page (Eric), Alicia D. Ferguson (Dan), Kyle Dotson, Aaron Alfred (Tara), and Candace A. Donnell (Damon); step grandchildren, Ian and Ava Harrup; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Slick was fond of nieces and nephews, Sharon Miller, Karen Lee, Jeff Lee, Melissa Hughes, Mark Alfred and Gary Alfred.
Slick loved his law-enforcement friends, many of whom gathered with him regularly at the Old West Steak House, and he loved fishing with his special friend and neighbor, the late Ginger Murchison.
A private burial will take place at Bascom Cemetery in Smith County on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, led by an honor guard of Texas Rangers.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rebecca Love and the Rev. Dr. Joe Warren officiating.
A reception for friends and family will follow in the Activities Building.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 911, Athens, 75751; or Henderson County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2061, Athens, 75751.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Howard B. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Iva Nell Jones Alfred; mother, Elizabeth Frances Burton Alfred; and sister Patsy Ruth Alfred Bryans in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
His ALFRED lineage: Howard Burton 1933 TX1, Robert Ross 1903 TX2, Horace Crawford 1871 LA3, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA4, Warren 1816 NC5.
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HOWARD LIONEL ALFORD
Uncle of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 17 May 1973
Howard L Alford, 51, of Rt. 4, Lubbock, a farmer and cattleman, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Paul M. Bumpers and Dr. J.O. Haymes will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Alford was dead on arrival at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday [May 16] at Methodist Hospital.
Alford was born here and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Alford, pioneer Lubbock residents whose farm was located at what is now 19th Street and Slide Road.
He was a graduate of Lubbock High School and was a member of the Westerner football team, the “Cinderella Team” which won the state championship in 1939. Alford’s 28-yard run was credited with winning the game. He later played football at Texas Tech under Pete Cawthon and Dell Morgan. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
Alford was president of Cotton Inc., a national market development organization headquartered at Raleigh, N.C., and of the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association and the Farmers Cooperative Compress, both headquartered at Lubbock.
He was a member of the board of directors of First National Bank and president of the board of the College Avenue Co-Op Gin. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He had served as president of the Cattlemen’s Commission Co., vice chairman of Cotton Producers Institute and served on the board of several regional cooperatives. In 1964, he was named 19th Congressional District chairman of the Rural Texans for Johnson and Humphrey.
Survivors include his wife, the former Milbry Jo Bell, whom he married in 1942; a daughter, Ann Alford, of the home; two sons, Don and John Alford. both of Rt. 4. Lubbock; a brother, John Alford of Petersburg; and three grandchildren.
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Aug 1921 and died _____ May 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Milbry Jo Bell Alford Gamble; parents, Earnest Floyd “Topsy” Alford and Beulah Jean Lawson Alford; and brother John Calvin Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Howard Lionel Alford was b. 7 Aug 1921 in Lubbock Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Howard Lionel 1921 TX1, Earnest Floyd 1890 TX2, Needham Judge 1857 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HOYT BYERS “RED” ALFORD, JR.
Senior photo from the 1941 Woodlawn High School yearbook, The Woodlog, Birmingham, AL
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 25 December 2015
CUCM Hoyt B. “Red” Alford Jr. Ret.
AMERICA’S GREATEST GENERATION HAS LOST A PROMINENT MEMBER
Master Chief Alford died December 21, 2015 at the age of 92. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 24, 1922.
Red was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sybil and his second wife Bonnie.
He is survived by his son Larry and wife Patricia, daughter Linda Walenga and husband John and son John and wife Alvi, his sister Doris McPherson and his loving friend Lois. Five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He attended Howard College, now known as Samford University and Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University. He received his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Edenvale University. He was a registered professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor.
Master Chief Alford was in the Navy Seabees and served in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II and a tour in Vietnam during the Tet offensive in 1968 and 1969. He is honored by a plaque on the Memory wall at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Red was a Senior Resident Engineer with the Texas Highway Department. He was involved in the design, plan preparation and construction inspection of IH 35 through Williamson, Travis and Hays Counties and on other roadways in District 14.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sailor
It was an Honor to call you Dad & Grandpa.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Cook Walden Forest Oaks Cemetery, Austin, TX.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Operation Finally Home, P O Box 732667, Dallas, TX 75373, https//operationfinallyhome.org
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Photos from Cook Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fluttergirl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his second wife, Bonnie Ruth Weaver Alford, in this compilation.
From Alabama, County Marriages, 1895–19667 (Ancestry): Hoyt Byers Alford, age 24, son of Hoyt Byers Alford and Annie Elizabeth Whitley, married Bonnie Ruth Weaver on25 Oct 1947 in Jefferson Co., AL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hoyt Byers 1922 AL1, Hoyt Byers 1898 AL2, James Richard 1849 AL3, Travis Carter 1825 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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HOYT HICKS HALLFORD
Hoyt Hicks Hallford and Gertrude May Johnson Hallford
Photo from The World of the Past
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ April 1970
Hoyt H. Hallford, 64, died Sunday morning in a local hospital after a long illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Nalley-Pickle Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Eldon H. Cook officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Memorial Park.
Mr. Hallford was born August 28, 1905 in Coleman County and married Gertrude Johnson November 11, 1932 in Lovington, NM. He came to Big Spring in 1931 from Menard. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Howard County Road department since 1949. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Jim Kromroy, Miami, FL, Mrs. Ted Lancaster, Big Spring, Mrs. Vernon Howerton and Mrs. Bobby Armstrong, Byesville, OH, Mrs. Ruth Barrington, Harlingen, Mrs. Kenneth Hoffman, Houston, four sons, James Hallford, Fayetteville, NC, Nelson Hallford, Billy Hallford and Hoyt Hallford all of Big Spring; his mother, Mrs. R.A. Wallace of Phoenix, AZ, a brother Troy Hallford of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Dovie Benton of Menard; two half-brothers and two-half sisters; 29 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
The body will be at home, 101 N. Cotttonwood, until shortly before the funeral.
Pallbearers will be J.B. Burton, A.G. Mitchell, Aubrey Standard, L.A. Hiltbrunner, Sonny Busbee, and George Snowden.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1970) dates of Hoyt H. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gertrude May Johnson Hallford; and his daughter Mary Ann Hallford Lancaster in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see The World of the Past, a FamilyTreeMaker Online genealogy by Susan K. Couch, granddaughter of Hoyt and Gertrude Hallford.
His HALLFORD lineage: Hoyt Hicks 1905 TX1, Soloman Hoyt 1875 MO2, Alfred H. 1955 MO3, William 1815 TN4.
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HUBERT PERSHING ALFORD
Source unknown
_____ TX—Thursday, 18 March 1948
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
The body of Hubert P. Alford of Clarksville [Red River Co.], who was serving with the navy when he lost his life in the summer of 1942 in the South Pacific, arrived back home Thursday afternoon aboard a Texas & Pacific train, from the Ft. Worth Quartermaster Depot, to which it had been forwarded from San Francisco.
Jolley-Weaver Funeral Home took charge at the train. The remains were taken to the Home to remain until funeral time Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Claude Martin, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will be at Fairview.
Pall bearers will be Calvin Brannan, Weslie Sweeden, Pete Holly, Jack Shirley, Sherman Martin and Monroe Cornet. Military rites will be observed.
Hubert P. Alford, 25, son of Mrs. Katie Alford of Clarksville, the first Red River County boy to be killed in World War II, died from injuries received when the Japanese sank the USS Colhoun on August 15, 1942. Alford was a member of the crew of the USS Colhoun, serving as a machinist mate. The ship was sunk after it had reached safety on Guadacanal, early in the Solomon campaign. The first announcement of the loss of the USS Colhoun came over the radio on the night of September 5, with the statement that the next of kin of all who lost their lives had been notified. On September 25, Mrs. Alford was officially notified of the death of her son.
Alford was born January 15, 1918, at Annona [Red River Co., TX]. He attended school at Sherry, Aikin Grove and Clarksville. He enlisted in the army before the war and served his enlistment period at Fort Frances E. Warren, Wyoming. Following his release he returned to Clarksville and within a few weeks volunteered for service in the navy. He underwent training at Norfolk, Va., being assigned to the USS Rogers. The Rogers was turned over to the British on a later date and the crew was turned over to the U.S.S. Colhoun. Subsequently the USS Rogers was sunk by the German fleet. Alford’s last visit home was on December 7, when he arrived in Clarksville on a furlough and found an order awaiting his arrival here commanding his return to duty immediately.
He was awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart, for extraordinary service in both the army and navy. Three of his brothers served overseas during the war, two escaping injuries. They were Horace Alford, with the army, who was injured twice in New Guinea; Travis Alford, with the marines; and Coy Alford, with the army.
Survivors are: Mrs. Katie Alford, mother, three sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Lucille Tilghman, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Mack Brewer, Clarksville; and Miss Edith Alford, Clarksville. Brothers are: Norris Alford, Grand Prairie; Travis Alford, Clarksville; Horace Alford, Clarksville; and Coy Alford, Clarksville.
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PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 18 March 1948
ALFORD REBURIAL AT CLARKSVILLE FRIDAY
CLARKSVILLE—Reburial of Hubert P. Alford, Navy machinist’s mate, who died in the Battle of the Coral Sea, Aug. 31, 1942, will be made here Friday in Fairview Cemetery after funeral service at 2 p.m. at Jolley-Weaver Funeral Home, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Claude Martin, Baptist pastor.
Son of Mrs. Katie Alford here, he was the first Red River County man to lose his life in action in World War II. Aboard the USS Calhoun when it was sunk by the Japanese, he was rescued but died of his injuries two days later on a small island in the vicinity. He had served in the Army before enlisting in the Navy.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Lyn Dobson
AAFA NOTES: Hubert was the son of William Henry Alford (6 March 1884 - 11 February 1936) and Katie Belle Childress (10 July 1882 - 23 April 1950).
See the obituaries of his brothers Horace William Alford, Norris Norwood Alford, and Travis Elmer Alford in this compilation.
His memorial at Find A Grave says he died 31 Aug 1942. The inscription on his gravestone says “TX MM [Machinists Mate] 2C US Navy WW II.”
The obituary lists the date that the ship sank incorrectly. From Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, DANFS Online: Destroyers:
At 1400 on 30 August 1942, while Colhoun was on patrol off Guadalcanal, she was struck in a Japanese air raid. The first hits wrecked the ship’s boats and the after davits and started a diesel fire from the boat wreckage. In a second attack, a succession of hits on the starboard side brought down the foremast, blew two 20mm. guns and one 4” gun off the ship, and damaged the engineering spaces. Two more direct hits killed all the men in the after deck house. Tank lighters from Guadalcanal rescued the crew, and Colhoun sank at 09° 24’ S., 160° 01’ E. Fifty-one men were killed and 18 wounded in this action.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Hubert Pershing 1918 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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HUGH ALLEN ALFORD, JR.
Uncle of George Harris Ruppert, AAFA #1382
BIG THICKET MESSENGER
Rye, Liberty Co., TX—Monday, 13 September 2004
Graveside services for Hugh Allen Alford Jr., 82, were held Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at Houston National Cemetery in Houston.
He was born January 22, 1922 in Tugalu, Mississippi, the son of Hugh and Mary Courtney Alford Sr. He served in the Army during World War II, having attained the rank of Corporal. He enlisted on August 26, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was discharged on December 8, 1945 in McKinney.
Mr. Alford died Monday, August 30, at his residence in Livingston.
Cochran Funeral Home, Livingston, was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hugh Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 Jan 1922, last residence Livingston, Polk Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his sister Mary Ethel Alford in Mississippi Obituaries; and his brothers Raymond Alford and Winfred H. “Chris” Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
In 1930 Hugh Alford, age 9, is listed in Rankin Co., MS, with his parents, Hugh 45 and Ella Alford 39, and 9 siblings. All and their parents were b. in MS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Hugh Allen 1922 MS1, Hugh Allen 1883 MS2, John L. 1855 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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HURST JUSTICE ALFORD
Great-grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—16 October 1902
At his home near Rockdale H.J. Alford died last Saturday after an illness of only a few days.
Mr. Alford was a popular independent candidate for Constable and one of our best citizens. He leaves a wife and several children besides a number of brothers, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. Milam County can ill afford to lose such citizens as Mr. Alford.
Photo from Davison Cemetery, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: Hurst was born 23 June 1852 in AL. He married 28 June 1878 in Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; his children Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, Ida Louvinia Alford Keen, and Thomas Ewin Alford; his grandchildren Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Ewin Alford, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford, Edith Alford, Emery Oliver Alford, Ida Lucille Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, Luther Woodrow Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford, and Willene Alford; and his siblings Emma Francis Alford Carter, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Hurst Justice 1852 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.
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IDA LOUISE ALFORD NOBLIN
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—6 January 2012
Noblin, Ida Louise Alford 95, born in the Methodist parsonage at Saucier, Mississippi February 20, 1916 - the last of five children. Died January 4.
She grew up in various parsonages in Mississippi, enrolling at Whitworth College in the fall of 1933. Graduating two years later with an award in Religious Studies, she went to Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, finishing in 1937. She spent the next nine months working for the Mississippi Children’s Home Society, an agency placing children in adoptive homes.
After three months teaching in Laurel, Mississippi, she married James Swope Noblin, a Methodist minister, August 28, 1938. To them were born five sons, four of whom survive her. She earned a Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1957. In June 1957 the family moved to Dallas, Texas, where her husband attended Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U., graduating in 1960. He served pastorates at several churches in Dallas including White Rock United Methodist and Lovers United Lane Methodist until his retirement. He died in 1990. Ida Louise taught in the Dallas Independent School District for 23 years, retiring in 1980. Later she served as a chaplain at Parkland Hospital for four years and as oncology, gerontology and Hospice chaplain at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio until retiring in late 1986 when she returned to Dallas.
She is survived by four sons and three daughter-in-laws, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. James Curtis Alford, Glenn Noblin and wife Barbara, David Noblin and wife Sharon, Mark Noblin and wife Margaret, grandchildren David Noblin Jr., Rebecca Noblin Stryszak and her husband Michal Stryszak and Audrey Noblin Stanfield and her husband Chris Stanfield. Great grandchildren are Jonathan Noblin, Stephen Stanfield, Hannah Stanfield, Samuel Stanfield, Peter Stanfield and Sarah Grace Stanfield.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday January 21 at Northaven United Methodist Church on Preston Road at Northhaven in Dallas, Texas. A reception will follow the service at the church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Ida was the daughter of Louis Flemon Alford and his second wife, Carrie Lee Curtis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ida Louise 1916 MS1, Louis Flemon 1872 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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IDA LOUVINIA ALFORD KEEN
Great-Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Pete Keen and Ida Louvinia Alford on their wedding day
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—1 March 1917
Mrs. Pete Keen, wife of one of the most prominent farmers of the county, died at her home in the Oak Hill neighborhood south of town yesterday afternoon [February 28] at 2:00 o’clock, after a very short illness, starting with acute indigestion. Mrs. Keen was up and about the place, even at work in her garden we are told on Monday. Her sudden death was, of course a great shock to her family and friends, and The Reporter joins in the many expressions of sympathy being offered.
The funeral will be conducted this afternoon, the burial taking place at the family burying ground on the Keen farm. The ladies of the Woodmen Circle will have charge of the obsequies, and the beautiful ritual of that order will be given at the grave. Decedent was a member of the Rockdale Circle.
Photos from Keen Family Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson; and siblings Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, and Thomas Ewin Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s obituary, which includes the names of their children:
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, Texas—_____ September 1953
Funeral service for Pete Keen, resident of the section for seventy-five years were held Friday afternoon from the chapel of Phillips and Luckey funeral home. Rev. H.E. Crone of Mesquite, a former pastor of Rockdale Christian Church officiated and burial was made in the Keen private burial ground..
Mr. Keen died at 1 a.m. Thursday from injuries he received the day before when dragged by a mule. He had been working on his farm in the Oak Hill community. An account of the accident was given in last week’s paper. The large crowd attending the service and the floral tributes which were embanked around the casket attested the high esteem in which this good citizen was paid.
Born August 28, 1870 in the state of Illinois, Pete Keen was a boy of eight years when his parents, Levi and Sarah Keen came to Texas locating near Rockdale, and for 75 years has lived within a short distance of this city.
Since a young man, his interests were in farming and cattle raising. Mr. Keen was married in 1902 to Miss Ida Alford. His wife preceded him in death, February 28, 1917, leaving a young family of five children for whom the father continued to keep the home ties intact and devotedly guided them to manhood and womanhood.
Mr. Keen became converted and united with the Forest Grove Christian Church in August 1902 and was baptized by C.S. Watson the following month. He was made a deacon on the first board. The church was established in 1898 in the Oak Hill Community and was reorganized in Forest Grove in 1902 and was dedicated in 1903. Pete Keen remained a leader of this church throughout the years and was faithful in every charge entrusted to him. He was the last living member of the original church board, and when the 60th dedication of Forest Grove Church was celebrated recently, Mr Keen was given recognition and honorable mention. He was a friend of people in all walks of life and will be missed in not only his home but by the entire community.
There survives three sons, Lawrence, Pete Jr, and Lee Keen of Rockdale, two daughters Mrs. Inez Greenwood, Mrs. Alice Holliman, and a sister, Mrs. J.H. Franklin also of Rockdale, 11 grandchildren and also a sister San Gabriel, California.
Photo from Keen Family Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ida Louvinia 1881 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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IDA LUCILLE ALFORD YOUNG
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ August 1990
Funeral services for Lucille Young, 71, were held at 10 am Monday, Aug 27, in Forest Grove Christian Church with burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Minister Dennis Smith of Forest Grove Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Young died Saturday morning, Aug 25, at Scott and White Hospital, Temple, after a long illness. She was a lifelong Rockdale resident.
She was born July 27, 1919 in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Emory J. (Annie Matthews) Alford. She and Nathaniel Lee Young were married Feb 11, 1938, in Rockdale. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband on Feb 9, 1987.
Survivors include her mother, Annie Alford; two sons, Barkley Lee Young, and James Roy Young; a daughter Carolyn Ann Drummond; three brothers, Jack Alford, Emery Alford, and Billy Alford; four sisters, Mary Lee Harris, Annie Mae McKee, Carrie Guthrie and Dixie Cleveland; also six grandchildren, Daryl Young, Lori Schwartz, Gina Newman, Wendy Valdez, Dee Ann Estlack and Marc Young. Pallbearers were Zeke Young, Johnny Young, Robert Cleveland, Kenny Harris, Charles Alford and Paul Johnson. Mrs Young was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church. Phillips and Luckey-Rockdale.
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille Young (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, and Mary Lee Alford Harris; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ida Lucille 1919 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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IDA MAE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Ida Mae Alford, 71, passed away September 27, 2007.... Services will be at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 3401 Jeanetta Rd, Houston, Tx. 77063.... Interment—Paradise North Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 March 1936.
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ILA JANICE SHAVER ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ August, 2001
PALESTINE—Services for Janice Alford, 71, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel, Palestine, with Dr. Tom Rousseau officiating.
Burial will be in Starr Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Aug. 8 in a Palestine hospital.
She was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Anderson County to the late Cody Shaver and Jewel Etta Starr Clark. She was a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit of Memorial Hospital for 25 years, and a member of Swanson Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by stepmother, Loreta Shaver in 1998.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Adrian Alford, Palestine; daughter, Carla Cubstead, Palestine; sons, Darrell Alford, Palestine, and Allen Alford, Blue Ridge; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janice Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Adrian Garrett Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone. On the back of the gravestone, her parents are listed as Koda Shaver and Jewell Starr.
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ILA LILLIAN MOSLEY ALFORD LONG
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 8 March 2001
CLARKSVILLE [Red River Co.]—Ila Lillian Long, 88, of Clarksville died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Clarksville Nursing Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 9, in Lindeman Chapel of Clarksvile Funeral Home with the Rev. A.B. Kellam and the Rev. James Hinkle officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
She was born July 3, 1912, in the Albion community of Red River County to Tom and Lizzie Raulston Mosley. She was a member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Alice Long of Victoria; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Buddy Jones of Texarkana and Rita and Jerry Westbrook of Clarksville; a sister-in-law, Marie Alford; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Long, Sept. 1, 1987; two sons, Billy Joe Alford and Hoyt Long; a brother, Harold Mosley and two sisters, V.G. Johnson and Myra Fivash.
Photos from New Haven Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GothicHobby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ila L. Long (SS# issued in TX), last residence Clarksville, Red River Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Billy Joe Alford in this compilation.
Ila’s first husband was Lewis Gordon Alford.
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IMOGENE “JEAN” WALLACE ARCHER ALFORD
Photo from AliMar Smith McCann Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 6 April 1980
Alford, Mrs. Imogene (Jean), 1510 W. Saner.
Survived by husband, Al Alford, Dallas; son, Harold Archer, Syracuse, NY; daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Norris, Aledo, Mrs. Donna Sears, Hurst; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Witt O. Wallace, Chicago, Dewey Wallace, Palm Springs, CA.
Executive secretary of Oak Cliff Lions Club for 25 years. Member of Bethany Class, Cliff Temple Baptist Church.
Services 11:30 a.m. Monday, Lamar & Smith Chapel. Dr. Dan Griffin and Dr. J. Earl Meade officiating. Interment Restland Memorial Park.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan McKee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Imogene Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Apr 1903 and died _____ Apr 1980, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, John Robert Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From TX Deaths: Imogene Alford died 5 Apr 1980 in Dallas Co.
From Ancestry family trees: Her parents are Dr. Charles Harris Wallace and Elizabeth Gray Witt. Her first husband was Alvin Holt Archer (1900–1939).
Her second husband was Price Almon Alford (1910 WV–1994 TX). She was his second wife; they married about 1947.
Price married (1) Willye McDowell in 1929, Tarrant Co., TX. He married (3) Pauline Dann in 1982, Dallas Co., and they divorced in 1986. He married (4) Marlene E. Drago in 1987, Dallas Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
Her husband’s lineage: Price Almon 1910 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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INA CATHERINE ALFORD ALLEN
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—17 November 2005
Ina Catherine Alford Allen (Cat), 57, passed on to glory Thursday, November 10, 2005, after a lengthy illness at Mainland Center Hospital.
A visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 I-45, Texas City. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. W.W. Jackson, Jr. officiating.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Mr. Alvin Allen; two daughters, LaFaunda and Roshawn Allen; step-daughter, Rhonda Allen (Breck) Walker; grandchildren, Jahary Britton, Shirleysha Crecor, Creshawn Hall, Isaiah Allen and Christopher Hall; sisters, Bertha Bester, Bobbie Garrett, Royanne (Benny) Hinton, Joyce (Jet Arthur) Johnson; three brothers, Earl (Iretha) Alford, Lonnie (Josie) Alford and Ronald Douglas (Doris) Alford, all of Galveston County; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Alford of Poplarville, Mississippi, Jeweline Allen of Texas City, Helen (Solomon) Ware of Lake Providence, Louisiana, Estella (Ernest) Jackson, Rosetta (Jesse) Rodgers, Ruby (Benjamin) Walker, Louisa Threats, Octavia Allen, Juanita (Sheldon) Walker, Alice Allen, and Doris Allen all of Warren, Ohio; brother-in-law, Louis (Renee’) Allen; and a host of dedicated nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her sister Bertha M. Alford Bester in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Edward James Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
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INEZ ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 9 September 2005
Services for Inez Alford will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Galilee Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Citizens Funeral Home....
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INICE “SUG” JACKSON ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 September 2005
Inice “Sug” Alford, 89, of Amarillo, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Alford was born on March 22, 1916, in Vinson, Okla., to Joe and Ida Jackson. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Alford; a daughter, Peggy Koetting; a son, Charlie Alford; and a son-in-law, Joe Meyer.
Survivors include three daughters, JoAnn Meyer of Adrian, Eula Bax and husband, Jim, of Amarillo and Linda Robinson and husband, Dickie, of Vega; two sons, Lawson Alford and wife, Pat, of Memphis and Larry Alford and wife, Shannon, of Claude; a brother, Jackie Jackson of Waco; 23 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Meals on Wheels of Amarillo, 219 W Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101 or the American Heart Association, 6605 W. I-40 Building A6, Amarillo, TX 79106.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Charlie Earl Alford and Peggy Jean Alford Noggler Koetting in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Ira Clarence 1910 TX1, Earl Wilson 1882 TX2, Charles Miller 1853 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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IRENE DODSON ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Monday, 6 February 1995
Alford, Irene Dodson, 87, of Liberty Hill died Saturday [February 4]. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Davis Funeral Home, Georgetown. Burial Corn Hill Cemetery, Jarrell, Texas.
Photo from Corn Hill Cemetery, Jarrell, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Aug 1907 and died _____ Feb 1995, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
Her husband was Frank Alford (1903–1978).
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IRENE GERTUDE CRAWFORD ALVORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 6 April 2001
HEREFORD [Deaf Smith Co.]—Irene Girtude Alvord, 88, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001. Graveside services will be held on Saturday in Tye Cemetery at Tye. Arrangements were by Rix Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Alvord was born on January 31, 1913, in Powderly, to Lemuel and Tempie Crawford. She married Marshall Newell Alvord on December 10, 1932 in Lamar County.
Survivors include a daughter, Jean Watts of Hereford; a brother, R.W. Crawford of Abilene; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Irene G. Alvord (SS# issued in TX), last residence Hereford, Deaf Smith Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Marshall Newell Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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IRENE SMITH ALFORD
Wife of George Harold Alford, AAFA #0214
Sister-in-law of Evelyn Faye Alford Cook, AAFA #0191
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Saturday, 25 October 2003
Irene Alford, 85, of Texarkana, Texas, died on Thursday, October 23, 2003, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Alford was born on September 25, 1918, in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was retired from the Houston Water Department and a member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Alford.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Janet Alford of Dallas; one daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Bevins Raulston of Dallas; two brothers, Robert Smith of Texarkana; and Charles Smith of Spring, Texas; four grandchildren, Kelly Starr Ducotey of Conroe, Texas; Phillip Suter of Dallas; David Kent Alford of The Colony, Texas; and John Christian Alford of Coppell, Texas; six great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Highland Park Baptist Church with Dr. Gerald Cornelius and the Rev. Walter Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, under direction of East Funeral Home, Moores Lane. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Photos from Hillcrest Cemetery, Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Granville & Patricia Murphy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Irene S. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband’s father, George Albert Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: George Harold 1917 TX1, George Albert 1894 TX2, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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IRIS LENORA HARDING ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 4 July 2003
Iris Lenora Alford an employee with the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District and a Baptist died July 2, 2003. She was 74.
Survivors include two daughters Elaine Martin of Odem and Sandra Hiller of Corpus Christi; four sons Larry Alford of Kyle, Bobby and Delbert Alford both of Corpus Christi and Martin Alford of Longview; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. July 5 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Burial will be at 4 p.m. July 5 in Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iris L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Aug 1928, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford; and children Jerry Ray Alford and Sandra Alford Hiller in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as Edgar Chris Harding and Jency Belle Harrison.
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ISA ANN CURRY ALFORD
Mother of Raby Ardrell Alford, AAFA #0492
DAILY HERALD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—28 August 1991
Funeral services for Mrs. A.A. (Isa) Alford, 86, of Gatesville will be at 2 p.m. today at Gatesville Church of Christ with Loyd Hall officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Monday at a Gatesville hospital.
She was born Nov. 11, 1904, near Table Rock Creek in Coryell County. She was the daughter of the late Willie Overton Curry and Martha Ann Manning Curry.
She grew up in the Elijah area of what is now the Fort Hood Reservation. On Aug. 25, 1920 she married Albert Alford in Gatesville. They spent all their married lives in the Gatesville area. He preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1987. She was a charter member of the old 10th and Saunders Street Church of Christ, now the Gatesville Church of Christ on East Main.
Mrs. Alford was a Bible school teacher for many years and was an active member of the church congregation.
She was a longtime clerk at Alvis-Garner Department Store and had served as past president of the Gatesville Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, five sisters and her twin children, Eldon and Christine, who died in infancy in 1923.
Survivors include three sons, Raby Alford of Gatesville, Bill Tom Alford of Killeen and Dr. Jack Alford of Victoria, Texas; a brother, F.F. Curry of Gatesville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Copp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her sons Bill Tom Alford, Raby Ardrell Alford, and Waylon Jack Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her husband’s lineage: Albert Finis 1898 TN1, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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IVA AMANDA CLARKE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Iva Amanda Alford, 93, died peacefully at home in Pearland, Tx. on January 26, 2012. She was born on January 27, 1918 in Sunburst North Carolina to J. Hubert and Martha L. Clarke.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at 7pm at Garden Road Baptist Church, 2411 Garden Rd., Pearland, Tx.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Keith Lanier Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Milton Lanier 1916 LA1, Daniel Prophet 1886 LA2, Willis Jacob 1847 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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IVA IRENE STAINBACK ALFORD BUSBY
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 October 1997
TYLER—Services for Iva Irene Alford Busby, 80, Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home, Whitehouse.
Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Busby died Sept. 29 in a Tyler hospital.
She was born July 4, 1917, in Bullard. She was a housewife and member of Lighthouse Assembly of God.
Survivors include sons, Samuel Alford, and William Alford, both of Lake Palestine, and Ronny Alford, Tyler; daughters, Lucille Davis, Arlington, Hazel Mason, Tyler, and Delores Head, Texarkana; brother O.J. Stainback, Longview; sisters, Melba Abbott and Leona Clymore, both of Tyler, and Juanita Peavey, Hodge, La.; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to Glenwood Baptist Church.
Photo from Walnut Grove Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bonnie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Iva S. Busby (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tyler, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Samuel Lee Alford in this compilation.
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IVA LORENE SMITH ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—_____ January 1991
Graveside services for Iva Lorene Alford, 95, of Lufkin, were held January 16, 1991 in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church. She had lived in Lufkin for over 50 years and was a homemaker.
Survivors: son, Carl Alford; nephew and niece, Bob and Christine Love; sister, Barnie Beard; grandson, Arthur Carl Alford; granddaughters, Weeda Anderson and Joyce Shaffer; and five great-grandchildren
Gipson Funeral Home, directors.
Photos from Garden of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carmelita Andrews Rhodes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iva Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Oct 1895, last residence Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX.
She shares a gravestone with her sister Iris Smith Redden and father, Claude M. Smith. Her son Carl Edward Alford (1922–1992) is also buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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IVA NELL JONES ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAM
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Graveside services for Iva Nell Alfred, 77, of Lindale are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, with the Rev. Danny Barnett officiating. Burial is in Flint Cemetery under direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alfred passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Tyler.
She was born on March 12, 1934, in Tyler to the late Charlie and Mattie Cunningham Jones. She was a retired sales clerk and a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by sons, David Howard Alfred, Phillip Wayne Alfred, who died at birth; siblings, Frances Adams, Earl H. Jones, Patsy Hilburn, Ruby Lynn and Norman Jones.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Billy Feltman of Lufkin and Julia and Bobby Dotson of Jacksonville; companion, Max Bartley; brother, Wayne Jones; sister, Norma Worthy and husband Richard; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Howard Burton “Slick” Alfred, in this compilation.
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IZORA ELMIRA YOUNG ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 8 October 1925
Mrs. N.J. Alford died very suddenly at her home in this city Monday morning about eight o’clock. Mrs. Alford had been in bad health for several years, and had suffered several heart attacks, and for the past two weeks has been quite ill. She was seated in a chair in the living room Monday morning when she was seized with the attack which resulted in her death.
Mrs. Alford was the widow of the late Nat J. Alford, and has lived in Rockdale and Milam county practically all her life. She was the daughter of W.D. Young and Mrs. Young who survives her. She was born in Arkansas and with her parents came to Milam County at the age of seven years. She was married to Mr. Alford in 1885 and they moved to Rockdale in the 1900, since which time she has continuously made this city her home.
Decedent is survived by four daughters and four sons as follows: Mrs. E.R. Wolf, Mrs. L.M. Baggett and Miss Beulah, all of Rockdale, and Mrs. R.E. Crane of Temple. The boys are Ottie, Ernest, Zeke and Reddin. She is also survived by her mother and other relatives.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, her pastor, Rev. J.A. Hall of the Baptist Church, conducting religious services at the family home on North Main Street. Interment followed in the IOOF Cemetery. Pall Bearers were Messrs. H.O. Quebe, H.G. Perry, W.E. White, Walter Ramsel, E.A. Camp, and J.O. Newton.
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WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 October 1925
ROCKDALE—Mrs. Nat J. Alford, 65, died suddenly at her home here Monday morning following a stroke of paralysis of the heart. She had been ill for several days.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eugene R. Wolf, Mrs. L.D. Baggett, Miss Beulah, Rockdale, and Mrs. Robert Crane, Temple; and three sons, Ernest, Zeke and Redding, Rockdale.
Her husband was killed in an automobile accident four years ago, while he was deputy sheriff.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Nathaniel Jefferson Alford; and sons Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford Sr. and Reden Alford in this compilation.
She was Nathaniel’s second wife.
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J.C. “AL” ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 6 April 2009
Services for J.C. “Al” Alford, 79, of Lake Cherokee, will be 10 a.m. today, April 6, 2009, at Trinity Baptist Church in Lakeport. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. Alford died April 2, 2009, at a Longview nursing facility.
Born November 23, 1929, in Walton County, Fla., he was an agent for Ministers Life Insurance Co. and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Alford; and children, Ronnie Alford, Bruce Alford, Steven Alford, Greg Hurst, Tim Hurst, Sheila Waldrop and Sheree Collins.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.C. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his father, John Davis Alford; his brother Wiley Jesseman Alford; and his half-siblings James Thomas “Tom” Alford, Julian Howell Alford, and Pinkie Alford Moore in Florida Obituaries.
J.C. was the son of John Davis Alford and his second wife, Alice Ophelia Lindsey.
His lineage: J.C. 1929 FL1, John Davis 1862 AL2, James Columbus 1830 GA3, John Turner 1800 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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J.T. ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 October 2000
RISING STAR [Eastland Co.]—J.T. Alford, 81, died Sunday, October 8, 2000, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel…. Burial will be in the Amity Cemetery, directed by Higginbotham Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in the Holder Community. He married Lillian Neie in 1939 and had lived in the Rising Star area all his life. He was a farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian, of Rising Star; two sons, Ronald Alford of Rising Star, Larry Alford of San Marcos; two daughters, Judy Green of Rising Star, Mary Chesler of League City; three brothers, Grady Alford of May, James Alford of Ft. Worth, Charles Alford of Glen Rose; three sisters, Vance McDaniels of May, Billie Huddleston of Sidney, Betty Schlemmer of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Amity Cemetery, Comanche Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Russ Davies
Photo posted in 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.T. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Nov 1918, last residence Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, John Monroe Alford; and brothers Charles Ray Alford Sr. and W.B. Alford in this compilation.
J.T. and his brother W.B. are listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses by their initials. They are the sons of John Monroe Alford and Hattie Ann Houdyshell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: J.T. 1918 TX1, John Monroe 1889 TX2, William Ball 1860 TX3, Allen 1824 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JACK ALFORD
SAN SABA NEWS & STAR
San Saba, San Saba Co., TX—18 April 1985
Jack Alford of Waco and formerly of Richland Springs, passed away Sunday, April 7, 1985, in the V.A. Hospital in Temple, at the age of 76.... Alford was born February 10, 1909 in Sinton. He was the son of John E. Alford and Minnie McCoy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1931–1953. In 1953 he married Estelle Garrett in Waco. She preceded him in death in 1980.
Alford was an appliance assembler and a member of the Richland Springs Baptist Church....
Survivors include one brother, Stanley Alford of Bremerton, Washington; two sisters, Hazel Alford of Waco and Myrtle Alford Pyle of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews....
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, and one sister, Blanche Alford....
Graveside services were held Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Richland Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Howell-Doran Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Henson officiated at the service.
Photo from Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danny Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1985) dates of Jack Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituary of his sister Hazel Burt Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Stanley Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jack 1909 TX1, John Everett 1879 TX2, Hamilton Samuel 1851 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JACK ALLEN ALFORD
Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ February 2016
Dr. Jack A. Alford
April 2, 1930 - February 6, 2016
Jack Alford was born April 2, 1930 in Baytown, Texas, the son of Earl Lee Alford and Gladys Goodwin Alford.
After growing up in Baytown, and graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, he graduated from Baylor University and Baylor Medical School. He served in the US Navy from 1957–1959 and during that time, cared for not only Navy personnel, but also the civilian population of Guam and other US Territories in the Pacific. Following his military service, he returned to private practice where he cared for Houston families for nearly 40 more years. One of his most memorable moments came when he delivered a baby for a woman who he had delivered twenty-something years before while in Guam.
In 1950, Jack married his high-school sweetheart, Helen Frances Morgan, with whom they had four children Jack, Janet, James and Jay.
He married his wife, Helen Harrison Alford in 1973, with whom they had two children, Zoe and Jon, and were married until Helen’s death in August 2008.
Dr. Alford was predeceased by his parents; sister Edna Williams; wife, Helen Harrison Alford; his daughter, Janet Lynn Alford; his father-in-law, Ted L. Harrison; and nephew, Ted W. Harrison.
He is survived by his sons Jack Allen Alford, Jr (wife Barbara), James Steven Alford, Jay Michael Alford (wife Lisa), and Jonathan Adam Alford (wife Veronica) and daughter Zoe Ann Beinart (husband Brad), his grandchildren Steven Alford (wife Jessica), Amy Alford, and David Alford, and great-grandsons Aiden and Hudson Neel. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Diamond Harrison, brother-in-law, Arthur Harrison, nephew, Thomas Harrison, niece, Nia Harrison, niece, Connie Beene and nephew, Jerry Goodson.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm with Trisagion prayers at 6:30 pm in The Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:30 am at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77006. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Helen Zoe Harrison Alford; sister Edna Earle Alford Williams; and paternal grandmother Addie Bell Cannon Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jack Allen 1930 TX1, Earl Lee 1901 TX2, Benjamin Meador 1877 TX3, Allen Josiah 1844 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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JACK B. ALFORD
Photo from Sunset Funeral Homes
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—_____ May 2006
Alford, Jack B., 82, Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today at Sunset F.H. Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:15 p.m. May 4, 2006 at the same funeral home. Interment: Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Survived by wife Brigitte Alford, sons Andrew, Jack & John, daughter Silvia Carbajal, brother John Gordon Alford.
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El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—_____ May 2007
1st Anniversary
July 31, 1923 - April 30, 2006
Our hearts are filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments, for our dearly departed. You will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you so very much. Love your wife, Brigitte; children: Silvia (Steve), Andy (Lisa), Jack (Rose), John (Alice); grandchildren: Stevie (Christy), Jessica, Jacqueline, Veronica, Andrew, Erika, Dale, Josh, Nicole, Erica, and Eric; great grandchildren; Desiree and Kailee; brother, John Gordon Alford; and many other relatives.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his brother John Gordon Alford in this compilation.
In 1930 Silas W. Alford, farm laborer age 48, his wife Lois 32, John G. Alford 12, and stepson Jack Birney 6 are living in El Paso Co., TX. All were born in TX. It is possible that Silas adopted Jack.
Jack B. Alford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com lists his birth date as 31 July 1923 and death date as 30 Apr 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
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JACK DEMPSEY ALFORD
Shelby Co., TX—28 October 2009
Jack Dempsey Alford, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his home. He was born October 7, 1933 in Center to Pierce Jones and Lucille Belrose Jernigan Jones. Mr. Alford served in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2009 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. R. B. Elumbaugh officiating.
He is survived by:
Sons: Frank Davis & wife Dobber of Joaquin
W.C. [Willie Carl] Alford & wife Paula of Joaquin
Sisters:
Bobbie Miller Key of Orange, California
Frances Reynolds of Center
Miriam Jernigan of Center
Brothers:
Clyde Johnson of Arkansas
John Johnson of Missouri
John R. Adams of Center
Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Five Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren;
Preceded in death by:
Son, Shannon Alford
Daughter, Faith Register
Online condolences & tributes can be sent to at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack Dempsey Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Center, Shelby Co., TX.
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JACK G. ALLFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Sunday, 16 August 2009
J.G. Allford, 82, of Shallowater died Friday [August 14] in Covenant Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the City of Lubbock Cemetery with Pastor E.G. Lambert officiating. His family will receive friends at Rix Funeral Directors this afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.
He was born in McAlester [Pittsburg Co.], Okla. and moved to the Smyer/Shallowater area at age two and farmed most of his life.
He is survived by nephews, Gayland Allford and Rick Allford; along with several great-nieces and nephews. To send on-line condolences please visit www.rixfd.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.G. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Nov 1926, last residence Shallowater, Lubbock Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, Tex “Pete” Allford, and William Lace Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Wilson Osborn Allford Jr. in Idaho Obituaries.
He is listed as Jack on the 1930 census (Collingsworth Co., TX) and in his brother William’s obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His ALLFORD lineage: Jack G. 1926 OK1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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JACK HILL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—7 December 1947
Services for Second Lt. Jack H. Alford, 29, whose body was returned from Belgium under the government’s reburial program, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lamar & Smith Funeral Home, 800 West Jefferson.
Dr. W.A. Criswell, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Alford entered the army in 1940 and was commissioned a lieutenant in December, 1944, after distinguishing himself in combat as a staff sergeant.
He was a member of the 929th Field Artillery Battalion, 104th (Timber) Division. He was killed March 24, 1945, during the Rhine crossing.
Alford was a graduate of Sunset High School and a member of the First Baptist Church. Before he entered the army he was a clerk at the Cox-Moore Drug Company.
Surviving are a brother, L.W. Alford, 507 East Ninth; a sister, Mrs. Hughes Rue, 5522 West Purdue, and a grandmother, Mrs. Ida Hill, 822 Hollywood.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Rufus Elfonso Alford; and brother Lionel W. Alford in this compilation.
His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate confirms his death date in Germany and lists his parents as Rufus E. Alford and Willie Mae Hill. His age at death was 29 years 4 months 3 days, making his birth date 21 Nov 1915.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jack Hill 1915 TX1, Rufus Elfonso 1876 TX2, Aaron Ransom 1841 KY3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JACK MCLENNAN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 25 April 2009
Alford, Jack McLennan—Born 6/26/1918 in McLennan Crossing, TX. Passed away on 4/22/09.
Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Fern Alford, son Jimmy Alford, daughter Sara Guinn, sister Mary Sykes and brother Bill Alford.
Served in the Marines in WW II.
Survived by 3 children, Donna Newton and husband Jim, Loy Bo Alford and wife Doretta, Sheila Freeman; son in law WE Guinn; sister, Betty Brown; 8 grandchildren and 13 great children.
Visitation Sunday from 3-6pm at Laurel Land. Graveside will be Monday, 4/27/09 at 11:30am, Laurel Land Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society www.acs.org or the Alzheimer Association www.alz.org.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, “RJ and Babar”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack McLennan Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Fern McClister Alford; and daughter Sara Lynn Alford Guinn in this compilation.
From AAFA records: Jack McLennan Alford married Doris Fern McClister in Bosque Co., TX, on 9 June 1940.
There is a McLennan Crossing Road in Woodway (near Waco), McLennan Co., TX.
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JACK SHANNON ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—27 December 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Jack Shannon Alford, 21, of Joaquin died Monday in an automobile accident near Center.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Word of Faith Church in Haslan with burial at Alford Cemetery in Joaquin under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home in Center.
A native of Texas and a lifelong resident of Joaquin, he was a radio announcer for KDET radio in Center.
Survivors include his parents, Jack and Jean Alford of Joaquin; a sister, Faith Register of Logansport, La.; brothers, Frank Davis and Dub Alford, both of Joaquin; and grandparents, Doris Lovell of Joaquin and Lucille Jernigan of Center.
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LIGHT & CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—Friday, 29 December 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Funeral services for Jack Shannon Alford, 21, of Joaquin, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Haslam…. Interment followed at the Alford Cemetery near Joaquin.
Mr. Alford died Monday, Dec. 25, in an auto accident.
He was the son of Jack and Jean Lovell Alford of Joaquin, born Sept. 13, 1968. He was a radio announcer for KDET/KLCR in Center.
Mr. Alford is survived by his parents; one sister, Faith Register of Logansport, La.; two brothers, Frank Davis and Dub Alford, both of Joaquin; and his grandmothers, Doris Lovell of Joaquin and Lucille Jernigan of Center.
Pallbearers were James P. Wilson, David Jacobs, Dan Dellinger, Rob D. Champlin, Keith Windham and E.J. Barber.
Mangum Funeral Home in Center directed the arrangements.
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JACK WARD ALFORD
Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067
Source unknown
_____, TX—Monday, 18 August 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
HUGHES SPRINGS [Cass Co.]—Graveside services for Jack Ward Alford, 75, of Avinger will be 10 a.m. Monday at Avinger Cemetery.... Reeder-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford died Friday [Aug 15] in a Linden [Cass Co.] nursing home.
He was a member of the Avinger United Methodist Church and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include a son, Roy Jack of Russellville, Ark.; two brothers, William B. and Jimmy Young, both of Avinger; a sister, Nina Sanford of Avinger, and Leah Andrews of Dallas.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Jack’s siblings Joseph Kemp Alford, Leah Alford Andrews, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.
Jack was the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.
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JACOB HARRIS ALFORD, SR.
Father of Michael D. Alford, AAFA #0581; and Jacob Harris Alford, Jr., AAFA #1262
Brother of Murray Luther “Plug” Alford, AAFA #0236; Dorothy Alford, AAFA #0234;
Half-brother of Betty Lydia Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; Vesta Edna Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233; and Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
New Orleans, LA—Sunday, 17 May 2002
Jacob Harris Alford, Sr., 89, a current resident of Sugar Land, TX and a former resident of New Orleans, LA, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital in Texas.
He was born in Raceland, La, was a retired boilermaker - Local No. 37, worked at Todd Shipyards, and had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans.
He is survived by his two sons, one daughter and one daughter-in-law: Jacob H. Alford, Jr. of New Orleans, Mike and Stephanie Alford of Sugar Land, TX and Anna Alford of New Orleans; three sisters and one brother: Betty Davis of Ft. Worth, TX [AAFA #0223], Helen Cook of Dallas, TX, Dr. Dorothy Alford of Loma Linda, CA [AAFA #0234] and Howard Alford of San Anselmo, CA; five grandchildren: Elizabeth, Christopher, Steven, Brian and Gregory Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Anna Singer and Murray Luther Alford, Sr.; and siblings: Vesta Giddings [AAFA #0233], Josephine Carrigan [AAFA #0235], Murray Peter Alford, Arthur Alford, Murray L. Alford, Jr.[AAFA #0236] and Sarah Jane Rivers.
Visitation will be at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA from 9:30 Am On Saturday, May 18, 2002, with religious services at 11:30 Am. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery will follow the services, 4800 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacob H. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 29 March 1913, last residence Sugar Land, Fort Bend Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his sister Helen Singer Alford Cook; and half-sisters Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233, and Betty Lydia Alford Davis, AAFA #0223, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Murray Luther Alford Sr.; and brothers Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236, and Murray Peter Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and his half-sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235, in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jacob Harris 1913 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JACOB LAUHON ALFORD, JR.
UNION COUNTY LEADER
Clayton, Union Co., NM—17 December 1942
From Deaths from Newspapers, Clayton Memorial Cemetery
Alford, Jacob Lauhon b. 14 Oct 1866 Groesbeck [Limestone Co.], TX. d. 9 Dec 1942, Graham, TX; 76 yr 1 mo 16 da; coronary occlusion.
Wife: Frances Belle Gould; d. 1926. Parents: J.L. Alford, b. LA and Sarah Ann Smith, b. TX.
Survived by 6 children: Mrs. Bern Parkinson, Graham, TX; Mrs. Ira Sefton, Pecos, NM; Mrs. Wade Boatwright; John D. Alford and Mrs. B.N. Cavis [Camilla (Mrs. Berry N.) Alvis], Clayton, NM; Miss Mary Willa Alford, Lubbock, TX. Burial: 11 Dec 1942 Clayton Memorial Cemetery.
Photo from Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union Co., NM—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron West
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Frances Belle Gould Alford; and his children Belle Louise Alford Sefton, Camilla Alford Alvis Malone, and John D. Alford Sr. in New Mexico Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jacob Lauhon 1866 TX1, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA2, Needham Judge 1789 NC3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JACQUELINE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—17 June 2005
Alford, Jacqueline 47, passed June 13, 2005. Family will receive friends today 7-9 pm @ Community Baptist Church, 2902 Fordham Rd. Service 11 am Sat. @ Bethel AME, 1638 Ann Arbor.
Survived by husband Michael, children; Jason & Jennifer, 4 grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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JACQUELINE ALFORD LINEBERGER
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 October 2005
Jacqueline Alford Lineberger, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2005 in Houston, Texas.
She was born on March 24, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee. Jacqueline moved to Houston as a child. She worked in the Banking Industry all of her adult life until her retirement in 1997. Jacqueline was a member of Lazybrook Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Harris County Democratic Party.
She is survived by her brother, Donald Alford of Houston; sister, Darlene Stich and husband, Jack; several nieces, grand nieces and grand nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Pat H. Foley & Co. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Directors with Dr. John Neesley of Lazybrook Baptist Church officiating.
Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park. Words of condolence may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacqueline A. Lineberter (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 March 1929, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Thelma Rose “Tami” Ambler Alford; and half-brother Henry Eden “Hank” Alford Jr in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Jacqueline 1929 TN1, Henry Eden 1892 TX2, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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JACQUELINE MERLE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Jacqueline Merle Alford went to be in the presence of the Lord, Sunday, July 29, 2007. She was a caring, loving, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to every one. She loved life itself and was a devoted servant of the Lord.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by her oldest son, father, mother, and a sister.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Vernon L. Alford; her children, two daughters and a son; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A church service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 3, 2007 at Richey Street Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacqueline Merle Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 July 1926, last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Vernon Lanier Alford, in this compilation.
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JACQUELINE PATRICIA ALFORD TRELOAR
Tributes.com
Richardson, Dallas Co., TX—_____ March 2010
March 6, 1929 - March 2, 2010
Richardson, Texas
Treloar, Jacqueline Patricia (Alford) on March 2, 2010, Jacqueline Patricia Treloar lost her long battle with a rare anemia.
She was born at home in Franklin County in North Carolina to Mary and Raeford Alford. Jacqueline grew up in North Carolina and graduated from the Woman’s College at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. She later received a Masters Degree from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, which she completed in eighteen months.
Known as Jacque to her friends and family, she loved to travel, lived and worked in five states and assisted her husband in planning education tours to Northern and Southern Europe. She will be remembered for her delightful sense of humor, willingness to help others, and love of reading. In addition, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and working with children. Jacqueline will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, William Treloar, Richardson, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Laorie and granddaughter, Sarah of Allen, Texas; sister, Nancy Crites of Middlesex, North Carolina; Sue and Dick Beliveau, Garner, North Carolina; brother, Hugh Alford, Middlesex, North Carolina; brother, Joe Alford and Cornelia of Zebulon; brother, Wayne Alford and Brenda of Chattanooga, Tennessee; brother, Dwight Alford, Steve and Ann Alford, Broadway, North Carolina; Greg and Kathy Alford and Jon and June Alford, Bunn, North Carolina; special nephews, Richard Crites of North Carolina and John Crites of California. Her brother Bobby and sister-in-law Jean Alford of Goldsboro, North Carolina, preceded her in death. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Geraldine Alford and Hazel Treloar and nephews Pat and Wes Treloar and families of Houston, Texas along with a large number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins as well as dear friends of long standing.
Services will be held at 3:00PM, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
Visitation will be from 7:00-9:00PM, Thursday, at Restland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Over5par
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline Patricia Treloar (SS# issued in NC), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her brother Bobby Glenn Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her parents were Rayford Maurice Alford and Mary Zelma Pearce.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Kisar Alford and Martha M. Upchurch.
Her lineage: Jacqueline Patricia 1929 NC1, Rayford Maurice 1906 NC2, Mallie M. 1875 NC3, Bryant 1845 NC4, Kisar 1814 NC5.
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JAFFE LYNN ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 25 January 2009
Alford, Jaffe, 58, security guard, of San Angelo died Thursday. Services were held Saturday. Burial Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs.
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SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Sunday, 25 January 2009
SAN SABA—Jaffe Alford, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. Services have passed. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include brothers Kim Alford of Midland and Grady Alford of Dallas; and sister Nancy Alford of Richardson.
Photo from Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Briggs-Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jaffe Lynn Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 10 Jan 1951, last residence San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Nelda Forrestine Locklear Alford; and his brother Grady Sud Alford in this compilation.
TX Births: Jaffe Lynn Alford was born 10 Jan 1951, San Saba Co. TX, son of James Hampton Alford and Nelda Forestine Locklear.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jaffe Lynn 1951 TX1, James Hampton 1921 LA2, Henry James 1894 LA3, John 1866 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JAMES ALFORD
RANGER TIMES
Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—_____ July 2005
RANGER—James Alford, 87, of Ranger passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 in Eastland.
Services were held Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Edwards Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jim Wright officiated. Burial followed at Merriman Cemetery directed by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
James was born on February 18, 1918 in Ball Prairie to Benjamin Franklin and LM [Lula Mae McCowan] Alford. He attended the Lone Cedar School in Eastland County. He married Carroll Reed in 1941 in Breckenridge. He was raised in the Ranger area and moved to Fort Worth in 1950 to work for General Dynamics. He moved back to Ranger in 1993.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jimmy Ray Alford; and 11 siblings.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Carroll Alford of Ranger; a son, Ronnie Alford and wife Vicki of Ranger; grandsons, Greg Alford and wife Donna of Ranger and R.J. Alford of Ranger; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren both of Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Photos from Merriman Cemetery, Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, M. Scott Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Carrolle Maxine Reed Alford; son Ronald Rex Alford; and his sister-in-law Sarah May Barber Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Jimmy Ray Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James 1918 TX1, Benjamin Franklin 1882 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JAMES A. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 1 March 1907
James A. Alford died Wednesday night at 808 Junius street, aged 24 years. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, burial being in Oakland Cemetery.
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Virginia Paredes-Tijerina
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Julia Alford Phillips and Walter Simmons Alford in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA Tennessee Bible and Family Records: D.G.W. Alford Bible. It lists the birth of James A. Alford on 5 Aug 1882 and his death on 27 Feb 1907—the death date on his gravestone is incorrect.
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JAMES A. ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Thursday, 10 November 1994
Alford, James, 63, of Taylor died Wednesday [Novembe 9]. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Condra Funeral Home, Taylor. Burial Taylor City Cemetery, Taylor.
Photos from Taylor City Cemetery, Leander, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Jan 1931, last residence Taylor, Williamson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Lee Remmert Alford; parents, Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James A. 1931 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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JAMES ALBERT ALFORD
Uncle of Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 19 July 2013
Alford, James—Age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 16 after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1924, he married Evorine O’Dell on May 31, 1947. Mr. Alford was a retired teacher, coach and business manager at Kimball H.S. in Dallas and served as a Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II.
Survivors include his wife, daughter, Nancy, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation is Friday at Murray-Orwosky funeral home. The funeral will be at 10 am, Saturday; July 20, 2013; in Spence Chapel of 1st Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs. Memorials may be made to Dallas Scottish Rite Hospital.
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Sulphur Springs, TX—_____ July 2013
A funeral service for James Alford, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Bryant officiating. A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at New Pickton Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Sloan, Harrison Hoffman, Scott Dixey, Steve Hoffman, Mike O’Dell and Jimmy O’Dell. Honorary pallbearers will be the Joy Class at First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
James Alford passed away Tuesday evening, July 16, 2013 at Carriage House Manor Cottages.
He was born on May 1, 1924 in Pickton, the son of Sid Alford and Valeria (Clay) Alford. He married Evorine O’Dell at Pickton on May 31, 1947; she survives. He was a retired teacher, coach and business manager for Dallas Independent School District and a member of First Baptist Church. He was active in the volunteer Christian builders and he served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II.
Other survivors include: daughter, Nancy and husband Scott Dixey; grandchildren, Holly Hoffman and husband Steve and Jason Sloan and great-grandchildren, Haley Hoffman, Harrison Hoffman and Presley Sloan. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas and/or the American Heart Association.
Photo from Pickton Cemetery, Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Evorine Odell Alford; and siblings Essie Belle Alford and Leon Dale Alford in this compilation.
Although he was not a member of AAFA, he did contribute his Y-DNA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Albert 1924 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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JAMES BENJAMIN ALFORD
BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Friday, 28 March 1941
AGNEW MURDER SUSPECTS NABBED IN CALIFORNIA
Jack A. Rupert and James Alford, charged with the blugeon-murder of Richard L. Agnew, 42-year-old San Antonian March 14, have been arrested in California, the Associated Press said Friday.
The two men, who have been the object of a statewide hunt for two weeks, will be returned to Texas by Sheriff Owen Kilday of Bexar county.
Mr. Agnew’s body was found in an isolated ravine about eight miles north of San Antonio, a day after his burned automobile and blood-smeared personal effects were discovered in the Valley.
Rupert and Alford are being held at San Andreas, Calif., according to information from Sheriff Swinge [sic] of that city in a long distance call to Sheriff Kilday Thursday night.
The San Antonio sheriff said he had learned Rupert’s parents had resided on a ranch near Stockton, Calif. and had informed California officers. Sheriff Zwinge went to the place found no one at home. However he learned two men answering the description of Rupert and Alford were staying at a nearby ranch.
Zwinge said the men did not resist and told him they had been in Texas recently, hitchhiking their way to California.
Mr. Agnew was robbed by his slayers and officers for two weeks have been following a trail of his belongs which were sold in Hidalgo county and at Falfurrias.
The killers vanished over night after leaving the slain man’s automobile on the Flor de Mayo road, a mile outside of Brownsville, and his briefcase and traveling grip in the canal at Mercedes, 40 miles away.
Mr. Agnew was a frequent business visitor to the Valley during the last 12 years and had many friends in this section.
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BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Friday, 28 March 1941
CONFESSION REVEALS AGNEW SLAYING DETAILS
How he and his companion caught a ride with Richard L. Agnew, San Antonian later found dead, slugged him, took his car and drove to the Valley are related in a written statement signed by James B. Alford, charged with Jack A. Rupert in the slaying of Mr. Agnew.
The statement was made to San Antonio officers who were en route Wednesday back to Bexar county with Alford and Rupert, who face trial there April 28 on a murder charge indictment for the slaying of Mr. Agnew on March 14.
For the first time, through the statement, officers learned how the men met Mr. Agnew and the exact times of their flight into and out of the Valley.
In his statement, Alford says that the men set fire to the Agnew automobile about daylight on the Saturday morning after the slaying, left a suitcase nearby, hichhiked to Pharr to the home of Rupert’s mother.
After selling a razor that belonged to Mr. Agnew, they hitchhiked out of the Valley to San Antonio and by further hitchhiking and aboard freight trains reached California, where they were arrested last week, the statement says.
Alford says in his statement that Mr. Agnew was still alive when he left him and alleges that Rupert was alone with the victim for some time after the two had dragged him through a fence and into a ditch….
Alford’s statement to the officers follows [long description of the crime and flight]….
“I have not been threatened or promised anything or forced to make this statement.
“I have read this statement and maintain it is true and correct. (Signed) James Benjamin Alford.”
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BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Saturday, 17 April 1942
AGNEW SLAYER TO DIE MAY 8
Alford Judged Sane After Hearing
SAN ANTONIO, Tex.—James B. Alford, 27, convicted killer of R.L. Agnew, San Antonio salesman, will be executed May 8 unless granted clemency by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles or Gov. Coke Stevenson.
Alford was judged sane yesterday by a district court jury after a four-day hearing. The man, fondling the Bible that he has kept close by him since his original trial, acepted the sentence stoically….
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BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Thursday, 7 May 1942
ALFORD TO DIE BOARD’S RULE
Agnew Killer Goes to Chair Friday
AUSTIN—James B. Alford, scheduled to die in the electric chair after midnight Thursday, and Emiliano Benavidez, sentenced to be executed May 10 were denied commutation of sentences yesterday by the board of pardons and paroles.
Both applications were rejected after careful consideration of the records, said board member T.C. Andrews, who did not amplify the statement. Without the board’s recommendation, Gov. Coke Stevenson cannot grant a reprieve.
Alford was convicted of the hitchhike slaying of R.L. Agnew, San Antonio salesman. He was given stays of 30, 19 and 28 days, the latter two in order to complete a sanity hearing in which he was found sane….
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DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Friday, 8 May 1942
JAMES B. ALFORD DIED INELECTRIC CHAIR LAST NIGHT
HUNTSVILLE, May 8—Wordlessly and tranquilly, 26-year-old James B. Alford went to his death in the electric chair at the state penitentiary at 12:02 a.m. today as a penalty for slaying R.L. Agnew, San Antonio salesman, on March 17, 1941.
Alford, for whom Gov. Sam Jones of Louisiana attempted to obtain a commutation of sentence seemed resigned for hours before he was led into the death room….
Alford’s birthplace was Pioneer, West Carroll Parish, La. A petition for clemency signed by 1,250 citizens of that parish had been placed before the Texas board, Governor Jones said he was informed.
Photo from Prairie Lea Public Cemetery, Prairie Lea, Caldwell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Rodgers
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: The death certificate of James Alford confirms that he was “Electrocuted by order of Court” in Huntsville, Walker Co., TX. His parents are listed as John W. Alford and Betty Young.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: James Benjamin 1915 LA1, John W. 1848 MS2, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC3.
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JAMES BRITT ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 24 August 1942
JAMES BRITT ALFORD IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
James Britt Alford, brother of C.B. Alford, 816 Virginia Street, died Thursday [August 20] at his home in Graham. Mr. Alford was 52 years old.
Besides the brother here he is survived by a brother and four sisters, all of Graham.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at Graham with burial in the Graham Cemetery.
Photo from Oak Grove Cemetery, Graham, Young Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Searchers of our Past
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Donald Glenn Alford; mother, Amelia Brittain Brim Alford; and sister Minnie Swanson Alford Pounds in this compilation.
James was the son James Hamilton Alford and Amelia Brittain Brim (her middle name is apparently from her maternal grandmother, Amelia Louise Brittain). His wife was Lillie Edna Corley.
From TX Death Certificates: James Britt Alford died 20 Aug 1942 in Graham, Young Co., age 51, of pancreatic cancer. His parents are J.H. Alford and Amelia Brim, both born TN. Mrs. Britt Alford is the informant.
In 1940, Graham, Young Co., TX, Brit Alford, truck driver for lumber yard, age 49, is living with his wife Lily 47 and son Donald 24 oil field laborer. All were born in TX.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), the registrar listed him as James Britton Alford, but he signed James Britt Alford. He was born 13 Apr 1891 in Graham, Young Co., TX, had a wife and one child, and lived in Graham.
His lineage: James Britt 1891 TX1, James Hamilton 1837 TN2.
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JAMES CARNELL ALFORD
Cousin of Charles H. Alford, AAFA #0187
From book: Crawford, Helen Wooddell. NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES, CHEROKEE COUNTY, TEXAS. Jacksonville, TX: By the author, 1984.
No newspaper name
Monday, 9 January 1967
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
J. Carnell Alford, 46, of Houston, former Jacksonville [TX] resident, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday [January 9] in Methodist Hospital at Houston after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Renfro Memorial Chapel....
Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery at Rusk.
Mr. Alford was an accountant and had lived in Houston for about 14 years. He was formerly in partnership with Berl Richardson in the operation of Berl Cleaners in Jacksonville. Mr. Alford was born at Geneva near San Augustine and had lived in Jacksonville for about 30 years before moving to Houston.
He was the son-in-law of Mrs. Jack Rogers of Jacksonville and the late Rev. Rogers.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Doris Alford, Houston; two daughters, Mrs. David Farrington, Fort Worth, and Miss Lori Alford, 8, Houston; one sister, Mrs. George Schrader, Beaumont; three brothers, W.T. Alford, Houston; T.E. Alford, Silsbee; and Arthur Alford, Beaumont; and three grandchildren.
Photos from Cedar Hill Cemetery, Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Aug 1920 and died _____ Jan 1967, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Rodgers Alford Rudloff; and his brothers Ernest Leroy Alford and Thomas Ernest Alford in this compilation.
James Carnell Alford was one of seven children born to Thomas Ernest Alford and Minnie McCall.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Carnell 1920 TX1, Thomas Ernest 1879 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JAMES DAVID ALFORD
ENNIS JOURNAL
Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—Friday, 30 January 2009
James D. Alford, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Jan. 21, 2009.
James was born in Ennis on April 17, 1932 to parents George and Teedy Haught Alford. He was reared in Ennis and attended Ennis Schools. He also lived in Dallas and Fort Worth. He was a truck driver for Cargill for 35 years.
His main goal in life was to bring glory to the Lord, and help people along the way. He was a very faithful servant of God.
He is survived by his son, Royce Alford and wife Becky of Richardson. One brother, George Alford of Pleasant Grove. Two sisters, Estelle Boling of Lake Worth and Billie Tubbs of Wortham, Texas. Six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Curtis Alford, and his parents.
Services were held on Saturday in Keever Chapel at 11 am. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary.
Photo from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James David Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Plano, Collin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his son Curtis Ray Alford; and siblings Flora Bell Alford Jackson, George Washington Alford Jr., Minnie Lou Alford Fox, and Shelby Arnel Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James David 1932 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JAMES DAVID ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 2015
Graveside services for James David Alford, 72, of Gladewater, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2015 at Friendship Cemetery with Mr. Dale Thomas officiating. Mr. Alford passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Tyler, Texas.
James David Alford was born to Russell and Madelyn Powers Alford in Gilmer, Texas on April 27, 1943. He was a graduate of White Oak High School. He attended the University of Houston where he played football. David served as a helicopter pilot with the Airborne Recovery Unit of the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Upon returning home he began a long career in construction, working with Transet Company for 30 plus years. He will be long remembered as a hard worker who was both dependable and trustworthy. He built skyscrapers in Dallas as well as many buildings for LeTourneau College including the Belcher Center. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and believed in making the most out of every moment.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Benylu Alford; mother, Madelyn Alford; close to his heart step-sons, Joel Wilburn Laws, III and wife, Jessika, and Jace Martin Laws; brother, Sammy Ray Alford and wife Kaye; sister Cathy Holland and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Joel Wilburn “Will” Laws, IV and Knox Roman Laws as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a multitude of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Alford.
Online condolences may be left at www.croleyfh.net.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Russell Alford, in this compilation.
This family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.
His lineage: James David 1943 TX1, Russell 1920/1921 TX2, Samuel Mathew 1887 AL3, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL4.
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JAMES E. ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—15 October 2000
FORT WORTH—James Alford, 65, a retired security guard for Medical Plaza died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his home.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1901 Amanda St. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.
James was in the United States Army.
Survivors: Mother, Ocie Bailey; stepchildren, Michael Crawford, Steven Fisher and Patricia Shelton; brothers, Monroe, Lewis, Dion, Max and Jeffery Alford; sisters, Bernice and Augustine Alford and Wanda Weaver; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 25 June 1935, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
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JAMES E. ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 15 January 2010
GILMER—Services for James E. Alford, 27, of Longview, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Parkview Baptist Church, with the Rev. J.C. Watkins, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Turner Bros. Mortuary. Mr. Alford died January 10, 2010, in Longview.
Mr. Alford was born August 24, 1982, in Longview.
Survivors include his parent, Dabbie Alford Booty; brother, Curtis Newhouse; and sisters, Simone Ballard, Jamie Ballard, Nicki Ballard, Connie Howard and Leticia Howard.
Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. today, January 15, 2010, at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
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JAMES EDMOND “SHORTY” ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 8 March 2002
WEATHERFORD [Parker Co.]—James Edmond “Shorty” Alford, 68, a retired security officer for General Dynamics, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at his home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Chapel of Memories. Burial: Annetta Cemetery [Parker Co., TX]. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Donations to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
James Edmond Alford was born June 27, 1933, in Parker County to Francis Alford and Mary Bell Alford. He was a lifelong resident of Parker County, a member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Alford; brother, Richard Alford; and sister, Alma Nadine Alford.
Survivors: Son, David Alford of Rockett; daughters, Linda Eadie and husband, Dan, of Weatherford and Sandie Morgan and husband Jerry, of Aledo; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tyler and Daniel Alford, Jerrod and Trevor Morgan and Dalton Eadie; brothers, Earnest Alford of Dennis, Clarence Alford of Grapevine, and John Alford of Thomasville, Ga.; and sister, Twila Ruth Rowell of Weatherford.
Photo from Annetta Cemetery, Parker Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James E. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his son David Len Alford; and siblings Clarence Roy Alford and Twila Ruth “Nan” Alford Rowell in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Edmond 1933 TX1, Francis Edmond 1900 TX2, Clarence Moss 1866 TN3, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JAMES EDWARD ALFRED
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—15 October 2015
Memorial services for James Edward Alfred, 70, of Lufkin, will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Ford Cemetery in Newton County.
Mr. Alfred was born July 15, 1945 in Newton County and died Sept. 6, 2015 in Lufkin.
Survivors: Sisters and brothers-in-law, will be Bessie and Richard Walker of Conroe, Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter Titus Alfred of Diboll, Adrian and Petty Alfred of Hudson, Jessie and Terrie Alfred of Conroe; sisters-in-law, Anniebeth Alfred of Lufkin, Wanda Alfred of Corrigan; brother-in-law, Claude Batman of Ozone, Arkansas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr.; sister Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen; stepmother Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and half-brother Samuel David “Al” Alfred in this compilation.
From TX Births: James Edward Alford [sic] was born 15 July 1945 in Newton Co., TX, to Jessee E. Alford [sic] and Hazel Ham.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: James Edward 1945 TX1, Jessie Ward 1915 TX2, Leroy Scott 1859 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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JAMES FOREST ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 December 2007
James F. Alford passed away December 2, 2007 at the age of 80. He was born in Houston, TX to Raphe and Anna Alford who preceded him in death. He was a 1949 graduate of Trinity University. James worked for International Harvester as an accountant for over 25 years then went to work for John Deere.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Bertha M. Alford; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Kilbane-Carr and William B. Carr; grandchildren, Brandon F. Kilbane, Daniel J. Kilbane, Maura M. Kilbane; and great grandson, Landon Kilbane.
SERVICES: A visitation will be held from 5:00—7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A church service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Coker United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Dec 1926, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Bertha Marie Jesse Alford, in this compilation.
On the 1930 census in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, James F. Alford, age 3-3/12, is living with his parents, F. Ray Alford, 26, and Anna L. 26. All and their parents were born in TX.
TX Births: Jas. Forest Alford was born 8 Dec 1926 in Harris Co., the son of F.R. Alford and Auira Lou Sanford.
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JAMES FRANKLIN HALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—21 January 1974
Halford, James F., 1026 Fairmeadow Circle, Duncanville, Texas. Survived by wife, Mrs. James F. (Meffie) Halford, Duncanville; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Burkhart, Mrs. C.N. Townsend Jr. both of Dallas; a host of nieces and nephews.
Services 2:00 p.m., Monday, Laurel Land Memorial Chapel, S. Thornton at Laurel Land Rd. Rev. J.L. Neims officiating. Interment Grove Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers: C.N. Townsend Jr., Leon Halford, Dennis Halford, Stephen Geist, C.L. Kelley, Richard Geist.
Laurel Land-Restland Funeral Homes, S. Thornton at Laurel Land Rd.
Photo from Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Brasfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Aug 1903 and died _____ Jan 1974, last residence Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate confirms his birth and death dates. His parents are identified as William Franklin Halford and Nancy E. Benning. His parents are also buried in Grove Hill Memorial Park.
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JAMES FRANKLIN ALFORD, JR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 January 2008
James “Jim” F. Alford, Jr., 71, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at his residence. Jim was the owner of Jaco Tooling Products and a member of the Scottish Rite and Memorial Masonic Lodge #1298AF&AM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James F. Alford, Sr. and Nelcy Mae Chism; daughter Jennifer Alford; and brother-in-law Wilbert J. Galland.
He leaves his loving wife Shelby; their children James Darren Alford, Cynthia Sharon McDonald and husband Barry, Lisa Louann Kaiser and husband Tommy Lee; grandchildren Jon McDonald, Joshua Blair, Cody Lee Kaiser, Michelle McDonald, Amanda McDonald, and Rachel Blair; a great-grandson Gavin McDonald; step-grandchildren Joshua Kaiser and Breanna Kaiser; sisters Merle Galland and Loucille Adams and husband Ronnie; brothers Clyde Chism and wife Pat and Mitch Chism and wife Betty; step-mother Pearl Alford; step-brother Tommy Burch and wife Linda; step-sister JoAnn Melton and husband Bob; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at San Jacinto Funeral Home from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Funeral services will begin at 5:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel…. Interment will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 7, 2008 in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the auspices of Memorial Lodge #1298 AF&AM….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Franklin Alford Jr. (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Oct 1936, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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JAMES FRANKLIN “JAMIE” ALFORD
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 December 2008
SSG James “Jamie” Franklin Alford, 30, of Karnack passed away on Dec. 1, 2008, in Marshall. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Edwards, Rev. Jerry Jones and Rev. Judd Strawbridge officiating. Interment will follow in Yates Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Downs Funeral Home.
James “Jamie” Franklin Alford was born on Nov. 2, 1978, in Paris, to John and Gail Alford. He attended Karnack ISD and lettered in football and track. Jamie was a member of Karnack Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outside, riding his horse Apachie, running, being on the lake or just walking in the woods.
SSG James Alford entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 7, 1996, upon completion of Basic, Infantry & Airborne Training at Ft. Benning, Ga., he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C., where he completed Special Forces training and received his Green Beret then transferred to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Ft. Campbell, Ky. He was deployed to numerous foreign countries including Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, for Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan and received the Meritorious Service Medal for his peace-time service along with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and War On Terrorism Service Medal.
He is survived by his parents, John and Gail Alford of Karnack; one brother, Billy Alford of Karnack; two sisters, Donna Vest of West Virginia and Debbie Alford of Henderson; grandparents, Henry and Lovina Dickerson of Sumner; uncles and aunts, Don Alford of Longview, Kenneth and Amy Dickerson of Ft. Worth, W.T. Dickerson of San Marcos, and Terry and Sandy Dickerson of Paris; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great aunts and uncles and friends. Special friends include SFC Miguel Fabbiani, Justin Hawkins, Ben Mathis, “Mama” Cheryl Neel, and all his fellow military comrades. He is also survived by his loving and dedicated nurses Ernestine Stout, Karen Rushing, Cecilia Harris and Edith Montague and his faithful, loyal and loving companion of twenty years, his horse, Apachie.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Waymon and Myra Alford; great-grandparents, Glen and Eva Ables; great-grandmother, Hope Topping; and a very special little girl, Cheyanne Ansley.
Full Military Honors will be performed by 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. (MAJ) Eric Halsey, Annabell Schumaker, LTC Chris Haas, Dr. Valerie Allman, Dr. William Simpson, Dr. Mark Belknap, Good Shepard Medical Center IMC, ICU and ER Staff, Wilford Hall Medical Center Ward 9-D staff and the Omega Home Health Staff....
In another article:
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 5 December 2008
Members of Staff Sgt. James “Jamie” Alford’s Army Green Beret unit carry his casket to his plot at the Yates Cemetery on Friday in Scottsville.
KARNACK—Once stripped of his Special Forces patch and seemingly headed for a dishonorable discharge, Staff Sgt. James “Jamie” Alford was laid to rest with full military honors here Friday.
More than 20 Green Berets from his old unit at Fort Campbell, Ky., were on hand to mark his passing.
Alford, 30, died Monday, six years after doctors told him he had only a few months to live.
Alford enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1996 at the age of 17 and, upon completion of Basic, Infantry and Airborne training at Fort Benning, Ga., was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. There he completed Special Forces training in just two years and received his Green Beret.
He transferred to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell and was deployed to numerous countries. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan.
Then his behavior began to change. There were disappearances. In April 2003 the Army sent him home from Iraq. He returned to Fort Campbell and a month later was back in Karnack.
“They did preliminary tests to find out what was wrong before he came home,” said John Alford, the soldier’s father. “They were pretty sure, but we had a brain biopsy done to make sure.”
With the result of the biopsy, James Alford was diagnosed in June 2003 with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder that leads to progressive dementia and neuromuscular deficits.
As soon as the diagnosis was verified, the Army immediately restored the soldier’s rank and pay.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 90 percent of people who contract CJD die within a year.
“They don’t know how he managed to last so long,” the senior Alford said.
“He was somewhat coherent about a year and a half after he returned, even after he quit walking and talking,” said Gail Alford, his mother, also an Army veteran. “He would respond to questions with his eyes and he would laugh.”
“He was a tough little soldier,” his father, an Army veteran, added.
The Alfords had James’ body sent to the CJD Foundation for an autopsy following his death.
“They’re trying to find out why he lived so long,” said John Alford. “We certainly want to help any way we can.”
Many of the Green Berets from the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) were in town prior to Friday’s services. They “stood guard” during visitation at Down’s Funeral Home.
“They’re soldiers. They protected him and took care of him,” the senior Alford explained.
Hundreds turned out for the young soldier’s funeral Friday at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall.
The Rev. Jerry Jones and the Rev. Judd Strawbridge presided over the ceremony, but it was the Rev. Mike Edwards, chaplain of Chapter 31 of the Special Forces Association, who moved the attendees.
Edwards told how he and his wife Linda, upon reading of James Alford’s plight in a Dallas newspaper, took the next day off at work and drove to Karnack to meet him and his family.
He told how the younger Alford, though bedridden, was able to communicate with body language and how he could see in his eyes that he wanted to return the Special Forces salute Edwards gave as he was departing.
Green Berets served as pallbearers and honor guard for the services, carrying the coffin with their fallen comrade’s remains from the funeral home to the waiting hearse, then from the hearse to its final resting place at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville.
A group of about 20 Patriot Guard Riders stood outside the funeral home during the services, each holding a large American flag. The motorcyclists also led the mile-long procession to the cemetery and, with their flags, formed a perimeter around the grave site.
At the grave, a portable stereo played “Ballad of the Green Berets,” a patriot song co-written by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, himself a Green Beret who was wounded in Vietnam.
Following the song was the traditional 21-gun salute and the sounding of “Taps” by a Green Beret bugler from Fort Hood. The bugler from Staff Sgt. Alford’s home unit was deployed, according to his father.
After the flag that had draped Alford’s coffin was presented to his mother, U.S. Rep Louis Gohmert presented three flags that had flown over the U.S. Capitol to each of the soldier’s siblings.
Noting that the presentation of the coffin-drape flag traditionally begins with the words, “On behalf of a grateful nation...” Gohmert acknowledged that “the country didn’t do right by James initially,” referring to his unceremonious discharge from the service.
“It was my honor, and my office’s honor, to help fight to have him reinstated,” Gohmert said.
Don Nix, representing the Patriot Guard Riders, also made a presentation to Ms. Alford on behalf of that organization.
During his service with the Green Berets, Staff Sgt. Alford was deployed to numerous foreign countries, including Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom, and to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In addition to the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan, Alford also was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his peace-time service, along with the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the War on Terrorism Service Medal.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James Franklin Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Karnack, Harrison Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, John Franklin Alford; and his grandparents Waymon Perry Alford and Myra Mae Bishop Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: James Franklin 1978 TX1, John Franklin 1935 TX2, Waymon Perry 1908 TX3, John Arie 1876 TX4, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA5, Jacob 1784 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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JAMES HOLTON “RED” HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Thursday, 25 September 2003
MEDICINE MOUND [Hardeman Co.]—James H. “Red” Halford, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel in Vernon. Burial will be in Chillicothe Cemetery.
Mr. Halford was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Groesbeck. He married Dorothy Ann Lynn on Feb. 27, 1953, in Vernon.
Survivors include two daughters, Debora Bland of Denton and Barbara Palmer of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Wayne Lynn of Stephenville; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Chillicothe Cemetery, Chillicothe, Hardeman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kay Marshall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James H. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Ann Lynn Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Debora Sue Halford Poole Moore Bland in New Mexico Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1935 (including both original and corrected birth certificates): James Holton Halford was born in Groesbeck, Limestone Co., TX, son of W.M. Halford and Elverdie Foley.
Ancestry family trees identify his parents as William McKinley Halford and Amanda Elverdia Foley. They are buried in New Hope Cemetery, Farrar, Limestone Co., TX [Find A Grave].
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: James Holton 1933 TX1, William McKinley 1901 TX2, Daniel G. 1872 IL3, James Bradley 1832 TN4, James Jefferson 1784 NC5, John 1765 NC6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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JAMES JEFFERSON ALFORD
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 1 January 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Jim J. Alford, 87, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Beaty Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro….
Burial will be in New Pickton Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Friday [30 Dec 1994] at a Winnsboro hospital.
He was born Nov. 22, 1906, in Tishomingo, Okla., to Bennett Jefferson and Cora Bell Burns Alford. He formerly resided in Dallas, was retired from city of Dallas Parks Department and was a member of First Baptist Church of Pickton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lois Mays Alford in 1989.
Survivors include one son, Paul E. Alford, Grand Prairie; one daughter, Annette Fletcher, Winnsboro; one brother, Paul Alford, Pickton; one sister, Jewel Thomas, Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of J.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his death date as 28 Oct 1994, last residence Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX.
AAFA records show his name as James Jefferson Alford.
See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Lois Mays Alford; and his brothers Bennett James Alford and Lewis Paul Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Jefferson 1906 OK1, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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JAMES LEO ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial—posted by his sister Tula Browning
[A briefer article was published the following day in the Daily Sentinel, Nacogdoches Nacogdoches Co., TX.]
Shelby Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 March 2007
James Alford, 72, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He was born October 6, 1934 in Tenaha to Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford. Mr. Alford attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center..... Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be Michael Decker, Joseph Graves, Joseph Arnold, Edward McEachern, Clint McEachern and David Wayne Alford.
Survivors include:
Wife, Jerry Alford of Center.
Daughters: Mary Graves & husband Junior of Tenaha; [stepdaughter] Penny Barchett & husband Bill of Colorado Springs, Colorado; [stepdaughter] Royalene McEachern & husband Edward of San Augustine; [stepdaughter] Kay Nichols of Huntington.
Sons: Noble Alford & wife Pam of Center; James Alford of Plano; David Alford & wife Terri of Timpson; [stepson] Nicky Nichols & wife Kelly of Smithville.
Grandchildren: Kendra Arnold & husband Joseph, James Michael Decker, Joseph Michael Graves, Amber Alford, Khristina Snider & husband Josh, David Wayne Alford & wife Mary, Kellie Walker & husband Noah, Joe McCallum & wife Jennifer, John McCallum, Nicki Lee Nichols, Scott Nichols, Seth Nichols, Ashley McEachern, Clint McEachern.
Great Grandchildren: Mackenzi Alford, Jesse Snider, Blake Walker, Bella Kate Alford, Reece McCallum, Tatum McCallum.
Sisters: Tulia Browning of Aqua Dulce; Lenora Hughes of Tenaha; Christeria Holloway of Center; Betty Adams of Moores Hill, Indiana; Alice Deloney of Garrison; Jackie Allen of Henderson
Brother, William Dee Alford & wife Ann of Moores Hill, Indiana
Brother-in-Law, Billie Sam Donnell & wife Alice of Melrose
Sister-in-Law, Marie Shannon of Chireno
Mother-in-Law, Connie Donnell of Nacogdoches
Preceded in death by:
Grandsons, Cody Wayne Alford & Bryan Lee McEachern
Granddaughter, Susie Elizabeth Decker
Brother, John Alford
Father-in-Law, Sam Donnell
Daughter-in-Law, Toni Shofner Alford....
Photo from Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Murphy
Photo posted 18 June 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Susie Belle Greer Alford; second wife, Jerry Lou Donnell Nichols Alford; grandson Cody Wayne Alford; and Alice Bea Alford Nail Deloney, Emmie Christera Alford Holloway, John Gilford Alford, and Lenora “Tiny” Alford Hughes in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Betty Jean Alford Adams in Indiana Obituaries.
TX Births lists 4 children born to James Leo Alford and Susie Belle Greer between 1957 and 1965.
From TX Divorces: James L. Alford and Susie B. Alford were divorced on 15 July 1982 in Shelby Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Leo 1934 TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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JAMES LESLIE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—21 January 1975
Alford, James L., 3819 Urban. Survived by wife, Helen; daughters, Mrs. Darlene Powledge, Mrs. Diane Chase; three grandchildren.
He was past master of James Ladd Burgess Masonic Lodge AF&AM; a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church, and Scottish-Rite.
Services were held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Restland Memorial Park.
Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home, Buckner Blvd., Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Sept 1905 and died 16 Jan 1975, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says that he is James Leslie Alford, son of James Luther Alford and Mattie _____.
On the 1910 census, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, James L. Alford, age 4, is with his mother, Mattie J. Alford, married 6 years, 1 child.
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JAMES M. ALFORD
WEEKLY STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—1 March 1888
LIST OF CONFEDERATE DEAD IN THE HOME CEMETERY
Since the opening of the Confederate Home, November 2, 1886, four deaths have occurred among the inmates there, who were buried in a beautiful site in the northwest portion of the grounds, set apart for the “Home Cemetery.” Following are their names and date of death:
[Three other non-Alfords are also listed.]
James M. Ashford [sic], private, Hampton’s legion; born in Burleson county, North Carolina; died July 11, 1887, aged 53 years….
The inmates at the Home keep the cemetery in good condition, and the graves continuously decorated with evergreens.
Photo from Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Used with the written permission of Jeni (#47733487) at FindaGrave
AAFA NOTES: He is probably J.M.L. Alford who served in South Carolina’s Infantry Regiment, Hampton Legion, Company C, rank in and out Private. In another record, J.M.L. Alford served in SC’s 20th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, Company N, rank in Brevet Second Lieutenant and rank out Third Lieutenant, alternate name James. [U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861–1865 (Ancestry)]
He has not been found on any census, and AAFA has no further information on him.
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JAMES MADISON ALFORD
From OBITUARIES OF EARLY PIONEERS SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, Volume I, by Mildred Cariker Pinkston (1983), pp. 226-227
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—14 March 1923
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Brother J.M. Alford was born September 20, 1846 in Copiah County, Mississippi. Died October 3, 1922, being 76 years and 13 days of age.
Bro. Alford leaves a companion [his wife Mary A., named in his will] and four children and a great number of friends to mourn for him.
He has three boys and one girl, Eld. J.W. [James William] Alford at Nancy Island, Texas; Gus [Augustus] Alford, lawyer at Columbia, LA; Troy Alford near Joaquin; Mrs. Jim Samford near Joaquin; and his companion, Aunt Mary, living with her daughter (Mrs. Mollie Samford).
Bro. Alford professed faith in Christ in 1879, united with the Sarid Baptist Church in Copiah County, Miss.
In 1889 he came to Polk County, Texas, and in 1902 he came to Paxton, Shelby County, and lived near there until four years ago. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church at Paxton, then moving near Joaquin, where he died. He was a charter member of the Baptist church at Jackson. Uncle Jim, as many called him, was a true soldier of Jesus Christ he loved the church and he proved his faith by his works. He was a faithful soldier in the war between the states. So we lose a true and devoted husband and father and member of the church; but blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Bro. Alford lives on in the minds and hearts of the people.
The body was laid to rest in the Jackson cemetery. Funeral services conducted by the writer, his pastor.—H.T. Ritnour
Photo from Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his granddaughter Freddie Junius “June” Alford Williford in this compilation.
See “Will of James M. Alford, 1846 MS – 1923 TX” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999, pp. 48–50. This obituary was included in that article.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: James Madison 1846 MS1, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC2.
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JAMES OLIN ALFORD
Vidor, Orange Co., TX—_____ January 2012
Name: James Olin Alford
Birth date: December 31, 1924
Death date: January 14, 2012
James O. Alford, 87, of Vidor died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at his residence.
A native of Schulenberg, TX [Schulenburg, Fayette Co.], he has lived in Vidor for 19 years, and was a retired truck driver with C&B Transport.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home.
James is preceded in death by his sons Gary Cormier, and Jerry Lee Cormier, daughter Barbara Cormier, brother Macken Alford, and his first wife Josephine Smith Alford.
He is survived by his wife Esther Alford of Vidor, sons Jackie Cormier of Orangefield, Roger Cormier of Beaumont, daughters Mary Cormier Girouard of Orange, Peggy Cormier of Lumberton, and Mary Bridges Meth of Vidor, sisters Sylvia, and Bunny Thomas of Colmesneil, twenty-seven grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
Photo from Wilkinson Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Homer King
Photo posted 7 September 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
TX Births: James Olen Alford was born 31 Dec 1924 in Cherokee Co., no parents listed.
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JAMES NATHAN “SCOOTER” HALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—2 March 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
MILLSAP [Parker Co.]—James Nathan “Scooter” Halford, 34, a truck driver, died Wednesday in Millsap. Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Alvord Church of Christ. Burial: Sunset Cemetery in Sunset.
James Halford was born March 13, 1961, in Teague.
Coker Funeral Home Decatur, (817) 627-5959.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James N. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 March 1961, last residence not listed.
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JAMES PERRY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 2 July 1904
James P. Alford, aged 84 years, died last night [July 1] at his residence in Glenwood [Upshur Co.] as the result of a severe case of grip [sic: grippe, i.e. influenza], contracted last winter, from which he never fully recovered.
Mr. Alford, who served in the Confederate army throughout the war, was a member of the Robert E. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans. He moved from Kentucky to Texas in 1856, coming to Fort Worth in 1858. Later he moved to Cisco, but again returned to this city after a short time.
He leaves surviving him nine children, six daughters and three sons, beside numerous grandchildren. His sons, Robert and Ben, live in this city and a son, Edgar, lives at Muscogee, I.T. [Indian Territory]. His six daughters are Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Young of this city. Mrs. Hatcher of Lewisville, Texas; Mrs. Hightower of Eastland, Mrs. Peveler of Granbury and Mrs. Marler of Alexandria, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church tomorrow at 4 p.m., members of the R.E. Lee camp attending in a body.
Photo from Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Robert William Alford Sr., Sallie Eugenia Alford Peveler, and Sophie K. Alford Woods; and brother Edmond Lafayette Alford in this compilation.
His death certificate:
AAFA records list his birth date as 18 Nov 1821 and, incorrectly, his death date as 3 July 1904. The death date and perhaps birth date on his gravestone are incorrect.
On the death certificate of his daughter Sallie Alford Peveler, her parents are listed as James Perry Alford and Minerva Cecelia Maulding.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Perry 1821 TN1, Wiley 1783 NC2, Jacob 1738 VA3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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JAMES PERRY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 4 March 1971
Alford, James P., 1143 McLean. Survived by wife, Mrs. Nona Alford; son, William R. Campbell, Mansfield; one grandson; four sisters; two brothers.
Services 2 p.m. Friday, Restland’s Wildwood Chapel., Rev. Norman H. Boufard officiating. Interment Restland Memorial Park.
Restland-Laurel Land Funeral Homes, Greenville at Restland Rd. 235-7111.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the Find A Grave photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 May 1905 and died _____ March 1971, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Helen Alford Wilkinson, Edgar Perry Alford, and Catherine Louise Alford Lyle in this compilation.
From Find A Grave: His wife was Nona Beatrice Hulsey, the daughter of Walter Hulsey and Ethel Childress. After the death of her first husband, James, Nona married Elzy R “Buddie” Ausburne on 8 Mar 1975 in Dallas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Perry 1905 OK1, Edgar P. 1871 TX2, James Perry 1821 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES RAY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 19 January 1998
ARLINGTON—James Ray Alford, 61, a retired electronics engineer, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Mineral Wells and was a longtime Metroplex resident. He was an active ham radio operator, call sign W5AHG. He was a member of the National Radio Club and the American Radio Relay League. He was a radio technician in the U.S. Navy Reserve for six years. His hobbies included astronomy, electronics and aviation.
Survivors: Son, James P. Lopez; daughter, Jennye Holloway of Metarie, La.; daughter and son-in-law, Pennye and Ambrose Fernandez of San Antonio; daughter, Deborah Leigh McLafferty of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law Dee and Mike Hayes of McKinney; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joseph Coté of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Anthony DiBuono of Marlborough, Mass; grandchildren, Sean, RaChelle, Natalie, Michelle, Tiffany, Emily, David, Aaron, Ellen, Jason, A.J. and Alex. Sister and brother-in-law Carol and John Stockton of Arlington, sister, Bobby Bickley of Nutrioso, Ariz; and a collection of nephews and nieces.
Photo from Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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JAMES RICHARD ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 25 June 2015
1944-2015
James “Richard” Alford, age 70, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
Born in DeFuniak, Florida, he moved to Houston in his teens, owned Al & Norval Auto Service, and loved to hunt and fish.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
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Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ June 2015
James “Richard” Alford, age 70, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, he moved to Houston in his teens. He worked as a mechanic and became owner of Al & Norval Auto Service. He still had many customers who would call him personally once he retired to work on their cars.
He has loved to hunt and fish since he was young and would never turn down a chance to go. When he was young he would go fishing and if at the end of the day he didn’t have a bucket full of fish, he would pick berries on his way home to fill his bucket up so his grandmother could make him some pies. He also caught a 65 lb Tarpon off the Texas Coast and has traveled to New Mexico to hunt mountain lions. He could tell you some good hunting and fishing stories as well. He was animal lover who enjoyed feeding deer, birds, and any neighborhood strays.
But most of all he just enjoyed being able to do it while spending time with family and friends. He had a wonderful way with children and they always put a smile on his face. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren and was more than happy to talk about them anytime.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Thelma Alford; and brothers, Glenn, Everett and Randall Alford.
Survived by sons, Richard Troy Alford and wife Lisa Cheryl and Jack Dale Alford and wife Karen; grandchildren, Brittany Alford, Troy Michael Alford, Kristina Aleman and husband Robert, and Jennifer Spaulding and husband Frank; 3 great grandchildren, Jack Aleman, Savannah Spaulding and Scarlett Spaulding; sisters, Ellene Alford and husband George and Carolyn Alford; and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
His obituary at the funeral home’s website includes 60+ photos.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Clinton Alford. See also Descendants of William Henry Alford, by John Rogers, AAFA #0544, in Genealogies, AAFA ACTION #56, Spring 2002, pp. 62–70.
His lineage: James Richard 1944 FL1, Millard Lewis 1907 FL2, William Chorner 1874 FL3, William Lafayette 1849 AL4, William Henry 1825 GA5, Clinton 1798 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JAMES ROBERT ALFRED
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ April 1996
James R. Alfred, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord on April 15, 1996. Mr. Alfred was a member of Carpenters Union Local, #213. He influenced the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Survived by; wife Willie V. Alfred and six children; 13 great-grandchildren [sic—probably grandchildren] and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996, Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Brookside Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 Feb 1918, last residence Splendora, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Willie V. Holster Alfred, in this compilation. Her obituary names their children.
James was the son of Leonidas David Alfred and Courtney V. Ackley of Houston Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: James Robert 1918 TX1, Leonidas David 1878 TX2, Jesse Lovelady 1848 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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JAMES T. ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 21 October 2001
BURLESON—James T. Alford, 61, a self-employed auto dealer, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, in Dallas.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Chapel. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
James T. Alford was born Dec. 27, 1939, in Altus, Okla. He was very active in car sales for more than 30 years in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Wife, Kathleen Alford of Burleson; sons, James Troy Alford II and Jon Clayton Alford, both of Burleson; daughters, Shana Brooker and Cassandra Alford, both of Burleson; stepdaughter, Cheryl Keys of Pensacola, Fla.; five grandchildren; sisters, Mary Frances McGuire and Sherri Randall and husband, David, all of Fort Worth; three nephews and one niece.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JAMES T. “JIMMY” ALFORD
Uncle of the late Robert D. Alford, AAFA #0790
Great-Uncle of Mavis Diane Alford Garlic, AAFA #0632
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—_____ June 1999
COTTON VALLEY, [Webster Parish] LA—Funeral services for James (Jimmy) T. Alford, 49, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 1999 at Bailey Funeral Home in Cotton Valley, LA....
A native of Cotton Valley and a resident of Houston, TX. He died suddenly Tuesday, June 8th in Houston, TX. He had been a resident of Houston since 1991 and was working as a machinist for Landreth Engineering Co. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and The Louisiana National Guard. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include one sister, Beverly Serna of Cotton Valley, LA; two brothers, Kenneth Alford of Springhill, LA and David Alford of Cotton Valley, LA. and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Eugenia Alford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James T. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 5 July 1949.
We included the obituary of his brother David L. Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
James was the grandson of Jesse M. Alford and Lena McMicheal. Jesse was the grandson of William Alford who left Pike Co., MS, for TX in his youth.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James 1949 LA1, J.T. 1917 ??2, Jesse M. 1888 ??3, Louis Charles 1862 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JAMES THOMAS ALFRED
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ May 2016
James Thomas Alfred
October 25 [sic], 1932 - May 15, 2016
Born on October 23[sic], 1932, in Spring Ridge [Caddo Parish], Louisiana and met our Heavenly Father at the gates of Heaven on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the age of 83
He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and Evie Alfred, his brother Jerry Warren Alfred, and daughter in-law Denise Alfred.
Leaving behind to honor his memory: his wife of 60 years, Evelyn; his five children, Marlane and Jay Smith, Darlane and Robert Lehmkuhl, Sharlane and Randy Martin, Roger and Ruth Alfred, and Richard Alfred; his 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; his 3 brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Newton Cecil Alfred Sr. and Evie Lena Brooks Alfred, in this compilation.
The funeral home includes many uncaptioned photos.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
His ALFRED lineage: James Thomas 1932 LA1, Newton Cecil 1903 LA2, Warren 1867 LA3, Warren 1816 NC4.
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JAMES WALLACE ALFORD
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 25 June 1942
J.W. ALFORD, 54, DIES IN DAYTON
James Wallace Alford, 54, merchant in Genoa, but who had been ill for several days at the home of his mother, Mrs. Maude Alford in Dayton, died at 11 o’clock, Tuesday night [June 23].
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise Alford; his mother; a brother, C.W. Alford of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. L. Roberts of Jayess, Miss., Mrs. Leo Moreau and Miss L.E. Alford of Dayton, and Mrs. Royce Matthews of Port Arthur.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m., from the residence with Rev. Joe B. Wells officiating. Dayton Lodge No. 825, A.F. & A.M., held rites at the Linney Cemetery, where interment was made under the direction of Roper Funeral Home of Liberty.
Pallbearers were J.F. Matthews, Marvin Alders, H.P. Earnest, Howard Coleman, Milo Ford and Jimmie White.
Photo from Linney Cemetery, Dayton, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrew Burdett
AAFA NOTES: From TX Death Certificates: James Wallace Alford, resident of Genoa, Harris Co., TX, was born 22 Nov 1887 in Crystal Springs, MS, son of J.C. Alford and Maude Hunter Trotter.
James was the son of Julius Caesar Alford Jr. and his second wife, Maude Hunter Trotter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Wallace 1887 MS1, Julius Caesar 1847 MS2, Julius Caesar 1808 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES WALTER ALFORD, JR.
Father of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311
Grandfather of Jason Alan Alford, AAFA #1308
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 27 March 2000
BEDFORD [Tarant Co.]—James Walter Alford, 84, a retired boat designer-builder and loftsman for Bell Helicopter, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Bedford.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home Davis Drive in Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
James Walter Alford was born June 20, 1915, in Pickton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington. He was a God-gifted, self-educated mathematician. He was dedicated to his family and work. He was a simple, but proud man.
Survivors: Wife, Pearl Alice Alford of Bedford; sons, James Joe Alford of Carrollton and Carl Sidney Alford and his wife, MaryLee of Colleyville; daughters, Dora Lee Watson and her husband, J.T. of Euless and Pamelia Joyce McCrary and her husband, Clayton of Colleyville; grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, Jason Alan Alford, Stacey Allison Alford and James Bradley Alford; nine great-grandchildren one great-great grandson; and numerous extended family members and wonderful close friends.
Moore Funeral Home 1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711.
Photo from Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James W. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, and his sister Jessie Lee Alford Johnson in this compilation.
From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: James was the son of James Walter Alford, Sr., and Carrie Lee Keith, the grandson of James Henry Alford and Ann Marie Pace, and the great-grandson of John Madison Alford and Sarah Cornelia Rainy.James worked on boats and invented things. He had only a fifth grade education, but he was a good talker and provider. When he was orphaned, he was taken in by his uncle and aunt, Andrew and Alice (Keith) Pace—Andrew was the nephew of Annie Marie Pace Alford. Three hours after J.W.’s burial, a tornado hit Arlington just after it had hit Fort Worth.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Walter 1915 TX1, James Walter 1883 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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JAMES WILBUR ALFORD
[James died in TX, but we are also publishing his obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of his close ties to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 13 June 1973
PASADENA [Harris Co.], Texas—James Wilbur Alford, 59, of Pasadena, formerly of Loris, S.C., died Monday night in a Texas hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be announced later by the Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris, S.C.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, S.C., a son of the late James H. Alford and the late Fannie Jones Alford. He was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church. He was retired from the Merchant Marines.
Surviving are two brothers, Rupert Alford of Loris, S.C. and Bernie Alford of Mullins, S.C., and a sister, Mrs. Gussie Williamson of Mullins, S.C.
Photo from Princeville Cemetery, Loris, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 June 1913, last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his parents, James Harrison Alford [with census reports] and Fannie Jones Alford; his brother Auburn Layron “Bernie” Alford; and his sister-in-law Willow Heniford Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.
His lineage: James Wilbur 1913 SC1, James Harrison 1884 SC2, Warren Tress 1842 SC3, Warren Tress ???? SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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JANA LYNN ALFORD AMMONS
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 8 April 2007
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS—Jana Lynn Ammons, 45, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 6, 2007.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Colleyville, 5300 Colleyville Blvd. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 224523, Dallas 75222.
Jana was born Oct. 19, 1961, in Dallas. A graduate of Grapevine High School in 1979, she was married to Chelton Ammons on April 3, 1982.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was very successful and respected in the business community. Jana started her career with Associates Corporation of North America in Irving where she worked for 20 years and advanced to the level vice president of treasury.
During this period, she received a B.A. in 1991 from Dallas Baptist University. Jana continued her career with Crescent Real Estate Equities, Ltd. of Fort Worth where she became vice president and assistant treasurer.
Throughout her life, she encouraged others with her contagious joy, uplifting smile and unconditional love. In her six-year struggle with cancer, she continued to put others first and lived life to its fullest.
Jana was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord and will celebrate this Easter with Him.
Survivors: Husband of 25 years, Chelton; daughter, Paige; mother, Glenda Mayfield; father, Jerry Alford; brother, David Alford; and many loving family members and friends.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville, 817-498-5894.
Photo from Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ashley (Ross) Norris
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jana Lynn Ammons (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
From TX Births: Jana Lynn Alford was born 19 Oct 1961 in Dallas Co., daughter of Jerry Weldon Alford and Glenda Gale Griffee.
From TX Births: Jerry Weldon Alford was born 11 July 1941 in Collingsworth Co., son of Robert Lee Alford and Lila May Hopson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Jana Lynn 1961 TX, Jerry Weldon 1941 TX, Robert Lee 1903 TN1, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JANET LYNN ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 November 2006
HIDEAWAY—Private family services for Janet Lynn Alford, 53, Hideaway, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale.
Ms. Alford died Nov. 21, 2006.
She was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Houston. She appeared in school plays and local dinner theatres while attending high school and joined the New Christy Minstrels in 1972. She was lead singer of several bands in Australia and Texas during the 1970s, and later was a cast member in the long-running Las Vegas edition of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Prior to moving to Hideaway, she worked in marketing and apartment leasing in Houston.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Morgan Alford; father, Dr. Jack Alford; brothers, Jack, James and Jay; half-siblings, Zoe and Jonathan; two nephews and one niece....
In another article:
Lindale, TX‑_____ Novembe 2006
Janet Lynn Alford, of Hideaway, Texas, died on Monday, November 21, 2006.
Jan was born in Houston, Texas on October 2, 1953. At an early age, she was drawn to the theatre, and became an accomplished singer and actress. She began appearing in school plays and local dinner theatre during her high school years. She then joined the New Christy Minstrels in 1972, touring the world during the years she sang with the popular folk group. She was the lead singer of several successful bands in Australia and Texas during the 1970s. Later, she was a cast member in the long-running Las Vegas edition of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
Jan also had a successful career in marketing and apartment leasing in Houston before moving to Hideaway to care for her mother during an illness. She continued to live and work in the Tyler area until her death.
Jan is survived by her mother, Helen Morgan Alford; her father Dr. Jack Alford; her brothers, Jack, James, and Jay; two half-siblings, Zoe and Jonathan; two nephews, and a niece.
Private services for the family will be held at a later date....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Janet Lynn Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 20 Nov 2006, last residence not listed.
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JANET MARIE ALFORD OAKE
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 April 2001
Oake, Janet Marie Alford, 68, of Richardson [Dallas Co.], Texas beloved wife, mother and grandmother, joined her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001.
Janet was born September 13, 1932, in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Tonawanda High School, Tonawanda, New York in 1950, and attended the University of Buffalo.
Janet married Lt. Robert G. Oake, USAF on December 6, 1952 in Buffalo, New York, and served her country as a military wife and mother until her husband’s retirement in 1968.
She re-entered the business world in 1974 and eventually became vice-president of Modern Industrial Heating. After her retirement, she helped her son start a law practice. Janet was a past member of the Richardson Junior League and was an avid golfer, gardener, oil painter, and devoted grandmother. She was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Missionary Church, where she served on the flower and altar guilds, and was a past member of the church vestry.
Janet is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert G. Oake, Sr. of Richardson, Texas, daughter Deborah Oake of Garland, Texas; son Robert G. Oake, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kim of Allen, Texas; daughter Linda Dorsey and son-in-law Kipper of Rockwall, Texas; grandchildren Justin Moon, Jonathan Moon, Matthew Dorsey, John Dorsey, Catherine Dorsey and Christopher Oake. She also is survived by sister Jacqueline Alford Case of Tucson, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family, and by her many wonderful friends, neighbors, and church family.
A memorial service in celebration of Janet’s life will be held on Thursday, April 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi, 1350 East Arapaho Road, Richardson, Texas, with Reverend Jay Matthews officiating.... We love you Mom. You will live in our hearts forever.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janet M. Oake (SS# issued in NY), last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
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JANICE ALFORD GEERDES SEAY
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 5 March 2005
BORGER—Janice Alford Seay, 58, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Gillmore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Seay was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Bartlesville, Okla. She married Willie Seay on Nov. 13, 1970, in Altus, Okla.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Steve Geerdes of Plano and Donnie Geerdes of Borger; a daughter, Donna Mowles of Peoria, Ariz.; a brother, Dallas Alford of Plano; two sisters, Sue Trumbly of Fritch and Stacy Mitchell of Borger; her mother, Frances Cooper Alford of Borger; and three grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Riverview Baptist Church Camp, 500 Riverview Road, Borger, TX 79007.
Photo from Highland Park Cemetery, Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edith Guynes Stanley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janice A. Seay (SS# issued in TX), last residence Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX.
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JANIE ELIZABETH GAMMILL ALFORD
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 9 April 1928
BEAUMONT WOMAN DIES PREPARING BREAKFAST
Special to The News.
BEAUMONT, Texas. April 9—While preparing breakfast for her family this morning, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Alford, aged 66 years, suddenly collapsed and died a few minutes later. Death was due probably to heart failure.
Mrs. Alford had lived here for the past ten years and is well known in Beaumont and Port Arthur. She is survived by five daughters and two sons, one of whom is John Alford of the San Jacinto Drug company. The other son resides in Port Arthur.
Photo from Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon Howell
AAFA NOTES: From TX Death Certificates: Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Alford was born 17 Dec 1861 in AL, daughter of J.W. Gammill and Elizabeth Wiess.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as George Washington Gammill and Nancy Tabitha Wise.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Wooten 1853 AL1, John Rogers 1810 GA2, Kinchen 1779 NC3, James 1741 NC/VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JANIS ANN ALFORD CHARLES
Sister of Donald Wilson Alford, AAFA #0637
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 August 2004
Janis Ann Alford Charles was born on February 8, 1949 in Miami, FL to Woodrow and Margie McAllister Alford. Jan passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 15, 2004 at Tyler Home Place in Tyler, TX.
Jan received her formal education in DISD. She received her undergraduate degree from Dallas Baptist University. She was employed for sixteen years at Community Relation Coordinator for Baylor Medical Center in Garland. Jan managed Curves for Women in Palestine, TX as long as her health would allow. Jan was a member of First Baptist Church of Frankston, TX.
Jan is survived by her husband, John Charles of Frankston; mother, Margie Peaton of Dallas; father, Woodrow Alford of Bedford; daughter, Denay (Matt) Cooper of Sasche; son and fiancé, Dan Lewis and Kari Henderson; stepchildren, Kristen and Hershel Woodall of Troup, Jennifer and Chris Jordan of Duluth, GA; grandchildren, Mattisyn and Nolan Cooper, Nehemiah, Mordecai, Haddasah, and Deborah Jordan of Savannah, and Jake Woodall; and brother, Don (Anne) Alford of Garland, TX.
Services were held on August 18, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Garland. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, TX.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janis A. Charles (SS# issued in TX), last residence Frankston, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her father, Woodrow Wilson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Janis Ann 1949 FL1, Woodrow Wilson 1918 TX2, John Anderson 1888 TN3, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN4, John B. 1831 TN5, John Bibb 1790 VA6, John 1760 VA7, William 1738 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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JASPER NEWELL ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Jack Delaye Alford, AAFA #0543
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Sunday, 31 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Jasper Newell Alford, Jr. passed away Dec. 21, 1998, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Services were held at Forest Lawn Funeral Chapel on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.... Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 20, 1914.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and his wife, Bernice Kathleen Alford. On Oct. 26, 1996, he married Paula Hamner of Beaumont. They enjoyed two wonderful and happy years together.
Mr. Alford was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Combat Infantry of the Army in Central and Eastern Europe. He received the European Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Bronze Battle Star, Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, and Defense Service Ribbon. Upon his discharge, Mr. Alford returned to Beaumont and went to work for Mobil Oil where he retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and many Senior organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Hamner Alford of Beaumont, two daughters Susan S. Allen of Waco and Claudia K. Presley of Pt. Neches; a son Jim N. Alford of Nederland; a brother, Jack D. Alford and wife Kathryn of Beaumont,; two stepchildren, Molly Cordeau of Houston and Stephen Hamner of San Francisco, Ca; two grandsons; and two step-grandsons....
In another article:
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 23 December 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., 84, years of age, passed away December 21, 1998 at St. Elizabeth Hospital....
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Paula Hammer [sic] Alford of Beaumont, TX; son, Jim N. Alford of Port Neches, TX; daughters Susan S. Allen of Waco, TX, Claudia K. Presley of Port Neches, TX; brother, Jack D. Alford and wife Katherine of Beaumont, TX; two stepchildren, Molly Cordeau of Houston, TX and Stephen Hammer [sic] of San Francisco, California. Two grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Mr. Alford was a graduate of South Park Trade School and held numerous positions before entering the Armed Services in 1941. He was in the Combat Infantry in Central Europe in World War II. Mr. Alford received the European Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, a Bronze Battle Star, the Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, the Defense Service Ribbon, serving in Eastern Europe during World War II. After an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces, Mr. Alford returned to Beaumont and was employed by Mobil Oil, where he retired as a Supervisor.
In another article, same page:
Jasper Newell Alford, Jr., 84, of Beaumont died Dec. 21 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park....
A native of Frisco, he lived in Beaumont many years and was retired from Mobile Oil.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Hamner Alford of Beaumont; son, Jim N. Alford of Port Neches; stepson, Steven Hamner of San Francisco; daughters, Susan S. Allen of Waco and Claudia K. Presley of Port Neches; stepdaughter, Molly Cordeau of Houston; brother, Jack D. Alford of Beaumont; and two grandchildren.
Photo from Forest Park Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, R. Tammen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.N. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bernice Kathleen Lessiter Alford; and his sister-in-law Julia Kathryn Plake Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Eva Lee Alford Mack in Iowa Obituaries; and his grandfather Nelson Ellis Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Jasper Newell 1914 TX1, Jasper Newell 1882 TN2, Nelson Ellis 1853 TN3, John William 1825 TN4, George Washington 1794 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JEAN LARUE TALLEY ALFORD
LEXINGTON LEADER
Lexington, Lee Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 2009
Jean LaRue Alford was born January 27, 1926 in Waterloo, Texas and was the daughter of Jim and Ruth (Sides) Talley.
Jean has lived all of her life in Rockdale and she was a 1944 graduate of Rockdale High School. She is a member of First Baptist Church in Rockdale and was very active in First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for many years. She served on the Board of Directors of Southwest Milam Water Supply for many years and was one of the founding members and the first President of the Rockdale Historical Society. She was a rancher and a homemaker.
She and Roy J. Alford, Sr. were married on January 11, 1947 in Rockdale. To this union three sons were born.
Jean passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 in the Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale, reaching the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J Alford, Sr. 5 brothers, Ray, Leonard, Earl, Newborn and Dale Talley. 6 sisters, Jimmie Hose, Quida Long, Esta Anderson, Artie B. Gee, Wanda King and Martha Talley. Parents, Jim & Ruth Talley.
Surviving are 3 sons, Roy J. Alford, Barkley Alford and James (Jim) Alford all of Rockdale. Brother, J.T. Talley and wife Mary Ann of Rockdale. 3 Grandchildren, Trent Alford of Austin, Ashley Alford and Skylor Alford both of Belton.
Visitation will be Wednesday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursday 8:00 AM until service time.
Services will be Thursday 2:00 PM December 3, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rockdale Christian Services, 224 W. Cameron, Rockdale, Texas 76567 or Rockdale Historical Society, P.O. Box 778, Rockdale, Texas 76567.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo taken in 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean Larue Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Roy Jestus 1919 TX1, Jestus S. 1889 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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JEAN STEPHENS MCKINLEY HOLFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 14 October 2004
Jean Holford, 83, passed away on October 12, 2004. Services will be held at Jack Rowe Funeral Home in League City on Friday, October 15. Graveside services were held on Saturday in Eden, TX.
She was born the third child of a sheep rancher in Concho County in west Texas on October 14, 1921. She was a championship tennis player and valedictorian of her class of 1938 in Paint Rock, TX. She graduated from Baylor University in 1942. She married Dr. Tom McKinley in 1943. Together they began the South Houston Medical Clinic. They lived in the Clear Lake Area where Jean was involved in many civic, community, and political activities as well as owning NASA Properties as a commercial real estate broker. She was chosen to be on the Who’s Who List of Texas, 1973–1976, and selected Woman of the Year 1974 by the ABWA Clear Lake chapter. She was one of the founding members of the Lunar Rendezvous.
She married Dwight Holford in 1991 at age 70. She remained a Clear Lake resident for her last six years living next door to her oldest daughter in El Lago.
Surviving are here daughters, Deborah McKinley Williams and Melody McKinley Stokes; and grandchildren, Teren, Marly, and Forrest Williams and Patrick, Benjamin, and Matthew Stokes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Holford.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, William Dwight Holford, in this compilation.
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JEANETTE ELLEN KELLEY HALLFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—23 January 2008
Jeanette Ellen Hallford, 76, of Houston passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. She was born October 18, 1931 in Houston, TX to William and Lola Kelley. Jeanette was a homemaker who was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her loving husband of 23 years Carl Hallford Sr., and 1 daughter, Laurel Schwartz.
Jeanette is survived by her 5 children, Tammie Shaiq and husband Mohammad, Carl Hallford and wife Donna, Kelly Hallford and wife Elaine, Michael Hallford, Jerry Hallford and wife Brandy, 1 brother William Kelley, 21 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Forest Park Lawndale from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A celebration of life will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Forest Park Lawndale. Burial will follow at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jeanette Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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JEFF ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Jeff Alford, 46, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 31, 2012. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in South Georgia Baptist Church with Charlie Cox officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Jeff was born July 12, 1965, in Amarillo to Lawson and Pat Alford. He was raised in Amarillo and was a 1983 graduate of Canyon High School. He also attended West Texas State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Jeff loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was generous with everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed fast cars and all the thrills of life. He will be dearly missed by his family and his many friends.
Survivors include two sons, Hunter Alford and Dylan Alford, both of Amarillo; his parents, Lawson and Pat Alford of Lakeview; and a sister, Lisa Jackson of Memphis.
The family suggests memorials be to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jeff 1965 TX1, Lawson ???? TX2, Ira Clarence 1910 TX3, Earl Wilson 1882 TX4, Charles Miller 1853 TX5, Thomas 1806 GA6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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Photo from Paris News, Sunday, 10 April 1994
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 20 April 2006
J.B. Alvord, 84, of Paris died on his 62nd wedding anniversary, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Heritage Care Center.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.... Burial follows in the Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home...
He was born April 13, 1922, in Powderly, to Lou and Golda Daughtrey Alvord. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 764th Tank Battalion. He married Katherine Taylor on April 19, 1944, in Hugo, Okla. He was a member of the Paris Church of God and was a Mason.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Marshal, Paul and David I. Alvord and two sisters, Lona Ashford and Opal Ramsey.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine; two children, Darlene Ford and David Alvord; three grandchildren, Bradley W. Ford, Brent Ford and Zachary Alvord; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Ford and Kaleigh Cross and a number of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Pallbearers are Larry Dority, Randy Dority, Ricky Dority, Mark Taylor, Zoel Ramsey and Lucky Ramsey....
Photo from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Horn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.B. Alvord (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his daughter Genora Darlene Alvord Ford; father, Lucious Marshall Alvord; and siblings Lona Alvord Ashford, Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey, and Paul Glenn Alvord in this compilation.
His full name is from a RootsWeb Family Tree.
His wedding announcement:
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—1 May 1944
From Paris News, 15 Feb 1956: David Burofrd Alvord, born 2-8-56; father, Jefferson Buford Alvord; Mother, Katherine Genora Taylor, Box 22, Powderly, Tex.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Jefferson Buford 1922 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JERE LYNN MCGLOCKLIN WILKINS ALFORD
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by her brother Kevin Graves
Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—_____ March 2004
Mrs. Jere Lynn Alford, 61, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Ennis Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 30, 1942 in Dallas, the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy Harrison McGlocklin. She attended St. John and Ennis High schools. In March 1960 she was married to A.C. Wilkins of Sulphur Springs. On Sept. 25, 1997 she was married to Mike Alford. She was employed by the Ferris ISD as a bookkeeper and she ran a very successful Ebay auction business with her husband. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mike, of Ennis; son, Bryan Wilkins of Myrtle Beach, SC, Craig Wilkins and his wife, Monica of West Palm Beach, FL and Scott Wilkins of Austin; stepson Jerrod Alford of Norfolk, VA; stepdaughter, Cindy Sanders of Alma, TX; her [step]father, George Graves of Ennis; a brother, Kevin Graves of Ennis; her mother-in-law, Ophelia Alford of Ennis; brothers-in-law, George Winn of Ennis, Jimmy and his wife, Edwinna Alford of Ft Worth; sisters-in-law, Helen and her husband, Mike Perry of Ennis, Barbra Pruitt of Waxahachie, Marilyn and her husband, Rick Jones of Ennis; and 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Keever Chapel with Rev. Fred Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in St Josephs Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jere L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Shelby Arnel Alford and Ophelia Louise Smith Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Jere Lynn McGlocklin was born 30 Dec 1942 in Dallas Co., the daughter of Gerald Frankl[in?] McGlocklin and Dorothy Marie Harrison.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Shelby Arnel Alford, born 24 Oct 1919 to George W. Alford and Teedy Haught, died 30 March 1976 in Hearne, Robertson Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Shelby Michael 1952 TX1, Shelby Arnel 1919 TX2, George Washington 1896 TX3, George Washington 1860 TX4, Hatch 1815 NC5, Isaac 1782 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JERRY LOU DONNELL NICHOLS ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Graveside service for Jerry Alford, 77, of Center will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Chris Burris officiating. Mrs. Alford died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Lufkin. She was born May 10, 1936, in Huntington. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
In another article:
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ January 2014
Jerry Alford, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 in Lufkin. She was born May 10, 1936 in Huntington to Sam Donnell and Connie Donnell.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Chris Burris officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Penny Barchet and husband, Bill of Pueblo, Colorado
Royalene McEachern and husband, Edward of San Augustine
Kay Nichols of Huntington
[stepdaughter] Mary Raimond and husband, Oliver of Tenaha
Sons:
Nicky Nichols and wife, Kelly of Smithville
[stepson] Noble Alford and wife, Pam of Center
[stepson] James Alford of Corinth
[stepson] David Alford and wife, Terri of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Joe McCallum and Crissy, John McCallum, Alex Barchet, Nicki Lee Altmann and husband, the late SSG US Army Staff Sergeant Joseph, Scott Nichols, Seth Nichols, Ashley McEachern, Clint McEachern Kendra Arnold and husband, Joseph, James Michael Decker and wife, Fara, Joseph Michael Graves and wife, Katie, Amber Adair and husband, Scott, Khristina Snider and husband, Josh, David Wayne Alford and wife, Mary, Kellie Walker and husband, Noah
Great Grandchildren:
Reece McCallum, Tatum McCallum, Maddie McCallum, Autumn McCallum, Joe McCallum Jr., Joseph Mahon Graves, Abby Elle Graves, James Madden Walker, Mackenzi Alford, Jesse Snider, Blake Walker, Bella Kate Alford
Brother: Sam Donnell and wife, Tootie
Sisters-in-law:
Tulia Browning of Aqua Dulce
Betty Adams of Moores Hill, Indiana
Jackie Allen of Henderson
Brother-in-law: William Dee Alford and wife, Ann of Moores Hill, Indiana
Preceded in death by:
Husband: James Alford
Grandsons: Bryan Lee McEachern, Cody Wayne Alford
Granddaughter: Susie Elizabeth Decker
Mother: Connie Donnell
Father: Sam Donnell
Brother: John Alford
Sister: Marie Shannon
Sisters-in-law: Christera Holloway, Alice Deloney, Lenora Hughes
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Hospice of the Pines Inpatient Unit
1201 W. Frank
Lufkin, Texas 75904
San Augustine County Cowboy Church
PO Box 280
San Augustine, Texas 75972
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, James Leo Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Jerry Donnell married Herrion Elroy Nichols on 4 June 1970 in San Augustine Co., TX. His first wife was Betty Lou Donham, married 6 May 1966 in Bend Co., TX. They were divorced on 2 March 1970 in Walker Co., TX.
TX Births lists 4 children born to Herrion Nichols and Jerry Donnell between 1956 and 1964. Perhaps they were married earlier, divorced, and remarried.
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JERRY RAY ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Sunday, 25 July 1954
BOY, 18 MONTHS, HIT BY BACKING AUTOMOBILE DIES
Jerry Ray Alford, 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Alford of 924 Omaha Drive, died at 5:20 a.m. yesterday from injuries received when a car struck him late Friday.
Deputy Sheriff John Anderson said the child’s grandfather, W.C. Forque, 53, was backing his car out of the Alford driveway .when the child ran from in front of the house into the path of the car. The child received severe head lacerations.
Surviving, besides his parents and the grandfather, are two sisters, Sandra Kay and Elaine, and two brothers, Larry and Bobby, all of Corpus Christi; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Alford of Tanglewood, Texas; a .grandmother, Mrs. W.G. Forque of Corpus Christi, and a grandfather, Christy Harding of Bruceville, Texas.
The body will be sent to Tanglewood for funeral services and burial. Cage-Mills Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford and Iris Lenora Harding Alford; and sister Sandra Kay Alford Hiller in this compilation.
William G. Forgue was the third husband of Jerry’s mother, Iris Lenora Harding.
Jerry is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, Milam Co., TX, but he has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Jerry Ray 1953 TX1, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” 1924 TX2, Emery James 1899 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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JERRY RAYMOND HALFORD, SR.
DAILY HERALD
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 April 2015
AMARILLO [Potter Co.]—Jerry R. Halford, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully into our Heavenly father’s loving hands on April 20, 2015. Celebration of Life services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington, with Jim Shelburne officiating, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Jerry was born May 19, 1936, in Visalia, California, to Eva Mae and John Rubert Halford. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country with the Marine Corps. On Nov. 3, 1984, he married Kay Coburn in Amarillo. Together, they shared many wonderful and memorable years.
He worked at ASARCO for many years, culminating with him serving as president of the union. After ASARCO, he worked and retired from Texas Dodge and also from UniFirst after giving nine more years of service.
He greatly enjoyed hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys and western movies and novels. He was very involved with his children and grandchildren, coaching football and baseball at the Maverick Club. In his younger days, he enjoyed play days at the Rolling Hills Riding Club, even winning the Pony Express Race in 1986.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Deborah Halford and a brother, Rusty Halford.
The family wants to thank the physicians and staff of the VA Community Living Center for their care and compassion.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; his children, Jerry “Rookie” Halford and wife Michele of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Cheri Thompson and husband Kevin of Fort Worth, Darrin Halford and wife Jennifer of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Tracy Longwell of West Virginia, Shane White and wife Jinger of Amarillo, Shawne White of Amarillo, Shannon Vanover and husband Michael of Amarillo; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his sister, Eva Fisher of Amarillo, as well as a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Maverick Boys and Girls Club, 1923 S. Lincoln St., Amarillo, TX 79109 or Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West, Amarillo, TX 79106….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): Jerry Raymond Halford was born 19 May 1936 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Witt.
His HALFORD lineage (from Ancestry family trees): Jerry R. 1936 CA1, Johnnie Rubert 1914 TX2, James Granville 1886 AR 3, John Bell 1862 AR4, Alfred Marion 1831 TN5, Bradley 1792 NC6, John 1765 NC7.
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JERRY WAYNE ALVORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 October 1992
HURST—Jerry Wayne Alvord, a produce stocker, died Sunday [October 11] at his Hurst home. He was 29.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at White’s Funeral Home in Azle. Burial will be in Springtown Cemetery in Springtown.
Mr. Alvord was born in Austin and lived in Tarrant County most of his life. He was a member of the LTV Bass Club.
Survivors: Wife, Tanya Alvord of Hurst; son, Michael Scott Alvord of Hurst; two daughters, Mana Monique Alvord and Briana Nicole Alvord, both of Hurst; mother and stepfather, Glenda and H.C. Brashear of North Richland Hills; father and stepmother, Michael and Sun Alvord of Panama City, Fla.; brother, Scott Alvord of San Antonio; sister, Alicia Alvord of North Richland Hills; stepbrother, Greg Brashear of Bedford; stepsister, Crystal Anderson of College Station; and grandparents, Joseph and Jeanette Alegria of Hurst.
Photo from Springtown Cemetery, Springtown, Parker Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Parker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jerry W. Alvord (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Jan 1963, last residence Hurst, Tarrant Co., TX.
The obituary and Texas Deaths say he died October 11, but the gravestone and SSDI say October 10.
From TX Births: Jerry Wayne Alvord was born 10 Jan 1963 in Travis Co., mother Glenda Pearl Goldston.
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JERRY WAYNE HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—6 April 2010
Jerry Wayne Hallford, 60, of Abilene died Monday, April 5, 2010, at a local hospital. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In another article:
BigCountryHomepage.com
Abilene, TX—Friday, 9 April 2010
From Hamil Family Funeral Home
Jerry Wayne Hallford, 60, of Abilene, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at a local hospital. Funeral services, with Rev. David Cason officiating, will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in the chapel at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.
August 25, 1949, Jerry was born in Andrews, Texas to Gerald Moody Hallford and Billie Lawanda (Anderson) Hallford. He lived most of his life in Abilene. Jerry was the former owner of Caribbean Pools and Spas and had worked for Atlantis Pools for the past several years until his death. Jerry married Denise Watson in 1970. They were married for 24 years and had two children, Shawnette and Cody.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sandra Gail Hallford. Jerry is survived by his two children, Shawnette Martinez and Cody Hallford, and their mother, Denise Hallford, all of Abilene; son-in-law Jeffrey Martinez, of Abilene; two brothers, Gordy Hallford of Abilene and Bill Ray Roberts of Buffalo Gap; one sister, Regina Roberts, of Abilene; four grandchildren, Savannah and Drake Howard, Madison Hallford and Caden Martinez, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jerry was a wonderful father and PaPa and will be missed dearly.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jerry Wayne Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Aug 1949, last residence not listed.
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JESSE BURKS ALFORD
Father of Mariwynn Alford Watson, AAFA #0127
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—30 September 1973
Alford, Jesse Burks, 600 Crockett Circle, Paris, Texas, passed away in Paris, Texas Tuesday.
Survived by wife, Mrs. Lucille Rayford Alford; daughter, Mrs. Russell B. Watson Jr., Tyler; son, Jesse B. Alford, Jr., Dallas; eight grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Ben Lee Clower, Henderson; brothers, E.B. Alford, Henderson, R.O. Alford, Henderson.
Services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home Chapel, Paris, Rev. Felix R. Kindel officiating. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m.. Lakewood Cemetery, Henderson, Texas….
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jess Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Feb 1895 and died _____ Sept 1973, last residence Paris, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lucille Rayford Alford; daughter Mariwynn Alford Watson; and siblings Bessie Lou Alford Clower and John Rogers Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says he died 25 Sept 1973. He was born in Henderson Co., TX. His occupation is listed as “retired Ford Agency – Rancher.”
A biography of Jesse’s father, Egbert Benson Alford, was published in A History of Texas and Texans, Volume III, by Frank W. Johnson (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1914). We reprinted it in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jesse Burks 1895 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JESSE LEROY ALFORD
Father of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 December 1985
Services for J.L. “Jess” Alford, 81, of 2209 Elizabeth Dr., Brownwood will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with Paul McClung officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery.
He died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday at Brownwood Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.
Born Aug. 12, 1904 in Brownwood, he married Gertrude Guthrie there Sept. 20, 1924 and lived here all his life. He was retired from the Brownwood Goodyear store and was a member of the Fourth and Stewart Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles of San Angelo and Bob W. of Route 4, Dublin [AAFA #0908]; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Retha) Hitchcock of Brownwood; three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Photo from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Teague
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Jess Alford (SS# issued in TX) and list his death date as _____ Dec 1985, last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gertrude Guthrie Alford; son Charles Allen Alford; mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his siblings Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jesse Leroy 1904 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JESSIE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 October 1991
FORT WORTH—Jessie Alford, a retired General Services Administration employee, died Saturday [September 28] at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 75.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
There will be a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Alford was born in Burton [Washington Co.] in Southeast Texas and had lived in Fort Worth for one year.He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Son, Jeffrey Craig Alford of Fort Worth; two daughters, Jessie M. Celestine of Fort Worth and Janice Gail Perkins of Granbury; five brothers, Don [John] Henry Alford of Wallis, Earl Alford of Corpus Christi, Wesley Alford of Houston and Clint A. Alford and Earnest A. Alford, both of Fort Worth; six sisters, Essie Mae Harge of Burton, Asaba Woods of Phoenix, Ariz., Grace Lee Bridges of Wallis and Clara Bedford, Minnie Hatchet and Valleda Crump, all of Houston; 16 grandchildren; and threegreat-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1916.
See the obituaries of his brothers Clint Alton Alford Sr. and Ernest James Alford in this compilation.
Something is incorrect with the birth dates of Jessie and his brother John Henry Alford. Jessie’s birth date is recorded as 20 June 1916 and John’s as 7 Feb 1916. Only John Henry appears on the 1920 census. Twins J.T. Alford and T.J. Alford appear on the 1940 census and were born 19 Oct 1929 [TX Births]. These twins are actually Ernest James Alford and _____ Earl Alford, whose SSDI records show them born 19 Oct 1929.
His lineage: Jessie 19?? TX1, Henry 1881 TX2, Knight 1854 MS3.
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JESSIE ALFORD BATEMAN
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—29 December 2000
Jessie Alford Bateman, 88, of Moss Hill [Liberty Co.] died Dec. 27, 2000, at Bur-Mont Nursing Home.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Jacobs Booth Cemetery in Moss Hill under the direction of Allison Funeral Service in Liberty.
A lifelong resident of Moss Hill, she was a homemaker and sitter for the elderly.
Survivors include her brother, Doc Odom of Moss Hill; sister, Sweetie Daniel of Moss Hill; grandson, Randy Cain of Moss Hill; and great-grandchildren, Cody and Karli, both of Moss Hill.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Bateman (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 June 1909, last residence Liberty, Liberty Co., TX.
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JESSIE DONALD “J.D.” ALFORD
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
Hemphill, Sabine Co., TX—1 March 1995
Jessie [sic] Donald “J.D.” Alford, 66, of West Orange died Tuesday, Feb. 21, at a Beaumont hospital.
Alford was born Jan. 4, 1929, in Sabine County and had lived in Orange County since 1948, where he was retired from E.I. DuPont’s Sabine River Works as a storekeeper, and was a member of the McDonald Memorial Baptist Church and Madison Masonic Lodge #126. Alford had formerly served as mayor and a city council member of West Orange.
Survivors: wife, Joanna Alford of West Orange; daughters, Judy Schahn of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kay Jones of Tyler; sons, Joe Alford of West Orange and Brent Alford of Denton; a sister, Gweneth Tinsley of Buna; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Feb. 23 at Claybar Funeral Home’s chapel, Orange, with Bro. Joe Orr officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, West Orange.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie [sic] D. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Jan 1929 [different than obituary], last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jesse Donald 1929 TX1, Jessie Bryant 1897 TX2, Jessie Powell 1870 TX3, Needham Bryant 1836 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JESSIE FRANCES ODOM ALFORD BATEMAN
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 29 December 2000
Jessie Alford Bateman, 88, of Moss Hill died Dec. 27, 2000, at Bur-Mont Nursing Home.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Jacobs Booth Cemetery in Moss Hill under the direction of Allison Funeral Service in Liberty.
A lifelong resident of Moss Hill, she was a homemaker and sitter for the elderly.
Survivors include her brother, Doc Odom of Moss Hill; sister, Sweetie Daniel of Moss Hill; grandson, Randy Cain of Moss Hill; and great-grandchildren, Cody and Karli, both of Moss Hill.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Bateman (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Jan 1909, last residence Liberty, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituary of her first husband, William Frank Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Deaths: Jessie Frances Bateman died 27 Dec 2000 in Liberty Co.
From her Find A Grave memorial: She was the daughter of John Emery Odom and Ella Maybell Raymer.
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JESSIE LEE ALFORD JOHNSON
Aunt of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311
WINNSBORO NEWS
Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX—Thursday, 21 October 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
SANGER—Services for former Winnsboro resident, Mrs. Jessie Lee Johnson, 86, of Sanger [Denton Co.] were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Coker Funeral Home Chapel....
Burial was at Sanger Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at her home.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dorman L. & Pat Johnson; a brother J.W. Alford [James Walter Jr.], Bedford; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Winnsboro [Wood Co.] on Sept. 13, 1913. A homemaker, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #1027 and the Golden Poet Society.
Pallbearers were Carl Alford [son of Jessie’s brother James Walter], James Whitt, Chester Calhoun, Kennith Jannereth, Ronny Gunn and Bobby Ramsey.
Honorary pallbearers were Kyle Marks, Frank Simmons and Clifton Spindle.
AAFA NOTES: Jessie Lee was the daughter of James Walter Alford and Carrie Lee Keith. She married Alton Lee Johnson on 19 Aug 1939.
See the obituary of her brother James Walter Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Jessie Lee 1913 TX2, James Walter 1883 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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JESSIE LEE SAPP HUDSON ALFORD
Photo posted by Charles Hudson (deceased) at her Find A Grave memorial
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—_____ February 1982
Funeral services for Jessie Lee Alford, 81, of 1806 S. Garrett St., will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home.... Burial will follow in Grange Hall Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1982 in Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
A native of Rusk County, she was born Jan. 18, 1901. The daughter of Willis R. and Sarah Elizabeth Smith Sapp, she attended Rusk County Public Schools and received her licensed vocational nurse’s training at Nan Travis Hospital in Jacksonville. She was an LVN at that hospital for over 20 years.
A member of the First Baptist Church, she was a former supervisor for South Marshall and East End school cafeterias. She was a member of Lois Sunday school class and retired senior citizens group of First Baptist Church, Golden Age Club and Golden Harvest Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lester (Dena) Sanders of Marshall; two grandchildren, Gene Sanders of Mesquite and Mrs. Rick (Sherry) Flanagan of Carrollton; four great grandchildren, Jeffery Sanders, Gennie Sanders, Mandy Flanagan and Joshua Flanagan; three sisters, Mrs. W.E. (Ruth) Gentry of Henderson, Mrs. Tossie Myrick of Groves and Mrs. Earl Marks of Mt. Enterprise; five nieces; and two nephews.
Pallbearers will be Charles Hudson, Ray Cude, Ike Neumann, Lawrence Cousins, Joe Dunn, John Toney and John W. Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Nolan Senesac, Lionel E. Faggard, Dr. George Bennett, Sammy Rogers, Bill Langton, members of the Golden Age Club and retired senior citizens and adult Sunday school department of First Baptist church....
Photo from Grange Hall Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Dave & Lois Ashworth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1982) dates of Jessie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Marshall, Harrison Co., TX.
According to several Ancestry family trees, her father was Willis Redding Sapp and her first husband was George Ferris Hudson, the father of her daughter Dena, who is also buried in Grange Hall Cemetery.
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JESSIE MORENE ALFORD HENDERSON
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—29 November 2010
Jessie M. Henderson, 83, of Gatesville, passed away on Nov. 27, 2010, at a local hospital. Graveside Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Restland Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Jessie was born in Gatesville, Texas, to the late Paul William and Vera Mae Woodlock Alford. She has lived in Waco and Killeen before moving back to Gatesville in 2006. Jessie was a very independent person who loved to travel. She also enjoyed working in different offices as a secretary and later as a phone salesperson. Jessie was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Marie Golding.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Kay Basham-Burns and her husband, Tommy, of San Antonio; niece, Donna Marie Burton; and nephew, Dale Golding.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Lawrence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Morene Henderson (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Oct 1927, last residence Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, Paul William Alford and Vera Mae Woodlock Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Jessie Morene 1927 TX1, Paul William 1900 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JESSIE WARD ALFRED, SR.
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—17 July 2000
Services for Jesse Ward “Preacher” Alfred, 85, of Diboll were held at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Ford Chapel Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.
He was born February 26, 1915 in Kennard, Texas and died Saturday, July15, 2000, in a local hospital.
Mr. Alfred was retired from Temple & White Handle Factory where he worked as a laborer for over thirty years. He attended Belot Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Spears Alfred of Diboll; daughters, Alice Mettlen of Wells, Helen Batman of Ozone, Arkansas, Bessie Walker of Conroe, and Dorothy Lyman of Salem, Oregon; sons James Alfred of Hudson, David Alfred of Fuller Springs, Mason Alfred of Corrigan, Adrian Alfred of Hudson, Titus Alfred of Diboll, and Jesse Alfred of Conroe; twenty-eight grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; and cousin, Elsie Alfred of Conroe.
Photo from Ford Cemetery, Newton, Newton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor jonesbitt [James Nesbitt], deceased
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and his children Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen, James Edward Alfred, and Samuel David “Al” Alfred in this compilation.
Jessie and his first wife, Hazel Ham, are listed as parents of 5 children, born 1937–1945.
Jessie/Jesse Ward Alfred and Surcelia/Celia Zadie/Zudie Spears are listed as parents of 6 children, born 1947–1963.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: Jessie Ward 1915 TX1, Leroy Scott 1859 TX2, David Turner 1813 VA3.
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JESSIE WILLARD ALFORD
[Although it appears that Jessie died in Texas, we are also including it in Louisiana Obituaries because of his close connections to Louisiana, and because in SSDI his last residence is listed as Louisiana.]
DAILY TOWN TALK
Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA—Monday, 25 October 1999
Services for Jessie Willard Alford will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville [Rapides Parish], with the Rev. W.D. Carson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Alford, 79, of Kermit [Winkler Co.], Texas, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in his residence.
He was a Baptist, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a former employee of the oil industry.
Survivors include one sister, Daisy A. Lee Feazell of Pineville….
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DAILY TOWN TALK
Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA—Saturday, 30 October 1999
Services for Jessie Willard Alford were at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville with the Rev. W.D. Carson officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Cullen Alford, Reese Fuller, Jimmy Alford, L.R. Deville, Kendall Fuller and Owens Swoffard.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie W. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 May 1920, last residence Pineville, Rapides Parish, LA.
From Jessie W. Alford’s WWII Army Enlistment Record: He was born in 1920 in LA, enlisted at New Orleans on 26 Sept 1946, resided in Grant Parish, LA, and was single, white.
The family is listed on the 1930 census in Police Jury Ward 1 (District 3), Grant Parish, LA, dwelling #217: Bertis Alford, farmer age 46 b. TX, age 26 at first marriage; his wife Beky 38 LA, age 19 at first marriage; and children, all b. LA: Lela 15, Elwood 12, Jessie (male) 9, Bertis Jr. 7, and Daisy L. 4.
In 1920 they are in Police Jury Ward 6 (District 14), Catahoula Parish, LA, dwelling #249: Berthia Alford, farmer age 36 b. TX; his wife Beckie 27 LA; and children, all b. LA: James C. 7-10/12, Leila 5-2/12, and Elvin 2-5/12.
On Burtis Terry Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card [Ancestry], he is age 34, a farmer living in Jonesville, Catahoula Parish, LA. He was born 2 Oct 1883, named Beckie Alford as his nearest relative, and signed his full name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jessie Willard 1920 TX1, Burtis Terry 1883 TX2, Burtis Terry 1845 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JEWELEEN JOY BELL ALFORD
Wife of William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Jeweleen Joy Alford, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, May 18, 2009. Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, W.J., and is survived by her loving family; son: Alan Alford; daughters: Linda Alford Steagall, Melanie Alford Leavens; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister: Janie Corrigan.
Jeweleen was a 1945 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School. Known and loved for her generosity, strong Christian values, and quiet strength, she sang praises unto the Lord as a member of the choir at White Oak Baptist Church for 48 years.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Directors. Jeweleen’s life will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21st at White Oak Baptist Church, 3615 Mangum Road/ Houston 77092. Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, located in Humble, Texas. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to White Oak Baptist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeweleen Joy Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Nov 1927, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From AAFA records, Jeweleen Joy Bell was born in Beirne, Clark Co., AR.
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JEWELL WHITE ALFORD
[She died in TX, but we are also including her obituary in Mississippi Obituaries because of her close ties to MS.]
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Thursday, 15 August 1991
HOUSTON [Chickasaw Co., MS]—Mrs. Jewell White Alford, 84, retired postmaster and teacher in the Thorn community near here, died Monday [August 12] at her son’s home in Pasadena, Texas. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Houston First United Methodist Church with burial in Elzey Cemetery in Vardaman. Houston Funeral Home has charge.
She was a member of Thorn Methodist Church and Home Demonstration Club, and former operator of Alford’s Grocery.
Mrs. Alford, the widow of Haston Alford, leaves a son, Leamond Alford of Pasadena, five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewell W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 24 Oct 1906, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her son Leamond Verdell “Lee” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband, Marion Haston Alford; and son Flavius Terrell “Red” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
Her husband’s lineage: Marion Haston 1898 MS1, Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA2, George Washington 1840 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].
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JIMMIE LAURICE HALL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 8 March 2012
Alford, Jimmie Laurice Hall—Born April 9, 1921 passed away March 6, 2012 in Plano, TX.
Jimmie was a strong link to her family. Her roots are deeply imbedded in East Texas. She was born in Ladonia, to Warner and Carrie Hall. She moved to Picton, after marrying her husband, Gordon, of over 71 years. They moved to Dallas, then Winnsboro, back to Dallas and then to Plano.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Hal Hall and her sisters Francyle Taylor and Warneece Wallace.
She leaves to mourn her legacy, her husband, Gordon of Plano, son, Richard and his wife Evelyn of Garland; grandsons Gary with his wife Michelle and great granddaughter Ashley of Arlington, Mike and his wife Annie of Dallas and great grandson Michael of Seattle, many cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Breast Cancer Society. Family will receive friends Thursday, March 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12:30 Friday, March 9 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Levi Gordon Alford, in this compilation.
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JIMMIE MILDRED ALFORD JONES
GATESVILLE MESSENGER
Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 July 1996
Jimmie Mildred Jones of Gatesville died June 21 at her residence. She was 69.
A memorial service was held Monday at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Binion officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.
She was born March 4, 1927, in the Schley Community of Coryell County to the late Jim and Velva Alford. She was raised in Coryell County and attended Gatesville schools. She married Weldon Jones on Feb. 27, 1943, in Waco and they made their home in Gatesville where she worked as a dental assistant, a florist, and a nurse for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 6, 1991.
She was a past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge in Gatesville and also a past noble grand of the. L.A.P.M. Canton Lodge in Waco. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waco.
Survivors include one son, Don Jones of Gatesville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Lawrence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmie M. Jones (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.
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JIMMIE YOUNG ALFORD, SR.
Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—2 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Jimmie Alford, Sr., 75, of Avinger, Texas, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Linden, Texas hospital.
Mr. Alford was born March 23, 1925, in Avinger. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, a member of Avinger United Methodist Church, Hickory Hill Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and a World War II Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Alford of Avinger; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie “Stinky” Jr. and Delana Alford of Avinger; one sister, Nina Sanford of Avinger; and two grandchildren, Brandi Alford and Jimmie “Trey” Alford III; and a number of nieces and nephews including one special niece, Neva McClurg of Longview, Texas.
Burial was at Avinger Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Jimmie’s siblings Joseph Kemp Alford, Jack Ward Alford, and Leah Alford Andrews in this compilation. In the obituaries of Jack and Leah, Jimmie was spelled Jimmy, and his middle name was given as Young.
Jimmie was the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young.
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JIMMY H. HALLFORD
Porter Loring Mortuaries
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—_____ December 2007
Jimmy H. Hallford, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, in Garden Ridge.
He was born on April 16, 1948, in Troy, AL, to Horace Clinton and Gladys Margaret Brooks Hallford.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; and sons, Joshua of San Francisco, CA, and Jeremy and his wife, Rachel of Bandera, TX; three married brothers, Perry and Keryl of Las Vegas, NV; and Boyd and Ann and Brooks and Carolyn of Phenix City, AL; and by many cousins, two nieces and several nephews.
Jimmy graduated from Jordan High School in 1966 and attended Columbus College in Columbus, GA. He began his career with Civil Service in November 1966 in the Educational Television Division at the U.S. Army Infantry School at FT Benning, GA, as a TV studio helper. In 1978, he transferred as a Producer /Director to the Air Defense Television Branch at FT Bliss, TX.
After two years he came to the Media Division at the AMEDD Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, TX, as a Television Production Specialist and served there from 1980-1987. After a brief transfer to the Signal Center ETV at FT Gordon, GA, he returned to FT Sam Houston Media Division where he remained. He retired from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School as Chief, Health Sciences Visual Information Division and MEDCOM VI Manager, Fort Sam Houston, TX in July, 2003.
After 37 years of federal service, his battle with leukemia forced him into an early retirement. Among his many hobbies, Jimmy was an avid golfer, loved to read, enjoyed gardening and relaxing on his patio. He was also a very enthusiastic Fiesta fan and volunteer. But most of all he enjoyed joking, telling stories, and laughing with his family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Texas Transplant Institute, Bone Marrow Transplant, 7711 Louis Pasteur, Suite 707, San Antonio, TX 78229, Attn: Roberta Cloud.
Our family wishes to express a heartfelt thank-you to Drs. David Gordon and Charles LeMaistre and their outstanding nursing staff whose dedicated and continuing care over the past eight years helped sustain Jimmy both physically and emotionally.
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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—5 December 2007
Jimmy H. Hallford, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, in Garden Ridge. He was born on April 16, 1948, in Banks, AL, to Horace and Gladys Hallford. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Brenda; and 2 sons, Joshua Hallford of San Francisco, CA, and Jeremy Hallford and his wife Rachel of Bandera, TX. He is also survived by three brothers: Perry Hallford of Las Vegas, NV; and Boyd and Brooks Hallford of Phenix City, AL. He is also survived by many cousins and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Brooks, and father, Horace Clinton Hallford.
Memorial service Friday, January 4, 2008 11:00 A.M. Porter Loring Mortuary North Chapel You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North.
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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—4 January 2008
HALLFORD WORKED IN CIVIL SERVICE, LOVED TO HELP OTHERS
Throughout his life, Jimmy Hallford never passed up an opportunity to help someone out.
“He wouldn’t wait for them to ask, he wouldn’t do it begrudgingly, but he would do it happily and do it well,” son Joshua Hallford said of his father’s willingness to help others, whether it was a stranded motorist, his colleagues or his two sons with their paper routes.
“The older I get the more I see how rare it is,” he said.
Jimmy Hallford died at his Garden Ridge home on Dec. 1, roughly 4 1/2 years after being diagnosed with leukemia. He was 59.
Raised in Columbus, Ga., Hallford met his future wife in the first grade. His memorial service will be held today because the couple married on the first Friday in January 1967, wife Brenda Hallford said.
Hallford joined the civil service in 1966 as a television studio helper producing training programs for the U.S. Army, the start of a career that would span 37 years.
“He is one of the very few people I know that never complained about going to work,” Brenda Hallford said. “He was just always very intrigued with what television could do.”
Hallford moved to San Antonio in 1980 to work at Fort Sam Houston producing medical training films and other projects for the military. Aside from a few stints at other bases, Hallford spent the rest of his career at Fort Sam.
Over the years, Hallford became an avid Fiesta volunteer, working an array of booths during A Night in Old San Antonio. His wife added: “Our house is just covered in Fiesta posters.”
In 2000, Hallford had a stroke that kept him in intensive care over his 52nd birthday. Afterward, he was determined to fully recover and go back to work.
“He went from being totally paralyzed on the right side to walking out of (the rehabilitation facility),” Brenda Hallford said.
On the same day as his retirement party in July 2003, Hallford was diagnosed with leukemia and would later receive a bone marrow transplant. Throughout the difficult treatment for the disease, Hallford kept the same positive disposition.
“I think his attitude and the outlook he had on life was stronger than a doctor’s prediction,” Joshua Hallford said.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmy H. Hallford (SS# issued in GA), last residence not listed.
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JIMMY LADINE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 September 1998
RIVER OAKS—Jimmy Alford, 43, a machinist, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Jimmy Alford was born July 29, 1955, in Fort Worth. He was a graduate of Castleberry High School and TCU. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Alford.
Survivors: Parents, James and June Alford of North Richland Hills; sisters, Michele Maurer of Jacksonville, Fla., Kathryn Weakley of Columbia, S.C., and Kristy Harris of North Richland Hills; two nieces; and two nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmy L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
From TX Births: Jimmy Ladine Alford was born 29 July 1955 in Tarrant Co., the son of James Ladine Alford and Lila Maxine Spruill.
From AAFA’s Texas “Alford” Marriages: James L. Alford married Maxine Spruill on 6 July 1949 in Tarrant Co., TX.
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JIMMY LANE ALFORD
PASADENA CITIZEN
Pasadena, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 16 October 2008
Mr. Jimmy L. Alford was born in Sardis, MS on Feb. 12, 1932 and passed away in Houston, TX on Oct. 13, 2008. He loved flying planes, going to airshows, gardening, and his “critters”.
Survivors include his wife Linda Alford; children, Mike Alford and wife Cindy, Donald Alford, Kimberly Miller and Jeff Moore; sister, Nessha Fortner and husband Clarence; grandchildren, Christina Allen and husband Wade, Jenna Miller, Lauren Alford and Brittany Alford; great grandchildren, Emma and Ryland Allen; “Prince and Hans”.
There will be a visitation at the Pasadena Funeral Chapel from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmy Lane Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
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JIMMY RAY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 2 November 2001
FORT WORTH—Jimmy Ray Alford, 60, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood, with burial to follow in the Rocky Mount Cemetery with Rev. J.B. Lewis and Rev. R.A. Toliver, officiating.
Jimmy Ray Alford was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Freestone County, to Woody and Lillian Abram Alford. He owned Rollins Tires Service and was a farmer and rancher.
Survivors: Wife, Yolanda Alford of Fort Worth; children, Gwendolyn Joyce Alford, Debra Joyce James, Jimmy Alford, Linda Denise Alford and Gary Ray Alford, all of Fort Worth; mother, Lillian Alford of Oakwood; sister, Eliza Lorene Ransom of California; brothers, D.W. Alford of Fort Worth and Leonard Alford of Mansfield; and 15 grandchildren.
Emanuel Funeral Home Palestine, (903) 729-3188.
Photo from Rocky Mount Cemetery, Oakwood, Leon Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Couch aka couchpotato on findagrave.
Photo posted 25 Nov 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Jimmie R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his birth date as 20 Aug 1940, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Melvin C. Alford Sr. and W.D. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Lillian Abrams Alford, in California Obituaries.
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JIMMY ROGERS ALFRED, SR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 4 January 2013
Jimmy Alfred departed this life Dec. 30, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife Millie, 9 children, a host of grand and great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grand, 3 siblings, family and friends.
Visitation Sat. 9am. Funeral 11am. Services will be held at E. Houston Trinity Walk of Faith Ch. 1010 Freeport St. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmie R. Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 27 Nov 1941, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his third wife, Millie Wiltz Alfred, in this compilation.
From TX Divorces: Jimmy R. Alfred and Janette Alfred were married on 27 June 1957 and divorced on 18 Nov 1976 in Harris Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Jimmy R. Alfred married Aline Brenham on 19 Aug 1978 in Harris Co., TX.
From TX Divorces: Jimmy R. Alfred and Aline Alfred were divorced on 10 Dec 1984 in Harris Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Jimmy R. Alfred Sr. Married Millie Wiltz on 2 March 1987 in Harris Co., TX.
Jimmy and his wife Millie are buried in Houston Memorial Gardens, Pearland, Brazoria Co., TX.
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JO ANN GREGORY CANANT PAYNE HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 1 July 2007
Jo Ann Hallford, of Rowlett, born January 26, 1940 in Abilene Texas, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2007. A loving mother and a true fighter to whom we owe the world around us, God speed and you are with us always.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Baron and Stephanie Hallford of Rockwall and Jim and Yolanda Canant of Houston; daughter, Jammie Walker of Rowlett; five grandchildren, Acacia DeLoach of Alabama, Lisa Sagheri of Conroe, Ricky Schuff of Houston, Jimmy Canant of Houston and Olivia Hallford of Rockwall; five great-grandchildren, Baron and Rhein Sagheri, Kameron Rickley, and soon to be born twins Savanna and Georgia Deloach; one sister, Lee Riddle of Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Elmer Gregory and Lela Bell Steward, and brother-in-law Curtis Riddle. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on the next anniversary of her birth, in Broken Bow, Ok.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jo Ann Hallford (SS# issued in TX).
TX Births: an unnamed infant was born 3 June 1935 in Taylor Co., father James Percy Gregory and mother Lela Bell Steward. No other children of this couple are listed. The birth of Jimmie Lee Canant is listed on 4 March 1959 in Taylor Co. to Joe Neal Canant and Jo Ann Gregory. The birth of Jammie Leann Payne is listed on 20 August 1961 in Taylor Co. to Kenneth Maurice Payne and Jo Ann Gregory. The birth of Baron Morrison Hallford is listed on 14 August 1970 in Harris Co. to Ben Morrison Hallford and Jo Ann Gregory.
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JO MURIEL “JODY” ALFORD ROBERTS
AAFA #0761
Photo from AAFA records
Source unknown, but possibly:
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, “In Remembrance,” Winter 1996
Jo Muriel Alford Roberts, affectionately known to family and friends as Jody passed away on Sunday, November 19, 1995. Mrs. Roberts was born on October 8, 1925 in Houston, Texas. In 1946, she received her Registered Nurse certificate from St. Mary’s Hospital at Port Arthur, Texas.
She served as a Red Cross volunteer from 1968 until 1995, receiving the Clara Barton award, the highest ward given to a volunteer. She also received the Golden Triangle Award from the Commodore Longfellow Society, reflecting her work with the Red Cross.
Survivors include her husband, C.O. [Clarence Orval] (Bobby) Roberts; son, Michael; daughter, Rebecca Jo; three grandchildren, Christopher, Stefanie and Kayla.
Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at, Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, where the family will be present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 1995 from the chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons. Graveside Services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Cook Cemetery in Liberty, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Stratton, George Burns, C.P. Loucks, Ray Jennings, John Townley and Dr. Richard Kercheval. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or the Commodore Longfellow Society, P.O. Box 190, Whitewright, Texas 75491.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____Nov 1995) dates of Jo Muriel Roberts (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Thelma Mildred Farris Alford Brewer; stepmother, Mary Elsie May Alford; and her brother Raymond Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Raymond Guy Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
Jody joined AAFA just six weeks before her death. She was the daughter of Raymond Guy Alford and his first wife, Thelma Mildred Farris, and the half-sister of Ramona Gwen Alford Darden, AAFA #0715.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Jo Muriel 1925 TX1, Raymond Guy 1901 AL2, James Thomas 1873 AL3, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL4, Levin Ellis 1814 GA5, William 1787 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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JOAN HALFORD FARMER
Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—_____ January 2013
Joan Farmer, age 88 formerly of Albany, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Villa Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 5th at First Christian Church with Rev. Dennis Patience officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
Joan Halford was born December 22, 1924 in Breckenridge, Texas to parents, Roy S. Halford and Cora Wagner Halford. She grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School. Joan married Bill James Dillingham and he preceded her in death in 1950. She married L.E. Farmer on May 4, 1951 and they made their home in Albany. Mrs. Farmer worked for the Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Office until she retired in 1980. After retirement, she began working at the Old Jail Art Center. Mrs. Farmer loved genealogy and doing research. She loved Shackelford County and gave tours at the Watt Matthews Ranch and Fort Griffin for many years. In 1974, Mrs. Farmer was the first recipient awarded the First Lady of Albany. She kept the records for all of the cemeteries in Shackelford County and was an author of several books. Mrs. Farmer was on the Robert Nell Foundation Scholarship Board and was a member of First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Dillingham; first husband, Bill James Dillingham; parents, Roy S. and Cora Halford; and second husband, L.E. Farmer.
Mrs. Farmer is survived by one son, Bill J. Farmer and wife Judith of Weatherford; four grandchildren, J.T. Asbury and wife Lori of Monahans, Candy Franks and husband Brian of Monahans, Bill J. Farmer, Jr. and wife Amy of Burleson, and Joe Farmer and wife Dana of Albany; eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Robert Nell Scholarship Fund or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
Photo taken 13 Nov 2010
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Roy S. Halford and Cora L. Waggoner Halford, in this compilation.
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JOANNA “RENE” ALFORD BRIGHT
[Although she died in CO, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]
Photo from Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 11 February 2010
Joanna “Rene” Alford Bright, 60, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 7, 2010, at home in Walsenburg, CO.
Born in Goose Creek, she was a resident of Baytown for most of her life. Joanna, along with her husband and children, were founding members of Baker Road Baptist Church and members of Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She loved to travel and experience new places. From Alaska to England and beyond, she was always ready for the next page in her own book of adventures. Joanna was a caring and compassionate person who found her calling teaching special needs children at Cedar Bayou Junior High for about 15 years. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago, Joanna faced her illness bravely. She never complained, but instead chose to handle life’s difficulties with strength, dignity, and grace. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Joanna was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Lee Bright; mother, Joy Kidd Alford; and father, Homer Alford.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Janet Bright of Seabrook; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Bright Palmer and John Palmer of Austin; grandsons, Harrison, Truman, and Bennett Bright of Seabrook and Shane Palmer of Austin; brother and sisters-in-law, Ron and Bobbie Alford of Sugar Land and Mary Ann Johnson of La Porte; mother-in-law, Ernestine Bright of Baytown; niece, Beth Rivera of Baytown; nephews, Eric Johnson of La Porte and Geoffrey McConnell of Houston; longtime partner, Randall Lee Youngblood; and her dog, Jake.
Her family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Navarre Funeral Chapel with Rev. Brad Hoffmann officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ron Alford, Geoffrey McConnell, Lee Atkinson, Harrison Bright, Eric Johnson and Albert Wetz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at http://www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 or PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or The American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 175, Houston, TX 77057-4989, www.diabetes.org.
We are glad for our time with Joanna, thank her for her many gifts and happy to see her once again with her husband and family.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joanna I. Bright (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1949, last residence Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her parents, Homer Wilson Alford and Joy Belle Kidd Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Joanna “Rene” 1949 TX1, Homer Wilson 1920 TX2, Levi Melvin 1890 LA3, Jacob 1865 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JODI LU ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 23 September 1974
Jodi Alford Jodi Lu Alford, one-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Alford, 910 Buccaneer, died 9:10 p.m. Saturday [September 21] at Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Anson.
The Rev. Richard Payne, pastor of the Elmwood West Methodist Church in Abilene, officiated and burial was under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Other survivors include her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Alford of Rt. 1 Rising Star, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jowel Jones of Anson.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her paternal grandmother, Hattie Marguerite Almand Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Jodi Lu 1974 TX1, Ed ???? TX2, Curtis Arthur 1914 TX3, Allen Lee 1886 TX4, William Ball 1860 TX5, Allen 1824 AL6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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JOE DALE HALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Thursday, 4 September 2003
ODESSA—In the early hours of Sept. 2, 2003, Joe Dale Halford passed from this life into the presence of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Joe was born June 12, 1952, in Brownfield, Texas. He grew up in Midland and Odessa and attended Permian High School.
On Jan. 5, 1973, he married Cathe Wimberley, and he remained completely devoted to her for 31 years. She was his Baby Doll, and he was her rock—steady, dependable, totally supportive. When he said “for better or worse,” he meant what he said.
Cathe and Joe raised two wonderful children, Jill and Jody. He was a proud dad who loved to brag on his kids. Jody brought Nick home for the weekend when they were in junior high, and he has been a devoted son ever since. These three have blessed Joe and Cathe with nine grandchildren who love their Pa so much. He gave generously of his time, his money and his love to each and every one of them.
Joe Halford was well known throughout “oil country” and never met anyone who did not admire and love him. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, knowledge about drilling rigs, commitment to excellence and absolute integrity. He would not lie for any reason, and when he gave his word, you could take it to the bank.
Joe gained his first oilfield experience at J&L Machine working for his father-in-law, Dub Wimberley, and became an expert oilfield mechanic. Joe worked for Bridges Equipment for 15 years. His employers, Mike and Jimmy Bridges, were also his close friends. They could, and did, trust him with their business as if it was his own.
Joe was a humble man who was always surprised and honored to hear that people thought so much of him. He was a gentleman to whom the little courtesies came naturally. He was also a “man’s man” who enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing or just watching the grandkids play. He was an avid NASCAR fan whose support for Dale Jarrett never wavered. He loved country/western dancing and ladies were willing to stand in line for the best dancer around.
Joe leaves behind a loving family, his wife, Cathe; their daughter, Jill Easterling; two sons, Jody Halford and Nick Castilleja and their wives, Stacy and Elsa; one granddaughter, Krysta Halford; eight grandsons, Jonathan, Ethan and Jordan Easterling, Dustin Flowers, Colten Carrell, J.D. (Joe Dale III) Halford, Christian Herrera and Hayden Castilleja. His parents, Nell and Gene Henderson; Bob and June Hudnall; his sister, Jan Eiland and husband, Eddie; two brothers, Bobby Hudnall and Craig Halford and wife, Lisa; his niece, Jennifer Halford; and nephews, Justin, Andrew, Aaron and Jacob Eiland, Cole Halford and Ryan Parker.
Joe was very close to Cathe’s family, parents, W.L. and Leona Wimberley; sister, Janis McGee; and brother, Kevin Wimberley and wife, Tonia; niece, Jana House and husband, Sgt. Jeramy House, and their children, Taylor and Katelan; nephew, Joel McGee and wife, Lisa. Joe and Cathe both had aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved him. He will also be missed by hundreds of friends.
Memorials on Joe’s behalf are being accepted at Pray Texas, 8715 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX 79765.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. Griffin Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LaDonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe D. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 June 1952, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his half-brother Billy Ray Halford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Joe Dale Halford was born 12 June 1952 in Terry Co., parents Alexander Joseph Halford and Bertha Juannell Bevers.
From TX Marriages: Joe D. Halford, age 20, married Catherine Wimberley, age 22, on 5 Jan 1973 in Ector Co., TX.
His HALFORD lineage: Joe Dale 1952 TX1, Alexander Joseph 1914 TX2, Joseph Benjamin 1893 TX3, Joseph Benjamin 1844 TN4, William F. 1815 TN5, Jacob 1760 ?? 6, John 1745 VA7.
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JOE FAYE HUDSON ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—9 June 2012
Joe Faye Hudson Alford, 91, peacefully passed away June 5, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.
Joseph & Emma Hudson welcomed twins, Joe Faye & John Rae on March 18, 1921. Joe Faye (Babe) graduated from Stockdale High School in 1936. As an adult, Joe Faye attended San Antonio College & the University of Texas while working for the VA. She married George Alford in 1956. A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in San Antonio, Joe Faye spent much of her time volunteering for various programs sponsored by her beloved church. She filled her days, when not at the church with friends, family and numerous activities.
Joe Faye is survived by her niece, Karen L. Ciferni of Henderson, NC and her family. She lovingly wished to remain in San Antonio in order to be with her dear cousin, Esther Fairless and dear friend, Maime Ruth Ripp. Also dear to her, were many neighbors, her church family and friends, both old and new.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Wilson Chapel on June 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, any contributions may be made to support the First Baptist Church’s TV Ministry or its International Ministry. Please join us in celebrating a life lived devoted to her faith, family and friends and filled with love, laughter and generosity.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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JOE MITCHELL “MITCH” ALFORD
Henderson, TX—_____ May 2014
Graveside services for Mr. Mitch Alford, 56, of Tyler, will be held at 10 am on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Lakewood Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Gardner officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford passed from this life on May 14, 2014 at his residence.
He was born September 25, 1957 in Center to the late Royce and Lorene Thrasher Alford. Mitch retired as an operator for Texas Eastman and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Royce Alford, Jr.
Survivors include: sons, Lee Sadler and Joel Sadler of Austin; brothers, Charles Alford and wife Millie of Houston, and Steve Alford and wife Sheila of Henderson; and sister, Holli Hagler and husband Gary of Keithville, LA….
In another article:
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 17 May 2014
HENDERSON—Graveside services for Mitch Alford, 56, of Tyler, will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, at Lakewood Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born September 25, 1957, in Gilmer, and died May 14, 2014, in Tyler.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Alba Royce Alford Sr. and Lorene Thrasher Alford; and brother Alba Royce Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From TX Birth Index: Joe Mitchell Alford and James Steven Alford [twins], were born 25 Sept 1957 in Shelby Co., son of Alba Royce Alford and Lorene Thrasher.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joe Mitchell 1957 TX1, Alba Royce 1918 TX2, Alba Bertie 1890 TX3, Baldy A. 1852 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JOEL ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 January 1979
Alford, Joel Jr., 21, of 4400 San Jacinto, a forklift operator. Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Cedar Crest Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joel Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Feb 1957 and died _____ Jan 1979, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
From TX Deaths: Joel Alford Jr. died 27 Jan 1979 in Dallas Co.
From TX Births: Joel Alford Jr. was born 10 Feb 1957 in Dallas Co., the son of Joel Alford and Lola Mae Brantley.
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JOELLA HALFORD LONG
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—21 July 2013
JoElla Long, 76 of Fritch [Hutchinson Co.], Texas passed away July 17, 2013 in her home. Born Sept. 27, 1936 in Sayre [Beckham Co.], Oklahoma to Alfred “Hoke” Halford and Sarah “Tinnie” Elizabeth (Jones). JoElla was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and good friend to many.
JoElla married, George W. Long on Dec. 3, 1953 in Borger, Texas. George worked for Phillips Petroleum Company, where through his job they lived in many locations: Borger, Tx; Sweeny, Tx.; Bartlesville, Ok; Yarm, England; and finally Fritch, Texas, where they resided since 1980. In the course of her marriage she had 3 children: Mikeal William, Katherine Marie, and Rebecca Elizabeth. While living in England, JoElla became a chef through the School of Cordon Bleu, under the tutelage of Julia Childs. She was also the president of the International Women’s Society. After moving to Fritch, Texas, Joella became the director of Tralee Crisis Center in Pampa, Texas, where she was certified as a drug counselor. JoElla had many hobbies. One of which was antique collecting. She spent many weekends at estate sales and shops. Once George retired from Phillips Petroleum Company, she and George took up traveling. Their travels led them all over the world. She thoroughly enjoyed this part of her life.
JoElla was involved in her church, St. Andrews Methodist Church in Buenavista. She participated in her church choir, where she sang many solos and had a beautiful singing voice. She was a member of the Borger Kiwanis Club where she was an active and contributing member. JoElla was a member of the Choctaw Nation. She was very proud of this rich heritage. JoElla was also a third great-granddaughter of David Crockett of “Alamo” fame. She was a member of the Direct Descendants of David Crockett. She attended their family reunion in Tennessee in 2012, where she was honored by them.
JoElla was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Sarah Halford, her brothers, Royce and Mikeal Halford.
She is survived by her beloved husband and soulmate, George Long of the home; Her children; Mikeal W. Long and his wife Linda of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Katherine M of Gordonville, Texas; Rebecca Bodey and her husband Robert of Stinnett, Texas. Her Nephews, Royce Warren Halford of Salem Oregon and Brian K. Halford of Dallas, Oregon. JoElla was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren: Michel Simer, Matt Reeves, Rachelle Patten Wimmer, Joshua Patten, Tiffany Davis, Bobbi Garcia, William Marshall, Harley Marshall, Mike Justice, and David Bodey. She also had 7 great grandchildren, as well as many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Her beautiful smile, twinkling eyes, and quick wit will be terribly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She touched many lives and brought joy to all, which in turn brought her great joy.
On July 19, 2013 at 6 - 8:00 PM at Minton-Chatwell in Fritch, Texas, family night will be held. On July 20, 2013 at 10:00AM Celebration of Life at St. Andrews Methodist Church in Buenavista, Texas followed by lunch.
On July 21, 2013 in Garber, Oklahoma at the Garber Funeral Home, a family night will be held from 6-8:00PM. On July 22, 2013 at 2:00PM there will be a Celebration of Life at the Garber United Methodist Church, followed by burial at Garber Cemetery.
Photo from Garber Cemetery, Garber, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Zeno
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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JOHN ADDISON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—14 April 1952
GREENVILLE, Texas, April 13—Funeral services were held here for John Addison Alford, 72, retired lumber dealer and contractor, who died in a Greenville hospital. Burial was at Hice.
A native of Hice, Alford moved to Greenville thirteen years ago. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, the WOW and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Amy Lois Alford, San Antonio, and Mrs. Lonnie Litchfield, Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. Etta Alford Nance and Mrs. W.A. Cox, Dallas, and Mrs. Essie Euhl, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers, Alsey Alford, Loving, N.M., and Aaron Alford, Oklahoma, and two grandchildren.
Photos from Hico Cemetery, Hico, Hamilton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father John Rankin Alford; and sisters Laura Elizabeth Alford Cox and Etta Ora Alford Nance in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother Aaron R. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
John’s wife was Lena L. Washam.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Addison 1879 TX1, John Rankin 1834 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN ANDERSON ALFORD, JR.
Uncle of Donald Wilson Alford, AAFA #0637
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 28 April 2006
John Alford Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at his home in Arlington.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Friday in Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington. Visitation: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Road Chapel, 4216 S. Bowen Road....
John Alford Jr. was born May 7, 1927, in Coryell City [Coryell Co., TX] to John Anderson and Bessie Adams Alford. John attended Gatesville High School in Gatesville. He was employed by BASF Inmont for 40 years as an inkmaker, retiring in 1991.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Norman Lee Alford.
Survivors: Wife of 48 years, Shirley Alford; sons, Travis Lee Alford and wife, Debbie, and John Gregory Alford; brother, Woodrow W. Alford; sister, Pauline Alford Brown; granddaughters, Tiffany L. Beard and Lauren A. Alford; two additional granddaughters and one grandson; great-granddaughter, Ashlynn N. Beard; two nieces; and one nephew.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his probable son, Norman Lee Alford; and siblings Woodrow Wilson Alford and Pauline Virginia Alford Brown in this compilation.
His wife was Shirley Ann Lipscomb.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: John Anderson 1927 TX1, John Anderson 1888 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JOHN ARIE “SON” ALFORD, JR.
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—17 February 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Services for John A. “Son” Alford, Jr., 81, of Harleton [Harrison Co.] will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan Funeral Home....
Burial will be in the Center Cemetery in Harleton. Mr. Alford died Sunday at a Marshall hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Alford was born May 20, 1904 in Jefferson. He was a mill wright for I.C.I. from 1947 to 1977. Previous employment was as a trucker for Marshall Brick Co. He was educated with the Jefferson public schools. He was a member of the Harleton United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member and past master of Ashland Masonic Lodge No. 1138, and was a 32nd degree Mason.
Survivors include a son, Charles A. “Pete” Alford of Harleton; a sister, Mrs. Ray “Janie Sue” Jones of Moore Croft, Wy.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild in December 1980.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Waymon Perry Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: John Arie 1904 TX1, John Arie 1876 TX2, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA3, Jacob 1784 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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JOHN B. HALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—10 December 1975
John Halford, 77, died of an apparent heart attack at his home on the L.F. Hooker ranch on the Baird Highway, Thursday, Dec. 4.
Services were held Saturday at Albany Church of Christ. George Baker of Abilene officiated. Burial was under the direction of Godfrey Funeral home at the Albany cemetery.
Born in McClellan County, March 1, 1898, Halford had been a resident of Albany since early childhood. He married Ethel M. McFarlin in Albany on Dec. 29, 1918.
Halford was a semi-retired employee of L.F. Hooker of Abilene. He was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gene of Kingsville, John B. Jr., of Senora; two brothers, Charlie of Fort Worth, formerly of Albany, Roy of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Norman and Mrs. Mamie Johnson of Caldwell; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Duncan Leech, Harold Cockrell, Bob Cockrell, Jackie Balliew, Wayne Balliew, Calvin Bradford.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1975) dates of John Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Albany, Shackelford Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel Matilda McFarland Halford; son Eugene Herbert Halford; his mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and his brothers Charles Houston Halford Jr., Roy S. Halford, and Walter Halford in this compilation.
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JOHN C. ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 10 June 1938
J.C. Alford, 80, resident of Corpus Christi for the past eight months, died at 9:45 o’clock this morning at his home, 417 Coke Street.
Alford was a resident of Banquete for 15 years.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Oce Risinger of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Genoa Pulliam of Houston.
Funeral services have been tentatively scheduled for some time tomorrow and burial will be in the Banquete Cemetery under direction of the David T. Peel Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: As of 9/23/2014, Banquete Cemetery office confirmed that John C. Alford has no gravestone.
From his death certificate: J.C. Alford was born 14 Feb 1858 in TX, mother’s maiden name Amanda Anderson. He was single at the time of his death. His name is indexed as both John C. Alford and James C. Alford; it is difficult to read on the certificate, but John is correct:
His parents’ marriage, from TX Marriages: J.C. [indexed incorrectly as I.C.] Alford married Amanda Anderson on 20 July 1850 in Fayette Co., TX.
In 1850, John C. Alford, clerk age 32 born NC, and Amanda Alford, 19 AL, are listed in Rusk, Rusk Co., TX.
From the 1860 Texas Federal Mortality Schedule, Fayette Co.: In July 1859 J.C. Alford, carpenter age 46 born GA, was stabbed to death.
In 1860, Amanda and her three children are listed in Fayette Co., TX:
From TX Marriages: Mrs. Amanda Alford married J.L. Groce on 23 Dec 1868 in Fayette Co., TX.
In 1880, Amanda Gross, 50 AL married, is listed in Fayette Co. (June 29, E.D. 165) with 2 single sons: Jimmie Alford 25 TX and John Alford 20 TX. She is also listed a second time (June 29, E.D. 56) with her husband, J.L. Groce, his daughter Ose Groce, 17 TX, and J.L.’s mother and sister.
In 1900, Williamson Co., TX, John C. Alford, 41 born Feb 1859 in TX, single cousin, is listed with Asa and America Newton. John’s mother and Asa’s father were born in AL. No connection has been made; however, A. Newton married America Hill 18 June 1867 in Fayette Co., where John and Amanda’s family was living.
In 1920, Nueces Co., TX, he is John C. Alford, 61 TX single.
In 1930, Nueces Co., TX, he is J.C. Alford, 71 TX single.
Oce Risinger is his stepsister, daughter of his mother’s second husband, James L. Groce. His sister Genoa Pulliam may have been married first to Wright Farquhar. On her death certificate, she is Nellie Genoa Pulliam (1856–1940), husband Oscar Pulliam.
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JOHN CALVIN ALFORD
Father of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 June 1997
PETERSBURG (Special)—Services for John C. Alford, 80, of Petersburg will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church….
Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery under direction of Lemons Funeral Home.
Alford died Monday, June 23, 1997, in St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born July 21, 1916, in McClelland [sic: McLennan] County. He married Nalta Bright on June 27, 1943, in Lubbock. He attended Lubbock schools. He graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University. He moved to Petersburg in 1941. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, and he served as the Church Sunday school secretary. He was a member of the Petersburg Lions Club and the Petersburg school board.
He farmed in Petersburg.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso, N.M.; two sons, Larry of Slaton and Sid of Ruidoso, N.M.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In another article:
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
PETERSBURG [Hale Co.]—John C. Alford, 80, died Monday, June 23, 1997.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview.
Mr. Alford was born in McClelland [sic: McLennan] County. He grew up in Lubbock and attended Lubbock schools. He graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University.
He moved to Petersburg in 1941 and was engaged in farming there. He married Nalta Bright in 1943 at Lubbock.
He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. He served as the church Sunday school secretary for many years. He also was a member of the Petersburg Lions Club and the Petersburg School Board.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso, N.M.; two sons, Larry Alford of Slaton and Sid Alford of Ruidoso; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Petersburg Cemetery, Petersburg, Hale Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GenFreaks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Petersburg, Hale Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nalta Eloise Bright Alford; son Sidney Floyd Alford; and parents, Earnest Floyd “Topsy” Alford and Beulah Jean Lawson Alford; and brother Howard Lionel Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Calvin 1916 TX1, Earnest Floyd 1890 TX2, Needham Judge 1857 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOHN D. “GILBERT” ALFORD
Photo from his wife’s Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Jacklyn Allen – used with permission
Source unknown (from Find A Grave memorial)
TX—_____ October 1931
MR. GILBERT ALFORD DIES
As we pin these lines our eyes are rivers of tears and our soul is fraught with poignant woe. A gentle luminous star that shone more lustrous than all the stars around him, has fallen. Mr. Gilbert Alford—Gilbert, the gentle, the kind is dead.
In this the dark hour of our sorrow, we have the sweet consolation of knowing that the kind Gilbert, too good for the harsh blasts and tempests of earth, is now where tears never fall, where the sigh is never heard, where the footfalls of death never echo on the jasper streets. We can only hope in the uncertain future, when we too, have crossed the waters of the river of death, we can meet him there—there where the chorus swells forever and snowy pinions fan the perfumed air.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [sic: his death certificate says October 2, a Friday; date of burial October 3, a Saturday] at 4:30 a.m., and was buried Sunday afternoon at Tennessee….
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sudie Alford, and four children, Noble, Buel, Mrs. P.M. Gunter and Mrs. Linward Green, all of Tenaha; three brothers, Jay, Joe of Tenaha, Charlie of Roganville, one sister, Mrs. Joe Jordan and step-mother, Mrs. Georgia Alford.
Photo from Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Buell Edward “Bruce” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL1, John Allen 1840 AL2, William 1810 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JOHN DUNCAN HALLFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Saturday, 1 April 2000
John Duncan Hallford, 74, of Alvarado, a retired geophysicist, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, in Alvarado. He was born in Fort Stockton.
Survivors include brothers Barrett Hallford of Fort Worth and Joe C. Hallford, Jr. of Fort Stockton and sisters, Ima Joe McCall of Odessa and Emma Beights of Lubbock.
Photo from East Hill Cemetery, Fort Stockton, Pecos County, TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Edgar Phipps
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John D. Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Dec 1925, last residence Odessa, Ector Co., TX
See the obituary of his brother Barrett Hallford in this compilation.
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JOHN FRANKLIN ALFORD
A nearly identical article was published in the Longview News-Journal on the same day.
Photo from Downs Funeral Home
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 19 December 2010
Military Funeral services for Mr. John Franklin Alford (CSM- U.S. Army Ret)., 75 of Karnack will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Judd Strawbridge and Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Gardens in Scottsville with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Saturday December 18, 2010 at the funeral home. Mr. Alford passed away December 16, 2010 at his residence.
John Franklin Alford was born July 27, 1935 in Marshall to Waymon Perry Alford, Sr. and Myra Mae Bishop Alford. On December 28, 1979 he married Gail Dickerson in Arlington, Texas. He was a member of Karnack Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. John enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard at the age of 17. He was mobilized with the 49th armored division in 1961 during the Cuban Crisis. He then transferred to the U.S. Army and was NCOIC for the East Texas Area, Career Counselor, CSM for Recruiting and Retention for the State of Texas. John served a total of 34 honorable years. He received the Meritorious Service Medal, along with numerous other awards throughout his career. Following his retirement in 1985, he farmed, enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.
Surviving John are his wife of 30 years, Gail Alford of Karnack; one son, Billy Alford and wife Chrystal of Karnack; three daughters, Donna Vest and husband Harry of Kilgore, Debbie Chavez of Kilgore and Hope Raeon Dickerson of Karnack; one brother, Donald Ray Alford, Sr. of Longview; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Henry and Lovina Dickerson of Karnack; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Amy Dickerson of Ft. Worth, William Dickerson of Karnack and Terry and Sandy Dickerson of Tulsa, OK and several nieces and nephews..
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Kenneth Wayne Alford and James Franklin Alford SSG- U.S. Army; brother, Waymon Perry Alford, Jr. (Chief Petty Officer- U.S. Navy Ret.) and sister, Frances Jean Alford.
Serving as pallbearers will be the U.S. Army of Fort Hood, Texas. Honorary pallbearers will be the 1961 49th Armored Division Mobilization members, MSG Larry Carns, MAJ Ron Hudson, SFC Miguel Fabbiani, Dr. Valeria Allman, Dr. William Simpson, Dr. Terry Gerber, staff of GSMC-Marshall ICU/IMC/Radiology Departments and members of Karnack Baptist Church.
The family requests memorials be made to the www.woundedworriorproject.org, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. 904-296-7350/ fax-904296-7347 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.downsfuneralhome.com
Photo from Yates Memorial Cemetery, Scottsville, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lori Ellen Martina
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Franklin Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Karnack, Harrison Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his son James Franklin “Jamie” Alford; his parents, Waymon Perry Alford and Myra Mae Alford; and his brother Donald Ray Alford Sr. in this compilation
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: John Franklin 1935 TX1, Waymon Perry 1908 TX2, John Arie 1876 TX3, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA4, Jacob 1784 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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JOHN GILFORD ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 29 August 2004
John G. Alford, born February 26, 1929 in Carthage, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2004 in Goodrich, Texas. John was an Ordained Minister and life long Christian. He not only served his country in the Air Force, but as a member of the Houston Fire Department. He enjoyed carpentry and was a master builder.
He is survived by his loving wife Billie Jean Alford, daughters & son-in-laws, Linda Worsham & husband Ron, Shirley Gould & husband the Rev. J.R. Gould, Johnnie Steward & husband Ken, grandsons, FC3 Justin Keith Steward USN, Joshua Worsham, granddaughters husbands, Shelayne & Steve McDaniel, Katrina & John Sheppard, Sharee Gould, Shontel Gould, great grandchildren, Savannah Sheppard, Kaleb Sheppard, Matthew Sheppard, Madison Shayne McDaniel, brothers, James Alford, William Glenn Alford, sisters, Christera Holloway, Alice Deloney, Lenora Hughes Betty Adams, Jackie Allen, Tula Browning, and many special friends & relatives.
Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 PM Sunday, at Brookside Funeral Home. Services will be held Monday, August 30, 2004 at 2:00 PM at the North Central Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
Photo from Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Lovy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John G. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Goodrich, Polk Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Alice Bea Alford Nail Deloney, Emmie Christera Alford Holloway, James Leo Alford, and Lenora “Tiny” Alford Hughes in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Betty Jean Alford Adams in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Gilford 1929 TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 GA/TN5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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JOHN G. HALLFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 August 1994
Hallford, John G. died Sunday July 31, 1994 in his home. He was born Sept 19, 1924 in Temple [Bell Co., TX] to John C. and Ora Lee (Richards) Hallford. He married Lucille Hartson. He entered the U.S. Navy on August 21, 1941 and retired in San Diego Calif Aug 23, 1961. He worked for the school system in San Diego Ca.
Survivors are one Son Philip D. Hallford of San Diego CA. [Daughters?] Linda D. Boyer of Leavenworth, Barbara Chancy of St. Joseph, MO and Bettie L. Knox of San Diego CA. One Brother Cecil C. (Sonny) Hallford of Temple and one Sister Gloria Ann Taylor of Belton [Bell Co., TX] and eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for John. G. Hallford 69 of Belton [Bell Co., TX] will be held 4:00 pm Tuesday at The Heartfield Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday at The Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego Calif. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association. Goodbody Funeral Home in charge of San Diego Arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John G. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Belton, Bell Co., TX.
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JOHN GORDON ALFORD
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Sunday, 25 November 2007
Alford, John G., 90, Visitation: 5-9pm Mon, Martin Funeral Home Central. Vigil: none. Graveside: 10am Tues, Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Son Jack R Platten.
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EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Saturday, 24 November 2007
John Alford Gordon [sic], 90, passed away November 20, 2007 at his home.
He was born in Brownwood [Brown Co.], TX on October 12, 1917 to Samuel & Winnie Alford.
He is survived by his longtime caregiver Maria Salinas and her family of El Paso, former wife and dear friend Virginia Dennis Platten of Riverside, CA, son Jack R. Platten and granddaughter, Virginia K. Platten of Portland, OR, granddaughter Melissa Mona and great granddaughter Rebecca Gibson of Eugene, OR and great grandson Samuel Gibson of the US Army. He is also survived by his dear friend Marian who along with Mr. Alford was a member of the 1936 graduating class from Ysleta High School.
He was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Alford and brother Jack B. Alford of El Paso.
Mr. Alford was a 50 year member of the Carpenters Union. Mr. Alford served with distinction during WWII as a member of the US Navy Construction Battalion “Seabees” as they progressed from island to island in the South Pacific.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 26, 2007 from 5 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Photo from Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Bowman
See the obituary of his brother Jack B. Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: J.G. Alford was born 12 Oct 1917 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, the son of S.W. Alford , minister age 37 born Giddings, TX, and Winnie Furgerson, age 24 born Tarpley, TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages: S.W. Alford married Winnie G. Ferguson on 31 March 1915 in Bexar Co., TX.
In 1930, John G. Alford, age 12, is living in El Paso Co., TX, with his father, Silas W. Alford, farm laborer age 48, his stepmother Lois 32, and his stepbrother Jack Birney 6. All were born in TX.
In 1920 Gordon Alford, age 2, is living in Seligman, Yavapai Co., AZ, with his father, Silas Wesley Alford, minister age 38 born TX, and his mother, Winnie, age 26 born TX.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John G. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Jack B. Alford in this compilation. He was probably his stepbrother, possibly adopted by Silas Wesley Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Gordon 1917 TX1, Silas Wesley 1881 TX2, Samuel 1832 AL3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JOHN JULIUS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 24 October 1991
Alford, John Julius, 74, of Katy, Tx., and former resident of Dallas, passed away Sunday [October 20] in a Houston hospital.
Survivors; children, Judy & Ed Peterson, Houston, Larry & Mary Alford, Austin, and Barbara Alford, of Dallas; grandchildren, Jodi Gilkison, Pasadena, John Gilkison, Houston, Jessica Peterson, Houston, and Alexandra Alford, Dallas; two brothers and two sisters.
A Memorial service will be held at 12:30 P.M. Friday at the Houston National Cemetery Chapel, in Houston.... (Schmidt Funeral Home, Katy, TX 713-391-2424)
Photo from Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Lovy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John J. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 1 Sept 1917, last residence not listed.
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JOHN KEITH ALFORD
Alford, John Keith, age 67
February 4, 1936–September 28, 2003
Photo from Wayne Boze Funeral Home
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 2 October 2003
Mr. Alford passed away at his residence Sunday morning.
He was born in Warren [Warren Co.], PA. to Royce Mont and Frances Dorothy (Harper) Alford. Mr. Alford graduated from Adamson High School in Dallas. He married Marilyn Young July 20, 1957 in Durant [Bryan Co.], OK. He owned and operated Alford Trailer Sales for 35 years, operating in Waxahachie [Ellis Co., TX] for the past eleven years. Although he was an avid hunter and fisherman, his life was his wife and son. His wife has been employed with the University of Texas Southwest Medical Diabetes Research Center for twenty one years. His son Mike is a senior job placement coordinator at Cedar Valley College. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Alford is survived by: his wife, Marilyn Alford of Waxahachie; their son, Michael J. Alford of Red Oak; two brothers, James Mont Alford and his wife Kathy of St. Maries, ID, Harry Alford and his wife Troyanna of Waxahachie; several nieces and nephews; and special adopted kin, Jim and Elsie Rhodes of Hagerstown, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service is scheduled at 10 AM Thursday, October 2, 2003 in the small chapel of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home [Waxahachie]....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John K. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 4 Feb 1936.
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JOHN LEE ALFORD
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Thursday, 23 November 2006
John Lee Alford, 78, of Frost passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Cemetery in Dawson. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Oct 1928, last residence Frost, Navarro Co., TX.
The cemetery is named Farmersville at Find A Grave.
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JOHN MARK ALFORD
MIDLAND REPORTER-TELEGRAM
Midland, Midland Co., TX—Thursday, 7 July 2011
John Mark Alford
On June 19, 2011 John moved peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Terrace West Nursing Home in Midland, TX. He was born Oct. 1, 1947 to C.P. (Jelly) Alford and Lenore C. Alford. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, J.P. (Big Jim) Alford and 2 cousins, Pat and Jean Cartney.
Survivors are sister-in-law, Billie Alford and niece, Penny Alford.
Special thanks to MARC, Terrace West, Dr. Vogel, Midland Memorial, Secure Care, Ellis Funeral Home staff and Larry Harbin, may God bless you all. John’s favorite things were fried chicken, mashed taters, pecan pie, Elvis, Texas Rangers, & “How bout them Cowboys”! John was laid to rest June 22, 2011 next to his parents in Iraan, Texas.
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MIDLAND REPORTER-TELEGRAM
Midland, Midland Co., TX—Thursday, 23 June 2011
John Mark Alford, 63, of Midland, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Services were held at Restland Cemetery in Iraan, Texas on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Arrangements were under direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Mark Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Oct 1947, last residence Midland, Midland Co., TX.
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JOHN MARK ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 20 October 2007
John Mark Alford, 41, of Houston, Texas passed away Sat., Oct. 13, 2007. Survivors include his Wife Christie Estrada; Son Julius Prevost; Sister, Robin Alford Maxwell.
Funeral Service at 11a.m. Sat., Oct. 20th at the Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Houston Mem. Gardens....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Sept 1966, last residence not listed, but last benefit was Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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JOHN MARTIN ALFORD
Uncle of Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303, James Arthur Alford, AAFA #0384, and Thelma Frieda Alford Harman, AAFA #0397
Photo from AAFA Photos
Seated: Judith Cornelia, Nannie Lee, Mary Henretta Warren holding Skeen Warren, George Washington Alford, born January 18, 1855, Alabama, holding twins, Lucy Jane and James Luther. Standing: Annie Francis, Mary Alma, John Martin, and George Wilson Alford.
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—_____ July 1974
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1991
Entered Into Eternal Rest
July 12 1974
PICKTON [Hopkins Co.]—Funeral services for J.M. Alford, 85, of Pickton will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Pickton….
Burial will follow in the Pickton Cemetery under the direction of McCrary-Edwards-Cain Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Alford died Friday in a Winnsboro nursing home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Mississippi and came to Texas at an early age. Mr. Alford was a farmer and member of the Baptist Church and a deacon for many years.
His survivors include his wife Mrs. Della [Harrison] Alford of Pickton; two sons, A.G. [Arthur Green] Alford of Chesapeake, Va. and T.W. [Thurman Warren] Alford of Pickton; three daughters, Mrs. John H. [Mary Ada] Carpenter of Grand Prairie, Mrs. James [Glenice Viola] McIntire of San Antonio and Mrs. B.C. [Doris Lou] White of Richardson; one brother, S.W. [Skeen Warren] Alford of Garland; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Bradley of Dallas, Mrs. Lucy Townsend of Garland and Mrs. Betty Thompson of Sulphur Springs; 10 grand-children and nine great-grand-children.
Photo from Pickton Cemetery, Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Aug 1888 and died _____ June 1975 [incorrect], last residence Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX.
See the obituaries of John’s children Glenice Viola Alford McIntire, Thurman Warren Alford, and Doris Lou Alford White; and his mother, Mary Henrietta “Mollie” Warren Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Arthur Green Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate, which provides his full name, confirms his death date and says he was born 30 August 1888 in MS, the son of George Alford and Mollie Warren. When he died he had been living in the Winnsboro Nursing Home for six months.
From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: John Martin Alford, son of George Washington Alford, was known in Peggy’s family as Uncle Mart to distinguish him from his cousin of the same name, known as Uncle John, who was the son of James Henry Alford. James and George were sons of John Madison Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: John Martin 1888 TX1, George Washington 1855 AL2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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JOHN MONROE ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 September 1962
RISING STAR WRECK TAKES SECOND LIFE
RISING STAR (RNS)—John M. Alford, 73-year-old farmer from May [Comanche Co.], died at 3:45 p.m. Monday [September 3] at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, the second fatality of a headon collision east of here on State Highway 36 Saturday….
Alford, his wife, Mrs. Wanda Hutchinson, 35, of Lockhard and her daughter, Patty Lynn, 4, were riding in Alford’s 1952 Ford pickup.
Mrs. Hutchinson was in “fair” condition Tuesday at Abilene’s Hendrick Memorial Hospital.
Her daughter was treated and released at Rising Star Hospital on Monday.
Mrs. Alford was in “fair” condition Tuesday at Rising Star Hospital.
Funeral for Mr. Alford will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the First Methodist Church at May with the pastor, the Rev. Ross Grace, officiating.
Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery under direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home of Rising Star.
Mr. Alford was born Feb. 22, 1889, and on Feb. 15, 1911, married Hattie Ana Houdyshell in Brown County.
A Comanche County resident for 34 years, he was a member of the Methodist church and was a farmer.
Surviving are his wife; six sons, W.B. of Batson, J.T. of Rising Star, Grady and Glenn of May, James of Fort Worth and Charles of Brownwood; four daughters, Mrs. Lee Burnett of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Vance McDaniel of May, Mrs. Billie Huddleston of Sidney and Mrs. Betty Schlemmer of Fort Worth; a brother, George of Alvin; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Therett of Cameron, Tex., Mrs. Annie Pond of Kingsville and Mrs. Lillie Purswell of Lolita, Tex.; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren….
Photo from Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Owens, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Teague
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sons Charles Ray Alford, J.T. Alford, and W.B. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Monroe 1889 TX1, William Ball 1860 TX2, Allen 1824 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JOHN NOEL ALFORD
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—25 February 1949
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2004
[He died in TX, but we are also including his obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because of his close connections there.]
Funeral service for John N. Alford, 52-year-old filling station operator of Paris, Texas, were conducted at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon of last week at Brown-Roden funeral home….
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Paris, with Charlie Baird, James Baird, C.M. Fennell, Roy Floyd and C.R. Gray, pallbearers.
Mr. Alford died the preceding Saturday in Carlsbad sanatorium, San Angelo, Texas, where he had gone for treatment 10 days earlier.
He was born at Many July 16, 1897, son of the late John W. and Ona Arnett Alford, but was reared in Bairdstown, Texas.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Gladys Boyce, and a son, John Luke Alford, Paris, Texas, these sisters and brothers, Mrs. J.B. Sibley, Mrs. Mark Roberts and Lawrence Alford, all of Many, N.W. Alford, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Velma Henderson, Liberty, Texas, and Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes, Orange, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of John’s sisters Amanda B. Alford Sibley and Margaret Elizabeth Alford Roberts in Louisiana Obituaries.
John’s father, John Waddell Alford, was the son of William Theodore Alford and Margaret Maximillian. John’s mother Ona Arnett was the stepdaughter of Joseph Seaborn Alford after he married her mother, Nancy Elizabeth “Mittie” Duggan Arnett.
John Waddell Alford and Ona V. Arnett married Dec. 25, 1876, according to our marriage list, but that must be incorrect because in 1880 they are still each living with their parents, about 8 houses apart in Negreet, Sabine Parish, LA. John was 18 and Ona was 13 years old, both enumerated as single.
Ona (mother) died in 1904, and although the obituary says John Noel was reared in TX, some of the family is found in Sabine Parish in 1910 and 1920, including John W., so John Noel must have gone to TX after 1910 with a sibling or other relative.
John Noel Alford married Gladys Boyce sometime before their son John Luke was born, Jan. 25, 1936, in Lamar Co., TX. John Luke died Nov. 11, 1990. He and his father are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Noel 1897 LA1, John Waddell 1860 LA2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN PAXTON ALFORD
Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 13 October 2013
John Paxton Alford, at age 90, passed away on September 30, 2013.
He was born on May 14, 1923 in Palestine, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, the love of his life for 71 years, Billie Jean; sons, John Jr. and wife Pam, Ronnie and Renee, Glenn and Sandy; Granddaughters, Tracy and her husband Jerry, and Sheila; Great grandsons, Brandon and Brian; and John’s brother Eddie, along with several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 2:00 in the afternoon at Tallowood Baptist Church, in the Chapel, at 555 Tallowood, Houston, Tx, 77024….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Maurice Lee Alford, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford, and Ronald K. Alford in this compilation.
John was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Paxton 1923 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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JOHN PETER ALFORD
Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042
Photo from Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery, Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
TIMES REVIEW
Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX—Monday, 1 April 2003
Services for John P. Alford, 78, of Terrell, Texas, were held Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro....
Burial followed in Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro [Hill Co.].
Mr. Alford was born April 6, 1924, in Artemus, Ken., to Greene Berry and Roxie (Baird) Alford. After beginning work in the coal mines at the age of 14, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While serving as a tech sergeant stationed in Maryland, he met Willie Faye Harlin. They were married on July 7, 1945, in Gainesville, Texas.
The couple moved to Littlefield, and he worked for Coca-Cola Bottling in Littlefield and Lubbock for 26 years. Mr. Alford was a Littlefield city councilman and a member of the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce.
The family moved to Hill County in 1972 where they had a ranch at Woodbury, and he was production manager at both Hillcrest Carpets and Spartan Copper in Hillsboro. He retired to Burleson in 1994.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Rotary Club in Littlefield, a charter member of the Lions Club in Lubbock, and a member of the VFW and the DAV in Burleson.
Mr. Alford died Friday, March 28, 2003.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Willie Faye Alford of Terrell, his children, Bob Alford of Alvarado and Brenda Long Schupbach of Terrell, his brothers, Robert Alford of Breckenridge, Doyle Alford of Littlefield and Jason Lee Alford of Three Rivers, Mich.; his sisters, Gwendolyn Crawford of Hawthorn, Ohio, Nina Sue Sullivan of Rockport, Ill., Lydia Alford of Cleveland, Ohio and Flora Jean Alford of Ohio; his sister-in-law, Pauline Alford of Gary, Ind.; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.
The family has asked that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2910 Swiss Ave., Dallas, Texas 75204, or to any local veterans organizations.
Photo from Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery, Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer, Linda Huff, deceased
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of John P. Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, but his birth date is listed as 6 April 1925, the date also listed in Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999 [Ancestry].
See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Faye Harlin Alford; and his brothers Doyle Dean Alford and Robert Greene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Orville Felton Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and his mother Roxie Alice Baird Alford and sister Lyda Marie Alford Katrinak in Kentucky Obituaries.
See Orville Felton Alford’s ahnentafel for more information about this family.
His lineage: John Peter 1925 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS ALFORD
[He died in TX, but we are also including his obituary in Georgia Obituaries because he lived most of his life there.]
THE JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Tuesday, 4 July 1899
COL. J.Q.A. ALFORD DEAD. FORMER CITIZEN OF GRIFFIN DIED IN TEXAS
GRIFFIN, Ga., July 3—News reached the city early this morning at the death of Col. J.Q.A. Alford, at the home of his son J.B. Alford at Enloe, Delta, Texas.
Col. Alford is well remembered here as a prominent ante-bellum lawyer and politician. At one time he was a law partner of Colonel Doyle and the firm was one of the most successful in this section. In his later years Col. Alford occupied the pulpit and was pastor of a church in Alabama and later went to Texas, where his son lived. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was at all times a splendid type of the high minded and courageous southern gentlemen.
Few men pass through the various stages of life that Col. Alford saw and reach his age with a vitality such as he, up to a few months before his death, possessed.
He was 85 years old (b. 1814) and leaves two daughters, Mrs. J.D. Boyd [Emily, Mrs. Joseph David Boyd] of this city and Mrs. W.A. Fuller [Susan Clementine, Mrs. William Allen Fuller] of Atlanta, and one son J.B. [James Butler] Alford of Enloe, Texas.
His remains will be interned at Enloe.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his daughter Susan Clementine Alford Fuller in Georgia Obituaries.
We published “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995. It includes “Memories of a Great-Great-Granddaughter,” by Jean Mangham Holzapfel, AAFA #0121. From that article:
John Quincy Adams Alford, son of Cullen and Pherebe (Wooten) Alford, born 7 Sept 1814 in Greene (now Tolliver) Co., Georgia. J.Q.A. was a well known lawyer, politician, and lay Baptist preacher. He married 13 Feb 1838 Clementine Butler, who was born 22 Jun 1819 in Morgan County, Georgia, the daughter of James Butler. She died 10 June 1881. John died 2 July 1899, Cooper, Delta Co., Texas, buried in Cooper, Delta Co., Texas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Quincy Adams 1814 GA1, Cullen 1775 NC2, James 1741 NC/VA3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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JOHN RANKIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—8 April 1928
HICO, Hamilton Co., Texas, April 7—Dr. John Rankin Alford, 94, pioneer physician of Hamilton County, died here April 1, and funeral services were held Monday, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
Dr. Alford was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee, Jan 18, 1834. The family came to Texas in 1855, settling in Freestone County, and in 1860, the Alfords moved to Hamilton County. Dr. Alford named the old town of Hico, where he was postmaster for a time. During the Civil War, he served as Lieutenant in a company of volunteers, which protected the families on the frontier.
In 1875, Alford was licensed to practice medicine and followed the profession for forty years, being in the drug business also a part of the time. He was a charter member of the local Christian Church and had been a Mason since he was 21 years old. He was married twice.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J.T. Thompson, followed by the Masonic burial rites.
Besides his wife, Dr. Alford is survived by nine children, twenty-one grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a brother, A.R. Alford. The surviving children are Mrs. Emma Stern, Anaheim, Cal.; Mrs. J.N. McFatter, Ranger; Marshall Alford, Waco; Aaron Alford, Oklahoma City; Alsey Alford, Crane City; John Alford, Point; Mrs. A.H. Nance, Dallas; Mrs. W.A. Cox, Seminole, and Ursie Alford, Hico.
Photo from Hico Cemetery, Hico, Hamilton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Etta Ora Alford Nance, John Addison Alford, and Laura Elizabeth Alford Cox, and his brothers Aaron Ransom Alford and Edward Ira Bailey Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Aaron R. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
This is the historic marker for John Rankin Alford, at the western end of Pecan Street in downtown Hico—thanks to Thomas Epich, AAFA #1391, for sending it:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Rankin 1834 TN1, Alsey 1802 NC2, Ira Bailey 1781 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOHN RAYMOND ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 November 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Raymond “Coach” Alford, 88, of Beaumont died Nov. 14 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Forest Lawn Memorial park under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont.
A native of Baber, he lived in Beaumont most of his life and retired athletic director for Beaumont Independent School District. He was World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Laird Alford of Beaumont; daughters, Lynn DeCordova and Carolyn Townsend, both of Beaumont; stepsons, John W. Laird of Beaumont and Robert E. Laird of Fannett; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or charity of choice.
In another article:
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 16 November1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
PAST BISD AD DIES AT AGE 88
By Kenton Brooks, Sports staff writer
To those who knew Raymond Alford, he was more than a former star athlete, coach and athletic director. He was a father figure, gentleman and friend. Alford, 88, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Alford retired as athletic director of the Beaumont Independent School District in August, 1973 after 21 years on the job. He was an assistant football and head basketball coach at Beaumont High in 1935-36, then moved up to head football, basketball and baseball coach in 1944.
H.A. Butler, now living in Nederland, played for Alford at Beaumont High.
“He was like a daddy to me,” he says. “Raymond Alford was one of the greats. He had an influence on a lot of people. They don’t make them like him anymore.”
Sparky Adams, the retired athletic director of the South Park Independent School District, also remembers Alford as a “fine golfer.”
“He enjoyed golf as long as he could enjoy playing,” he says. “When he was athletic director, he put together a good coaching staff. He had a good rapport with his people in the BISD....”
Paul Carlisle coached against Alford for one year (1947-48) when he was head basketball coach at French High. Carlisle then worked for Alford after he became athletic director.
“He was a fine gentleman,” says Carlisle. “Raymond was a top-notch coach who taught his boys a lot.”
While coaching baseball, he tutored Gus Zernial and Grady Hatton, who later played in the major leagues....
Alford was a standout athlete himself. He played on Beaumont High’s 1925 state championship basketball team that defeated San Antonio Brackenridge 14-12 in the finals. He scored 12 of the points in the title game.
He was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame at Athens in April 1972.
After high school, Alford went to Baylor University and lettered in basketball, football and baseball.
He was named to the All Southwest Conference baseball team as a junior.
Alford is a member of Baylor’s Hall of Fame.
A graveside service, under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, will be held this morning at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Photo from Forest Park Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Leblanc Hunt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Apr 1908, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Daisy Lee Bares Laird Alford; and his brother Kyle Andrew Alford in this compilation.
His first wife and the mother of his children was Mary Easter Mann (1906–1972). His parents were Shelley Hartford Alford and Susie Price.
On 1900 census, Polk Co., TX: Shely Alford, saw mill laborer age 21 born Jan 1879 in TX, is listed with his mother, Nannie Logan, widow age 45 born Feb 1855 in GA, and his siblings.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages, 1837–1973: A. Logan married N.M. Alford on 1 March 1894 in Walker Co., TX.
From TX Death Certificates: Mrs. Nancy Logan, age about 50, died in Carmona, Polk Co., TX, on 2 Dec 1903.
Baber was a sawmill town four miles south of Huntington in east central Angelina Co., TX. It was established in 1906, and in 1915 it was apparently absorbed by Huntington.
His lineage: John Raymond 1908 TX1, Shelley Hartford 1879 TX2.
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JOHN RICHARD “DICK” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 February 1952
Funeral services for John Richard (Dick) Alford, 49, of 702 First, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKamy-Ingram-Batchler Funeral Chapel, 1921 Forest. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park.
Alford, a barber for twenty-five years, died suddenly at his home Tuesday morning [February 19].
He was born Sept. 29, 1902, in Morgan County, Georgia and moved to Dallas in 1917.
Surviving are his father, W.K. Alford; and seven sisters, Mrs. Emma Mae Jordan, Mrs. T.H. Hopkins, Mrs. Blanche Lowe, Mrs. J.B. Kattes, Mrs. B.C. Benedict, Mrs. C.W. Pritchett and Mrs. Blake Shipp, all of Dallas.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Taylor
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William Kinchen Alford; stepmother Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; sister Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch; and half-sisters Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Mary Louise Alford Benedict in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says he was born 29 Sept 1902 in GA, the son of William K. Alford and Annie Wright. He was divorced.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Richard 1902 GA1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOHN ROBERT “ERMIE” ALFORD, JR.
Photos from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—18 February 1980
Alford, John Robert (Ernie [sic]), Sr. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Ted (Pennie) Fields, Cisco; sons, John R. Alford, III, Tyler, Bill Alford, Dallas; brothers, Odell Alford, Abilene, Gillis Alford, Dallas, Price Alford, Dallas; sister, Opel Alford, Dallas; grandchildren, John Robert IV, Nicholas Alford, Tyler, Renee Dillard, Cisco, Andrea Alford, New York.
Services 2 p.m. Monday, Laurel Land Memorial Chapel, Dr. Sloan Gentry officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 March 1913 and died _____ Feb 1980, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Nadyne Dunlap Alford Knight; his parents, John Robert Alford Sr. and Mary Catherine Keeling Alford Roose; and his brother Gillis Liniel Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
His lineage: John Robert 1913 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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JOHN ROBERT ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 27 July 1960
Funeral services for John Robert Alford, 80, of 1316 E. 5th will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Griggs Pioneer Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Alford, a retired trucking contractor and resident of Amarillo for 25 years, died at 6 a.m. today at Northwest Texas Hospital. He was born July 1, 1880, in West Virginia.
He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church here.
Surviving are his wife, Lessie of the home; four sons, Price Alford of Dallas, Odell Alford and John R. Alford Jr. both of Abilene, and Gillis Alford of Fairbanks, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. S.K. Pulsifer of Rochester, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edward Powell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary Catherine Keeling Alford Roose; and sons Gillis Liniel Alford and John Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Sarah Catherine V. Adams Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
John Robert Alford was born in Lincoln Co., WV, the son of Lafayette Alford and Sarah Catherine V. Adams. He married (1) Mary Catherine Keeling and (2) LessieThompson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
His lineage: John Robert 1880 WV1, Lafayette 1850 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JOHN ROGERS ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0200
Brother of Egbert Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, and Miriam Ella Langdon Alford, AAFA #0246
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 April 2008
John Rogers Alford, Jr. died at home Sunday, April 13. He is preceded in death by his son, John Rogers Alford III; his sister, Ella Langdon Alford [AAFA #0246] and his parents, Susan Landon Alford and John Rogers Alford, Sr.
Mr. Alford was born in Dallas, Texas, August 1, 1928. He spent his entire childhood in Henderson, Texas, graduating from Henderson High School. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in business, where he was a member of ATO fraternity. He served in the US Army during the Korean War era.
John’s survivors include his wife Frances Holliday Alford; daughter Elizabeth Alford Young and son-in-law James Michael Young; his grandchildren James Alford Young and Clara Elliott Young; his brother Landon Alford [AAFA #0002] and sister-in-law Phyllis Potthast Alford; his nephews Eugene Landon Alford, MD, Benson Warren Alford, David Alford and Allen McDonald and nieces Margaret McDonald Newton and Susan Lee McDonald James. He had two god children, Sarah Seawright and Elliott Francis Holliday Weeks.
He was previously married to Barbara Shaw Alford and Margie Stewart Alford.
Mr. Alford lived in Austin, Texas and engaged in business from the late 50’s until the present. He was a partner in Alford Investments and Alford Land Company both of Henderson, and president of Alford Outdoor Advertising here in Austin.
Mr. Alford supported a variety of philanthropic causes. He was on the board of the John R. and Susan Landon Alford Foundation in Henderson. He was most proud of his support of Southern Methodist University and their Life Sciences Learning Lab, the Boy Scouts of America and various alcoholism recovery organizations. In addition he and Frances supported the National Peace Corps Association, The Austin Symphony, The Austin Museum of Art and the Blanton Museum, St. Edwards University, Huston-Tillotson University, Hospice Austin, Easter Seals, Alzheimer’s Research and a host of other organizations. John made it possible for a number of young people to complete their college education.
He was an enthusiastic sailor, fisherman and naturalist throughout his life. He was an early member of the Austin Yacht Club, instrumental in building the docks and club house there and racing for many years. In 1975 he sailed from Houston to the Bahamas along the Intercoastal Canal and Gulf of Mexico over the course of several months.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Congregational Church, 408 W. 23rd St, in Austin. Committal services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17th at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Henderson, Texas. Obituary and guestbook online at http://wcfish.com.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Rogers Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, John Rogers Alford Sr.; and brother Egbert Landon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Miriam Ella Langdon Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Rogers 1928 TX1, John Rogers 1885 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOHN ROGERS ALFORD, SR.
Father of Egbert Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, John Rogers Alford Jr., AAFA #0200, and Miriam Ella Langdon Alford, AAFA #0246
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 1960
BANKER, COLLEGE TRUSTEE, DIES
HENDERSON, Tex. (AP)—John R. Alford, 75, recently retired member of the Dallas Federal Reserve Board and former Southern Methodist University trustee, died Tuesday.
Alford became ill and died at a hospital in a short time. The exact cause was not immediately determined.
He formerly was president and chairman of the Citizen’s National Bank in Henderson and was a former president of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce. He also had served on the board of stewards of the Methodist Church most of his adult life.
Photos from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sons Egbert Landon Alford and John Rogers Alford Jr.; and siblings Bessie Lou Alford Clower and Jesse Burks Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Miriam Ella Langdon Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
We published a short biography of John Rogers Alford Sr. in AAFA ACTION, December 1988.
A biography of John’s father, Egbert Benson Alford, was published in A History of Texas and Texans, Volume III, by Frank W. Johnson (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1914). We reprinted it in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Rogers 1885 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN SIMS ALFORD III
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Friday, 9 March 1973
By James Simons
Advocate Staff Writer
Four persons, including two Victoria residents, were killed Thursday morning and night in two traffic accidents outside the city limits.
Rita Kathryn Baker, 17, of 104 Park Ave., was among three persons killed instantly at 6 a.m. when a foreign-made compact station wagon slammed into the rear of a truck-tractor semi-trailer parked on Loop 175 near the Port Lavaca Highway overpass at a point .2 of a mile southeast of Victoria….
Perishing along with Miss Baker in the morning crash were Adan Garcia Mansilla, 20, and John Sims Alford III, 18, both of Alice. Mansilla was identified as the driver of the station wagon, owned by Miss Baker who was a passenger along with Alford.
Driver of the truck, Juan B. DeLeon, 47, of Robstown, refused immediate medical treatment for a bump on his head inflicted when he was knocked against the steering wheel by the impact.
Highway Patrolman Lynn Waters said the station wagon left no skid marks before striking the rear axle of the empty truck owned by Pepper Rendering Co. of Houston. Almost simultaneously, the bed of the truck peeled the top of the station wagon back about 16 inches.
Waters said no skid marks were left by the vehicle before the impact and that the speedometer was stuck on the 70 miles per hour mark after the collision.
The patrolman said the truck was parked on the improved shoulder of the loop with the parking lights and flashers operating. He said DeLeon had re-entered the cab and was in the process of leaving when the accident occurred.
Waters said the station wagon was traveling in a southwesterly direction on the loop with the trio apparently en route to Victoria from Houston.
The officer said there were no known witnesses in the accident. The crash scene was between the Port Lavaca Highway overpass and the entrance to the loop from an access road leading from the Port Lavaca Highway….
Alford’s body was taken to Holmgreen Mortuary in Alice where funeral arrangements were pending Thursday night.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ann Alford, advertising director of The Alice Daily Echo; his father, John S. Alford Jr. of New Castle, Del.; a brother, William Bryan Alford, stationed in the Navy at Jacksonville, Fla.; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Haskett of Robstown, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. E.L. [Edna Louise] Alford of Wallingford, Pa.
Alford was born May 22, 1954 in Alice…..
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Park, Alice, Jim Wells Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Ward
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Laurie Ann Haskett Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, John Sims Alford Sr. and Edna Louise Fenerty Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From TX Births: John Sims Alford was born 22 May 1954 in Nueces Co., son of John Sims Alford Jr. and Laurie Ann Huskett [sic: Haskett].
From Delaware State Birth Records, 1861–1922 (FamilySearch.org): The birth certificate for John Simms Alford Jr. says he was born 22 Nov 1920 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, the son of John Simms Alford, born SC, and Edna L. Finerty, born Maryland.
From Delaware Marriage Records, 1913–1954 (FamilySearch.org): John S. Alford, Jr., age 21 of Glen Mills, PA, married Margaret D. Burton, age 21 of West Chester, PA, on 22 Nov 1941 [John’s birthday] in Wilmington, DE. John’s parents are John S. Alford, born SC, and Edna L. Alford, born PA. It was the first marriage for both.
From Find A Grave: John S. “Jack” Alford and his [third?] wife, Hazel Louise McElroy Alford (see her obituary in this compilation) are buried in Garden of Memories, El Campo, Wharton Co., TX.
His lineage: John Sims 1954 TX1, John Sims 1920 DE2, John Sims 1890 SC3, John James 1859 NC4.
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JOHN THOMAS ALFORD
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—3 February 2002
Feb. 27, 1930 – Feb. 2, 2002
ROCKDALE—Services for John Alford, 71, of Rockdale are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale…. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery….
Mr. Alford died Saturday in Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
He was born in the Forest Grove community and was a lifelong resident of Rockdale. He was retired after 28 years with Alcoa in Rockdale and was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He owned a saddle and tack shop for many years and broke and trained horses. Mr. Alford was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club and the Forest Grove Christian Church. He served as a volunteer fireman for many years and was a veteran.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Lane Jobus; a stepson, Ricky Kraatz; and a stepdaughter, Patricia Kraatz Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Bea Work Kraatz Alford of Rockdale; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron Roy and Betty Alford of Rockdale; a stepson, Terry Ben Kraatz of Thorndale; three stepdaughters, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly of Gause, Barbara Kraatz McBride of Kingsland, Texas, and Wanda Kraatz Manas of Rockdale; two sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willine Howorth of Arlington; three grandchildren, nine stepgrandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In another article:
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Sunday, 3 February 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
ROCKDALE—John Alford, 71, of Rockdale died on Saturday, February 2, 2002, in a Temple hospital. Services were held on Monday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with burial following in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Forest Grove to Aaron A. Alford and Willie Mae Booth Alford. He lived in the Rockdale area all of his life. He was a farmer and rancher and worked 28 years at Alcdoa Rockdale Operations. He married Minnie Bea Work Kraatz on December 3, 1967, in Rockdale. He operated a saddle and tack shop for years and broke and trained horses. He was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club, a volunteer fireman, a veteran, and a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church.
His wife, Minnie Bea Alford of Rockdale, a son, Aaron Roy Alford of Rockdale, stepchildren, Terry Kraatz, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly, Barbara Kraatz McBride, and Wanda Kraatz Manas, and sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willine Howorth of Arlington survive him.
In another article:
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 7 February 2002
Funeral services for John Alford, 71, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale...Burial followed in Oak Lawn Cemetery. He died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
Mr. Alford, a lifelong resident of Rockdale, was born Feb. 27, 1930 in Forest Grove Community near Rockdale to Aaron A. Alford and Willie Mae (Booth) Alford. He and Minnie Bea Work Kraatz Alford were married Dec. 3, 1967 in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford retired after 28 years from Alcoa of Rockdale and was a lifelong rancher. He farmed and ranched all his life and was a member of the Rockdale Roping Club. Also he had a saddle and tack shop for years and broke and trained horses.
Mr. Alford also loved rodeo play days and calf ropings, served as a volunteer fireman for many years, loved antique cars and owned several restored Edsels, was a veteran and member of the Forest Grove Christian Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Linda Lane Jobus, Sept. 15, 1990; stepson, Ricky Kraatz, June 18, 2000; stepdaughter, Patricia Kraatz Clark; brother, Lee Hurst Alford.
Surviving are: Wife, Minnie Bea Alford of Rockdale; son, Aaron Roy Alford and wife Betty of Rockdale; step children, Virginia Kraatz Baggerly of Gause, Barbara Kraatz McBride of Kingsland, Wanda Kraatz Manas of Rockdale and Terry Ben Kraatz of Thorndale; grandchildren, Jennifer Hanke, Kellie Zboril and Heath Alford; step-grandchildren, Karen Anderson, William Simmons, Christy Hobbs, Lee Clark, Travis Clark, Stacy Letstra, Shannon Farr, Kari Manas and Nikki Manas; 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Travis Clark, Lee Clark, Bo Zboril, Joe Wayne Hanke, Wayne Hubnik and Heath Alford.
Honorary pallbearers were Butch Malone, Don Hammons, Ray Biehle and M.J. Alford.
Photo from Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ed & Sue Anderson
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John T. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Barbara Fuller Alford Behringer; his father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and his siblings Lee Hurst Alford and Willene Alford Howarth in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Thomas 1930 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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JOHN TRUETT ALFORD, JR.
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Friday, 14 August 2009
John T. Alford II, 39, of San Leon died in a boating accident on August 8, 2009. John was born in Lubbock and was a graduate of Coronado High School and the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at Texas Tech. John worked as a fluids technician for Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, rafting, camping and motorcycling. He was never happier than when he was on the water.
John is survived by his parents, Rosie Sandifer and Bob Coates, and John and Helen Alford; by his grandmother, Jo Alford Gamble; his sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Vick Pope; nephews, Will and Sam Pope; step-siblings, Kristin and Jamie Whittenburg, Anne Walker, John Coates, and Christina Valencia; numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins; many wonderful and loving friends; and his beloved dog, Sparky.
After a private burial at Resthaven Memorial Park, there will be a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15 at Sanders Funeral Home, 1420 Main Street, Lubbock, followed by a gathering of friends at the Frazier Pavilion on the Texas Tech Campus.
Pallbearers will be Brian Carter, Chad Carter, Richard Davila, Donald Hardy, Michael Mather, and Jeff Snuggs.
Donations may be made to Steve’s Organized Bunch, San Leon’s Hurricane Ike relief fund, P.O. Box 8357, Bacliff, Texas 77518.
Online condolences may be made at www.sandersfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Truett Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Dec 1969, but his death is listed as 9 Aug 2009, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his grandparents, Howard Lionel Alford and Milbry Jo Bell Alford Gamble, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Truett 1969 TX1, John Truett 1947 TX2, Howard Lionel 1921 TX3, Earnest Floyd 1890 TX4, Needham Judge 1857 TX5, Jesse Powell 1828 LA6, Needham Judge 1789 NC7, Jacob 1761 NC8, Julius 1717 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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JOHNIE ALFORD
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Well-known local philanthropist, Johnie Alford, passed away October 4, 2009.
Mr. Alford affectionately called Papa John, was born April 9, 1919 in Polk County, Texas to Thomas and Jessie Alford. After serving time with the Merchant Marines, he and his wife Maxine bought their first store in Livingston, Texas. Later he acquired a two-pump service station in Port Acres that eventually became known as Alford’s Super Market. Prior to the time when homes in this area had access to a city-water system, he provided water for people to fill their barrels at this station. Eventually, Mr. Alford served on the board that enabled Port Acres and El Vista residents to have access to the city-water system. When the store burned in 1982, Papa John chose to rebuild in response to the needs of the people in Port Acres and El Vista. That store became a haven for folks - a place where Papa John indiscriminately gave young people the means to purchase their first cars, attend college or buy their first homes.
Motivated by the lack of a formal education, Mr. Alford influenced others to place a high priority on educational opportunities and a strong work ethic. Alford’s Supermarket offered regular free pancake breakfasts to express appreciation to the customers. These open-air breakfast times provided opportunities for people from various backgrounds and cultures to unite in a social setting. Mr. Alford truly felt great joy in giving to others—and often said, The reason we are able to give is because of the loyalty and support of people in the community. Papa John built a reputation as a generous, kind man who was willing to help others in a self-sacrificing manner. He sponsored school events, all sorts of sports leagues, scouts and humanitarian organizations. Often, he donated items for Hughen School Benefits-and even bid on those items, won, and re-donated them for this worthy cause. Customarily, he took food to the ill and to those families in grief. On one particular occasion, a man who was in town for a funeral came to thank Mr. Alford for the food he had delivered to the bereaved family. He mentioned how embarrassed he was because he did not have a jacket to wear to the funeral. Mr. Alford immediately took his off and said, Here, you can have this one.
In the years when Gulf and Texaco strikes wreaked great havoc on homes throughout the area, Papa John enabled those workers to meet the needs of their families. He generously offered open-ended credit, thus assuring these people’s basic human needs would be met. Mr. Alford set precedents on marketing skills with innovative and entertaining methods. With elephant rides, Easter egg hunts and free giveaways, people young and old benefited from his passion to make others happy. Donning a Santa suit, Papa John visited various elementary classrooms. On one particular visit, his own little daughter delightedly said, You smell like my daddy! - he was.
While Johnie Alford was active in Sabine Neches Retail Grocers’ Association, Texas Retail Grocers, and the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and served as a director at First Bank and Trust, he is best known for his extensive philanthropy. He was a loyal, generous man who opened his heart and hand to all who were in need. He had a marvelous sense of humor and a great zest for life. He embraced life-enjoying the good times and enduring the bad with strength and sensitivity. While he was a man of many humorous witticisms, remembered for his classy fashion-sense cruising Pleasure Island in his red Thunderbird, the true story of his life as a great humanitarian will live on in the lives of all who knew him.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family graveside service will be held at a later time in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Papa John is survived by four daughters; Linda Bargainer, Madeline and her husband, Ron Robertson, Jeanette Sanders and Sharon Carter; six grandsons; Michael Hatton and his wife, Wendy, Marty Hatton, Todd Sanders, Rhett Sanders and his wife, Tricia, Markus Carter and Marlon Carter; three great grandchildren; Olivia Hatton and Libby and Caleb Alan Sanders. He is also survived by his special, loving friend, Debbie Stuckey.
He was preceded in death by his wife; Blanche and his beloved granddaughter; Belinda, her dad; Benny Baca and son-in-law; Carl Alan Sanders.
The family is thankful for the loyalty of Jessie Paul and Robert Kyle. Special appreciation is given to the caregivers at Cypress Glen Nursing Home and Odyssey HealthCare.
Pallbearers will be Ron Robertson and grandsons; Michael and Marty Hatton, Todd and Rhett Sanders, and Markus and Marlon Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Thompson and Robert Kyle. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to: The Belinda Baca Memorial Scholarship Fund at Wachovia Bank.
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PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 4 October 2009
PA grocer, 90, dies
By Reesha Brown
Johnie Alford, longtime owner of Alford’s Super Market, wore many hats and took on many roles during his life, from successful businessman to a man of generosity.
The role which impacted family and friends the most was his love for family, friends and his supermarket.
“He was my dad, my friend and my boss,” Linda Bargainer, Alford’s daughter, said. “And I knew the difference between all three.”
After 57 years of serving customers, Alford, 90, died of a chronic illness early Sunday morning at Cypress Glenn Nursing Home.
Alford’s death did not put Bargainer in a somber mood, instead she felt a sense of relief because Alford’s pain had finally subsided.
“We’re going to miss him, but we’re glad he’s not suffering anymore,” Bargainer said. “He’s going to be missed.”
Alford spent 75 percent of his life working, said Bargainer. From 1948 to 2005, he experienced many high and low points during his career, but according to Bargainer, the bad times never weighed down his good spirits.
“He absolutely loved life,” Bargainer said. “His hobby was the grocery store and giving to people, and he loved doing it.”
With just a fifth grade level education, the Polk County native moved to Port Acres to help the community by doing everything in his power to ensure customers and friends felt supported by his noble deeds.
Bargainer described him as being the most feisty person she knew.
“That’s what he was, feisty, loving, giving and fun,” Bargainer said. “He loved the women and he wanted everything done his way, and I will miss him so.”
The owner witnessed his business flourish from a two-pump service station to the founders of the Market Basket chain, a full-fledged corporation with about 39 retail and grocery stores, employing more than 1,500 employees.
One of those employees, Ruby Borne, who worked with Alford for 21 years, said she witnessed the owner fix flats outside the store, help people with financial issues and even act as a mediator, weeding out any negativity that came into the store.
“A lot of people went to him when they had problems, and they were solved when we left,” Borne said. “People went to Johnie Alford when they had problems because he was wise.”
Borne, 75, said she could not imagine working for anyone else because he was the best boss she had ever had.
Photos from Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, WSW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of his sister Virgie Nora Alford Lee in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Johnie 1919 TX1, Thomas Franklin 1875 TX3, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JOHNNIE ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 20 July 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
Services for Johnnie Alford, 74, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Luke Baptist Church….
Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery will be directed by Curry Funeral Home.
Alford died Friday [July 17] in St. Mary of the Plains Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Oakwood and moved to Lubbock from Fairfield in 1947. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Occie Alford of Lubbock; two sons, Ricky of Dallas and Ray of Houston; two daughters, Faye Wilson of Los Angeles, and Sandra King of Dallas; and two brothers, K.A. Alford of Fairfield and Bibb Alford of Oakwood.
Pallbearers will be Earl Elliott, Henry Dewberry, Arthur Curry, William Raven, Lonnie Love, Charles Taylor, Marshall Taylor Sr. and Marshall Taylor Jr.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Perry L. Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnnie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Feb 1918 [different than gravestone], last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Occie Lean Alford, in this compilation.
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JOHNNY ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Friday, 10 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
NEW BOSTON, TEXAS—Johnny Alford, 82, of New Boston, Texas, died in a local nursing home, Thursday, April 9, 1998.
Mr. Alford was born Feb. 4, 1916, in New Boston, TX. He was a former educator and principal for 43 years. He was an active member of Tapp Memorial Methodist Church, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows.
He was preceded in death by his son, Rea Eddy (Buddy) Alford.
Survivors include his wife of 58 1/2 [fifty-eight and a half] years, Thelma Alford, who resides in New Boston; one son, Dr. Oma Alford of Texarkana; four daughters and sons-in- law, Lea Etta and the Rev. Joe Srygley of Atlanta, Texas, Ina and Ronnie Graham of Houston, Texas, Ada and Rick Ferguson of Austin, Texas, Kea and Gary Waldon of New Boston, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Alford; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one niece.
Services will be 10 am Saturday at the Tapp Memorial Methodist Church in New Boston....
Burial will be in Read Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home....
Photo from Read Hill Cemetery, New Boston, Bowie Co., tX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike White
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnny Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence New Boston, Bowie Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Thelma Naomi Baker Alford, in this compilation.
Johnny was the son of Alfred Chester Alford and Maude Lee Shumaker; grandson of John Lee Alfordand Emily Emily Russell; and great-grandson of LeRoy Alford and Martha Ann White—all of Bowie County, TX.
His lineage: Johnny 1916 TX1, Alfred Chester 1885 TX2, John Lee 1862 TX3, Leroy R. 1826 LA4.
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JOHNNY ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 26 January 2012
Johnny (Soul) Alfred, born July 20, 1952, passed away January 20, 2012. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012, from 6:00 - 9:00p.m. at Oliver Chapel- 2307 Bastrop St. Services will also be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Gt. Truelight Baptist Church (Eunice, La.). Visitation will be held from 8:00 - 11:00a.m. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00a.m. Interment- Mt. Olive Cemetery (Eunice, La.). www.frazier-mitchell.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JOHNNY ALFRED, SR.
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 15 May 2010
Johnny Alfred Sr., 90, of Port Arthur died May 13, 2010, Gabriel Funeral Home, Port Arthur.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnny Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 11 Nov 1919, last residence Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX.
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JOHNNY LORENZO ALFORD
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 2 July 1977
Johnny Lorenzo Alford, 58, of 3049 Charles Ave., Groves, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday [July 1] in Park Place Hospital.
A native of San Augustine, he had lived in this area for 25 years. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Port Arthur Lodge 1251 A.F. & A.M., El Mina Temple Scottish Rite and was a security officer with Hugh Security. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a veteran of World War II.
Funeral services are pending at Levingstone Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Alford of Groves, one sister, Mrs. Florence Mitchell of San Augustine, one brother, Burford Red Alford of San Augustine….
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PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 28 October 1977
GRIVES WOMAN NAMED IN MURDER INDICTMENT
BEAUMONT—A Groves woman accused of shooting her husband was indicted Thursday on charges of murder.
The indictment was returned Thursday by the Jefferson County Grand Jury against Mrs. Bonnie Ulaine Alford, whose husband Johnny Lorenzo Alford was shot to death July 1 in their home at 3049 Charles in Groves.
Officers reported that the two had been having marital problems and during one of their arguments Alford was shot in the head.
Photo from Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Fitzgerald
Photo posted 17 Aug 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnny Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 March 1919 [different than gravestone and death certificate] and died _____ July 1977, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Bonnie Ulaine Wells Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Harrison Alford & Nancy Ellen Fountain.
His lineage: Johnny Lorenzo 1919 TX1, Alto Bertis 1884 AL2, John Harrison 1844 AL3.
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JOHNNY PAUL ALFORD
Cousin of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ March 1992
ROCKDALE—Services for Johnny Paul “Frog” Alford, 39, of Gause will be at 2 p.m. today at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Dr. Joe Weldin Bailey officiating.
Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery.
He died Friday in a Bryan hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Cameron to Valerie Willard and Frank Alford. He married Theresa Wilcox in Cameron on May 31, 1985. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Oliver Alford, in 1982, Donald F. “Don” Alford in 1987, and Jimmy Earl Alford in 1991; and his stepfather, Oscar Willard in 1991.
Survivors are his wife, Theresa Alford of Gause; a daughter, Rebecca Marie Alford of Rockdale; two step-daughters, Tommie Elizabeth Hoffman and Billie Joe Hoffman, both of Milano; three brothers, Thomas Alford of Proctor, David Alford of Bryan and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Janice Willard of Gause, Judy Nicar of Tyler and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; and his parents Valerie Willard of Gause and Frank Alford of Marlin.
Photo from Gause Cemetery, Gause, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard; and siblings Donald Franklin Alford, Judith S. Alford Braun Nicar Woods, and William Oliver Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Johnny Paul 1952 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1918 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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JOLENE LEE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 26 June 2011
Jolene Lee Alford (1940 - 2011)
Jolene Lee Alford, 70, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Martin’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors: Husband, John Alford; and children.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jolene Lee Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 17 Nov 1940, last residence Granbury, Hood Co., TX.
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JORETTA DAE MCDONALD ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 August 2000
NEWTON [Newton Co.]—Joretta D. Alfred, 36, a native and longtime resident of Newton, died August 18, on Highway 87, 8 miles north of Newton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Newton with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis Alfred of Newton, son, Stephen Alfred of Newton, daughter, Trich Alfred of Newton, mother, Jewel Hardgraves of Newton, father, Raymond McDonald of Austin, brothers, Michael Hardgraves of Newton and Dwight Hardgraves of Beaumont, and sisters, Shirley Shelton of Newton and Caretta Gosey of Kirbyville.
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Catahoula Hound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1964 and died 1 Aug 2000 [apparently incorrect], last residence not listed.
TX Births: Joretta Dae McDonald was born 1 Jan 1964 in Travis Co., TX, daughter of Raymond McDonald Jr. and Jewel Joiner.
TX Marriages: Dennis O. Alfred married Joretta D. McDonald on 17 June 1985 in Jasper Co., TX.
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JOSEPH ELTON ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 1 November 2001
BULLARD—Services for Joseph Elton Alford, 86, Bullard, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Memorial Chapel of Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Bullard, with the Rev. Gary Davenport and Mary Dowdy officiating.
Burial will be in Bullard Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Oct. 30 in a Tyler hospital.
He was born Sept. 4, 1915, in Lone Oak, Ark., and lived in the Bullard area most of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator and laborer.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Louise Jonas.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Kate Alford, Bullard; sons, Elton Lavon Alford, Frankston, Gary Lee Alford, Houston and Joe Andrew Alford, Bullard; daughters Diane Cromer and Margie Covey, both of Bullard; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are grandsons, Michael Scarbough, Harvey L. Covey II, Harvey Lee Alford, Gary Wayne Alford, Charley Covey and Kenneth Cromer.
Honorary pallbearers are James Cromer, Elton J. Covey, Jason Jonas and Adam Jonas.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elton Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bullard, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Kate Helen Faye Ivey Alford; his sons Elton Lavon Alford and Gary Lee Alford; and his mother, Dora Cooley Alford, in this compilation.
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JOSEPH KEMP ALFORD
Uncle of George Sanford, AAFA #1067
MORNING JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 18 February 1984
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
AVINGER [Cass Co.]—Services for Joseph Kemp Alford, 78, of Avinger will be 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Avinger.
Burial will be in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral home of Hughes Springs.
Mr. Alford died Thursday in a Gilmer hospital.
Born March 11, 1905, he was a native of Avinger. He was owner-operator of J.K. Alford General Merchandise for 45 years. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church in Avinger, where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Avinger school board and was active in the Senior Citizen’s Association of Gilmer.
Survivors include his son, Don of Longview; brother, Bill and Jammie, both of Avinger, and Jack of Linden; sisters, Nina Sanford of Avinger and Leah Andrews of Dallas; grandsons, Joe and Jim, both of Longview; a granddaughter, Lee Ann Alford of Longview; and a great-grandson, Jim Jr. of Longview.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Joseph’s son Donald Joe Alford; and his siblings Jack Ward Alford, Leah Alford Andrews, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.
Joseph Kemp Alford was born March 11, 1905, the son of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.
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JOSEPH SAMUEL ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 15 October 1957
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 14 (Spl.) [Cherokee Co.]—Joseph Samuel Alford, 78, of Bullard [Smith Co.], died at 4 a.m. Monday at his home here.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of out of state relatives. The services will be in charge of the Gragard-Spraggins-Swofford Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Survivors are his widow, two sons, Pelton [sic] and Sammy Alford of Bullard; four [sic] daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Ivy of Houston, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Arizona, Mrs. Estelle McFall and Mrs. Audrey Jamison and Mrs. Ruth Shuler, all of Baltimore; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Alford was a retired farmer. He had lived in Bullard for several years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Dora Cooley Alford, in this compilation.
Jacksonville is the county seat of Cherokee County, Texas. Bullard is a small town of about 900 on the county line between Smith County and Cherokee County. This is obviously the same family with husband Joseph Samuel Alford’s death in 1957 and his wife’s in 1961. There is enough similarity between names—even with the errors in the obituaries—to match most of the children’s names. We consider Elton and Pelton to be the same person, and Audrey and Ordrey are probably the same.
The family was enumerated in Smith County, Texas in 1910. They were listed as (AAFA converted ages to approximate years of birth): Sam, 1881 Arkansas; Dora 1879 Alabama; Martha L. 1904 Texas; Sammie N. 1906 Texas; Amanda E. 1908 Texas, and Ida May 1910 Texas.
In the 1900 census of Chickasawba, Mississippi Co., Arkansas there was a Samuel Alford boarding with James A. Hargett. This Samuel was born March 1882 in Arkansas.
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JOSEPHINE A. WALKER HALFORD BALLIEW
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 8 November 1945
Funeral for Mrs. Josephine Balliew, 78, who died Saturday [November 3] at the home of her son, C.H. Halford, was held Monday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the First Baptist church in Albany….
Burial was in the Albany cemetery beside the grave of her husband, C. Halford, under the direction of J.L. Castleberry, funeral director.
Mrs. Balliew, in failing health for the past year, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3:15 p.m. Saturday.
Born August 1, 1867, at Nacodoches, she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker, to McLennan county when a small girl. She was married to C. [Charles] Halford at Waco Dec. 25, 1887. They lived in McLennan county until they moved to Shackelford county in December, 1905, and settled on a farm three miles east of Albany.
Mr. Halford died January 9, 1935, and in June, 1938, she as married to H.J. [Henry Jackson] Balliew, who died March 30, 1940.
Mrs. Balliew united with the Baptist church at the age of 15. She was a devoted mother and companion and a good neighbor.
Survivors are four sons, J.W. Halford, C.H. Halford, R.S. Halford and J.B. Halford of Albany; three daughters, Mrs. A.C. Crippen of Austin, Mrs. D.J. Johnson of Mart, Mrs. J.C. Norman of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Rove of McMahan, Mrs. Sue Burt of Houston, Mrs. Laura Hopps of Dallas; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; three step-daughters, Mrs. Robert Bradford, Mrs. C.H. Halford and Mrs. Frank Smalley of Albany; four step-sons, Jim, Lee and Henry Balliew of Albany, and E.F. Balliew of Artesia, N.M….
Out-of-town people here for the funeral were:
Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crippen, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crippen, Jr., Jimmie and Sandra, Austin; Mrs. Dan Johnson and son, D.J., of Mart; Mr. and Mrs. Clint Anderson of McCaney; Mrs. Bob Halford of Abilene; Anne Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Goodchild, Breckenridge, E.F. Balliew, Artesia, N.M.
Photos from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Charles Houston Halford Jr., John B. Halford, Roy S. Halford, and Walter Halford; and stepdaughter Necia Maud Balliew Halford in this compilation.
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JOSEPHINE FINCHER HOWELL ALFORD MARQUIS
Mother of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Long, AAFA #0718
Grandmother of Elbert Robert Alford IV, AAFA #0796
Photos from her daughter JoLynn Alford Long
Used with permission
BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL
Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—Monday, 4 February 2008
Josephine Howell Marquis, 84, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Georgetown, Texas.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. today at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg and a graveside service was at 2 p.m. today at Old Cleveland Cemetery, with the Rev. LaDon Dawson officiating....
She was born in Cleveland and had lived in Vicksburg for over 50 years. She was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were she served in substance procurement. She was a member of Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Bob Alford of Issaqah, Wash., and her daughter, Jo Lynn Long [AAFA #0718] of Georgetown, Texas.
Pallbearers were Landy Teller, Dennis Taylor, Mitch Martin, Robert E. Everett, Capt. E.R. Alford and Bradford Walker.
Memorials may be made to Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church, 335 Oak Ridge Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180.
Photo from New Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ted Solomon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine H. Marquis (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Aug 1923, last residence Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX.
See the obituary of Josephine’s first husband, Elbert Robert Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Her second husband was Joe Frederick Marquis, 1916–2001.
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JOSHUA PAUL HALFORD
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Joshua Paul Halford, 34 of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Funeral service will be 2 PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Pastor Deamon Scapin officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be 5-8 PM, Tuesday at Broussard’s.
Joshua was a native of Pineville and has lived in Port Arthur for the past three years.
He was employed as a crane operator by Bomac / Group Contractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Judy Drewe Halford and Ronald Seville Halford.
Joshua is survived by his wife Stephanie Wade Howard of Port Arthur, two sons, Jacob Paul Halford of Louisiana, Noah Blake Halford of Port Arthur; two step daughters, Mallory Howard of Port Arthur, Harley Howard of Port Arthur; his aunt, Garrah Peters and husband Charles, of Oakdale; uncle, Adrel Halford of Boyce; five cousins, Monique and Kevin Clark of Turkey Creek, Clifton and Cassie Peters, Ginger and Bobby Dosay of Forest Hill, Clayton Halford and Jesse Halford of Boyce.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at broussardsmortuary.com.
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Nederland, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ March 2010
Joshua Paul Halford, 34 of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Pastor Daemon Scapin officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday at Broussard’s.
Joshua was a native of Pineville, LA, and has lived in Port Arthur for the past three years. He was employed as a crane operator by Bomac/Group Contractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Judy Drewe Halford and Ronald Seville Halford.
Joshua is survived by his wife Stephanie Wade Howard of Port Arthur, two sons, Jacob Paul Halford of Louisiana, Noah Blake Halford of Port Arthur; two step daughters, Mallory Howard of Port Arthur, Harley Howard of Port Arthur; grandmother, Joyce Wallace of Nederland; father and mother-in-law, Craig and Becky Wade of Port Arthur; two brothers-in-law, David Wade and Terry Wade both of Nederland; and one sister-in-law, Christina Rogers of Nederland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joshua Paul Halford (SS# issued in LA) was born 9 Sept 1975, last residence Pine Prairie, Evangeline Parish, LA.
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JOSIAH PERRY ALFORD, SR.
Great-Grandfather of Robert Perry Coyner Jr., AAFA #0183
From AAFA files
Photo from NEWS MESSENGER, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 1 October 1939
Article about the original stockholders of the Marshall National Bank
ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
St. Louis, MO—9 October 1897
MARSHALL, TEX., Oct. 8—Joe P. Alford, cashier of the Marshall National Bank, was found dead in his bed this afternoon. Heart disease is assigned as the cause. Mr. Alford was for a number of years County Clerk of Harrison County, and only resigned that position to become cashier of the Marshall National Bank, at its organization in 1890. He was a native of Harrison County, 55 years old.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; children Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford, and Kate Alford Powell; father, Lodwick Pierce Alford; and brother Wilson Sherrill Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
Josiah Perry Alford was the son of Lodwick Pierce Alford and Martha Ann Elizabeth Sherrill. He is buried with his second wife, Mary Adeline Badgett. His first wife was Sidney Sherrill.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Josiah Perry 1843 TX1, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA2, Lodwick 1775 NC3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOY BELLE KIDD ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 9 April 2001
Joy Alford, 78, passed away Friday, April 6, 2001.
Joy was a life-long resident of Baytown and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star chapter 798 and a member of the Baytown Boat Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Alford.
She is survived by her son Ronnie Alford and wife Bobbi of Sugar Land; daughters Joanna Bright and husband Tommy of Baytown, and Elma Herrick of Baytown; sisters Bessie Mae Wright of Pasadena, and Mary Jane Poskey of Houston; sister-in-law Bonnie Kidd of Wharton; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; many other relatives; and a host of friends.
The family will have visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Earthman Memory Garden Cemetery, 8624 Garth Road in Baytown with the Rev. Richard Kleiman officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown.....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joy K. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 March 1923, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Homer Wilson Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Joanna “Rene” Alford Bright in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from AAFA records.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Homer Wilson 1920 TX1, Levi Melvin 1890 LA2, Jacob 1865 LA3, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOYCE ANN PAYNE ALFORD
Photo from Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 11 September 2006
Alford, Joyce Ann Payne—Was born in Yantis, Texas on January 12, 1936 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2006 at the age of 70 in Como [Hopkins Co.], Texas with her family at her side. She earned a bachelors degree of science in education from East Texas State University and loved teaching. She was a devoted Christian, loving mother and Nana. There was always a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren, was their prayer warrior and best friend. She always cared for the sick and elderly to include her father, her mother and her husband Harvey after surgery.
She is survived by her husband Harvey Alford, daughters Deborah Driskell and husband Randy, Bethany Goerdel and husband Clayton, Angela Neustifter and husband Dan, sister Virginia Long and husband Ardis, grandchildren Rachel, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Ethan, Hannah, Benjamin, Michael and Isaac.
She is preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Delilah Payne and infant granddaughter Joy Marie Driskell.
.... Funeral services will be Tuesday September 12, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in Mesquite Texas.
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JUANITA JOHNSON ALFORD
Wife of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Sunday, 15 June 2003
Mrs. Juanita Johnson Alford, age 86, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in the Twelve Oaks Hospital in Houston.
Mrs. Alford was born on May 31, 1917, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and had been living in Houston since 1941. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was also a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Alford retired from the Houston I.S.D. where she worked as a teacher.
Survivors include her daughter Jann Alford Harper and husband Kermit, of Houston; grandchildren Claudette Harper Brown and husband, Mark, Angeline Harper Escamilla and husband, Paul, all of Pearland; great-grandchildren Ashley Grace Brown, Andrew William Brown; soon to be great-gransdson Lane Harper Escamilla; sisters-in-law Mrs. W.B. Alford, Mrs. Charles M. Alford, both of Austonia; brother-in-law, Dorman Alford, of Austonia; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Harold Alford in 1998.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Johnson Alford were held on Monday, June 9, at 2:00 p.m.in the Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka [Hughes Co.], Okla. With the Rev. Don Brown officiating. Interment followed….
Photo from Wetumka Cemetery, Wetumka, Hughes Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danny Chancellor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Juanita J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold Alford, in this compilation.
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JUANITA SCHULZE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—18 May 1973
Alford, Mrs. Juanita, 8147 Reva.
Survived by daughters, Mrs. Richard Blair of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mrs. Melvin Hataway, Jr., of Dallas, son Leslie Alford of Garland, sisters, Mrs. Ellen Schulze, Mrs. Melita Kanuper, both of New Braunfels, seven grandchildren.
Graveside services 3:30 p.m., Friday Grove Hill Memorial Park….
Troy Suggs Funeral Home, 7623 Military Pkwy.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Sept 1904 and died _____ May 1973, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Benjamin Lonnie Alford; and daughter Elinor Ann Alford Hataway in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 2 Sept 1905 in Comal Co., TX, the daughter of Fritz Schulze and Helena Hemme. She died of breast cancer on 17 May 1973. The informant was Mrs. Melvin Hataway, Jr.
From TX Birth Index: Her maiden name is spelled Shultze in the birth records of her 3 children.
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JUANITA ZECK ALFORD JUDD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 11 December 2004
WELLINGTON—Juanita Judd, 76, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddy Helms, pastor, and the Rev. Steve Adams of Amarillo officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
Mrs. Judd was born April 1, 1928, in Joplin, Mo., to Melvin C. Zeck and Martha A. Campbell Zeck. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Kay Smith of Forest City, N.C., Martha Penny Clark of Burns Flat, Okla., Nanette White of Wellington and Tinia Adams of Amarillo; two sons, Truman P. Alford of Oklahoma City and Clifford Earl Alford of Carney, Okla.; a brother, Mansel Zeck of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters, Lucille Hoffarth and Margaret Netcher, both of Clovis, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Faith Baptist Church or to the Wellington Cemetery Association
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JUDITH S. ALFORD BRAUN NICAR WOODS
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ March 2016
Judith “Judy” Alford-Woods, 68 of Gause, passed peacefully from this life Saturday, March 26, 2016 after a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses. She was at her home with family by her side.
Judy was born in Gause, Texas, June 6, 1948 to Ada Valerie (Newcomb) and Oliver Franklin Alford. She was one of ten children. She attended Gause School and graduated from Hearne High School in 1966. Upon graduation, Judy married Robert Frank Braun of Rockdale and they had three daughters, Valerie, Christine and Brandy Braun. Judy lived a full and exciting life of travel, raising daughters, attending beauty school and business school. Her achievements included First Place in State Hairdressing Competition and later the Prestigious Eagle Award for outstanding performance in insurance sales.
Judy and Robert took separate paths and later Judy married William Lee Nicar. After years of relocating due to business opportunities, during this time Judy worked as an insurance sales agent for Bell County Farm Bureau in Temple and then for Smith County Farm Bureau in Tyler, she and William planted roots back in their hometown of Gause, after her retirement in 1994. William passed away May 14, 1999. During their years of marriage, as well as later in Judy’s life, she enjoyed traveling, hunting and taking fishing trips. Judy loved her life to the fullest until she fell ill and was physically unable to experience those things.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her daughter, Valerie Elaine Herod who passed away October 16, 2013. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bill, Donnie, Johnnie and Jimmy Alford.
Judy leaves to treasure her memories, daughters, Christine Paige Cockrell of Gatesville and Brandy Leigh Reagan of Gause, as well as the loves of her life, her five grandchildren, Lacey J. Herod, Joshua Flake, Blaide Reagan, Colt Reagan and Dane J. Cockrell as well as many nieces and nephews who she adored as well as her sisters, Jan Willard of Gause and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie and brothers, Thomas Alford of Livingston, David Alford of Gause and Mike Alford of Gause.
Judy was a true believer in our Lord Jesus Christ and enjoyed journaling her prayers, serving and being a blessing in any way she could. While she was well and she was able, she attended Milam County Cowboy Church in Rockdale.
A special thank you to the Gentevia Hospice Staff who assisted her daughter Brandy, grand boys and son-in-law Ray Reagan in her daily care. We are forever grateful for your servant’s heart and love for Judy.
Thank you also to our family who took time to visit and sit with Judy when her caretakers needed to be relieved, Jan Willard, Sharon Barnett and Dakota Ryan – you were truly angels from Heaven and a true blessing to our family, offering a helping hand and nights to allow us to get sleep. Caretaking is not for the faint of heart, and our family is very thankful.
Services for Judy are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the Milam County Cowboy Church in Rockdale. Burial will follow in the Gause Cemetery. Pastor Greg Spears of Milam County Cowboy Church will officiate. Visitation is 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in the Milam County Cowboy Church.
Pallbearers are Gary Steinbecker, Chad Lagrone, Jerald Lagrone, Jeff Alford, Robert Franklin Alford, Shane Johnson and Dakota Ryan.
Honorary pallbearers are Greg Spears, John Ballard, Robert Braun and Jim Wilde.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard; and siblings Donald Franklin Alford, Johnny Paul Alford, and William Oliver Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
From TX Divorces: Robert L. Braun and Judy S. Braun were divorced on 5 Oct 1979 in Travis Co.
From TX Marriages: Judith S. Alford, age 34, married William L. Nicar, age 47, in Bell Co. on 24 Dec 1982.
From TX Divorces: Judith S. Nicar and William L. Nicar were divorced on 23 Apr 1987 in Bell Co.
From TX Marriages: Judith S. Alford, age 41, married William L. Nicar, age 54, in Bell Co. on 13 Oct 1989.
From TX Marriages: Judith Alford, age 52, married Marion L. Woods, age 54, in Milam Co. on 17 June 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Judith S. 1948 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1918 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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JULIA ALFORD PHILLIPS
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 26 September 1910
Mrs. Julian [sic] Phillips, aged 36 years, died at the family residence on Forney avenue Saturday night [September 24].
She is survived by a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Alford, and her husband, J.W. Phillips.
The funeral will be at Witness Chapel this morning at 10 o’clock, with services conducted by Rev. R.C. McCoy. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 September 1910
Funeral service for Mrs. Julia Phillips, wife of J.W. Phillips, who died Saturday night at the family home on the Forney road, was held in Witness Chapel yesterday morning, Rev. Frank McCoy conducting the service.
The pallbearers were W.O. Wall, L.O. Beeman, R.L. Overand, E.T. Overand, R. Hunnicut and J.H. King.
Mrs. Phillips, who was 35 years old, is survived by her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brothers James A. Alford and Walter Simmons Alford in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Julian Phillips, who was age 36, born March 13, _____, died of tuberculosis.
On 8 Aug 2015, a Find A Grave photographer reported that according to the records of Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, no gravestone was ever placed for Julia.
For more information on this family, see AAFA Tennessee Bible and Family Records: D.G.W. Alford Bible. It lists the marriages of D.G.W. Alford and S.E. Barns on 17 Aug 1871 and J.W. Phillips and Julia Ann Alford on 23 Aug 1891.
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JULIA KATHRYN PLAKE ALFORD
Wife of Jack DeLaye Alford, AAFA #0543
Mother of Mary Ellen Alford Martin, AAFA #1052
Photo from AAFA records
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 29 July 2007
Julia Kathryn Plake Alford, 84, of Beaumont, died Friday, July 27, 2007.
Julia Kathryn Plake Alford, daughter of Sidney Richard and Julia Ann Francis Plake, was born on May 24, 1923 in Bon Ami, Louisiana. Kathryn graduated from Beaumont High School in 1940. In the following year she married Jack Alford on Christmas Day.
Kathryn retired from J.C. Penny in 1983 after eighteen years of dedicated service. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, many nieces, nephews and other loving and caring friend.
Her brothers, Frank Richard Plake, Sidney Richard Plake, Jr.; and sisters, Roxie Morrison, Mary Gladys Kirby, Inez Jones, Mildred Ruth Cooper and Dorothy Richards preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, seven months and two days, Jack Alford; her two children, Mary Ellen Martin [AAFA #1052] and her husband Gerald of San Antonio and Alan Alford and his wife Carol of Baytown; five grandchildren, Sheila Ryan and her husband Paul of Sherman, Texas, Kimberly Crook and her husband Bill of Tampa, Florida, Kevin, Stephanie and Danielle Alford all of Baytown; and eight great grandchildren (Kathryn was known to all as “GG”).
Many thanks to Christine Carey with Linda’s Angels and all the great people who cared for her in the last days. Also to Odyssey Health Care that served her with much love and compassion to the end. The combined efforts have made her passing easier as she entered her heavenly home.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Paul Ryan officiating under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, Texas 75219. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
Photo from Forest Park Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of her daughter, Mary Ellen Alford Martin; and husband’s brother, Jasper Newell Alford Jr., in this compilation.
See her “In Remembrance“ article, with more information, on AAFA’s Member Memorials web page.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her husband’s lineage: Jack DeLaye 1922 TX1, Jasper Newell 1882 TN2, Nelson Ellis 1854 TN3, John William 1825 TN4, George Washington 1794 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JULIE ANN BROWN ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 15 May 1997
PICKTON [Hopkins Co.]—Services for Julie Ann Alford, 54, Pickton, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Beaty Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, with the Rev. Michael Coker officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died May 13 in a Winnsboro hospital.
She was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Hopkins County to the late George Albert and Nettie Dunavent Brown. She was a metal worker at Kendon, Inc., and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pickton.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Jerry Alford, Pickton; sons, Richard Alford, Mount Vernon, and Shannon Alford, Pickton; brothers, Bill Brown, Jesse Brown, Ben Brown and Sammy Brown, all of Pickton, and Jearld [sic] Brown, Como; and sisters, Peggy Allen, Winnsboro, and Molly Henson, Perryville.
Pallbearers include Tim Brown, Renny Brown, Jessie Don Brown, Jearald [sic] Brown, Jr., Vernon Allen and Mike Allen.
Honorary pallbearers are Randy Henson, Allen Henson, Richard Frances, Jason Hamm and Phillip Porch….
Photo from Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C.R.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julie A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Clara M. Harrelson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Jerry Wendell 1940 TX1, Andrew Bennett 1908 TX2, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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JULIA GAY ALFORD GILMORE
Cleveland, TX—_____ August 2014
Julia Gay Gilmore, 75, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014.
She was born on Wednesday, December 7, 1938 in Atlanta, Texas to Monroe McKinley Alford and Lillian (Gholson) Alford, both of whom have preceded her in death.
Julia was also preceded in death, by her husband of 54 years William Donald Gilmore; son, Billy Bruce Gilmore, brothers, James, Gene, and Gerald Alford; sister, Weese Godwin Ener, grandson, Anthony Ray Graham, granddaughter, Stacey Lynn Gilmore.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving children; Dianne Bohannon and husband Robert, Donald Ray Gilmore, Kenneth Eugene Gilmore and wife Joanna, Glenda Gail Graham and James; brother, Doyle Alford; sister, Mildred King and husband Henry; grandchildren, Leslie Graham and wife Mandy, Alisha Garland and husband J.T., Tamara Graham and Greg (GG), Kendra Gilmore, Alanna Gilmore, Nate Gilmore, Chris Gilmore, Josh Gilmore and Tess; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Devin, Drake, Drayton, Tiffany, Brittany, Angeline, David, Loren, Kyler; her constant companion, her dog, Check; along with numerous other loving family and treasured friends.
Visitation for Julia will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home at 10:00 am.
Interment will follow at Morgan Cemetery. Reverend Franklin Howard officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her nephew Dennis Gene “D.A.” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Gerald Denval Alford, with census reports, in North Dakota Obituaries.
Her lineage: Julia Gay 1938 TX1, Monroe McKinley 1896 LA2, George W. 1867 LA3, Lem?? 1815 NC4.
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JULIUS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 10 June 1973
Funeral services for Julius Alford, 16, of 3290 Persimmon, a junior at South Oak Cliff High School, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Longview, Gregg County. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Longview [Gregg Co.].
Alford died Thursday [June 7] when he was shot during a quarrel with another youth. The shooting occurred after the two argued over which tape recording to play on the stereo.
A native of Gregg County, he had been a Dallas resident nine months.
Survivors include four sisters, two brothers, his maternal grandmother and his paternal grandparents.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julius Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Dec 1956, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Herman Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists his parents, Clarence Alford and Essie B. Maxey, and his birth place, Gregg Co., TX. Clarence died in 1972, and Essie died in 1961.
This is an African American family.
His lineage: Julius 1956 TX1, Clarence 1916 TX2, Leonard 1881 TX3.
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JULIUS ALVORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—24 February 1899
FORT WORTH, Tex., Feb. 23—Capt. Jules Alvord died suddenly at noon to-day after several hours’ illness, of congestion of the brain. He was a brother-in-law of E.P. Turner, general passenger agent of the Texas and Pacific railway, and has a brother, J.N. Alvord, connected with the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway at Greenville. Capt. Alvord was a conductor on the Rio Grande division of the Texas and Pacific and was a prominent member of the Order of Railway Conductors and all branches of the Masonic fraternity, from the blue lodge of the Shrine.
He leaves a wife and one daughter surviving him.
No arrangements for the funeral have thus far been made, save and except that all local Masonic bodies will officiate at the funeral, which will occur to-morrow.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: Julius, who also went by Jules, married Rebecca Porter “Ree” Turner 0n 15 Jan 1879 in Ft. Worth, TX.
Julius served in Civil War, 30th Illinois Regt. as 2nd Lt. He was a conductor on the Texas Pacific RR. His train was in a hold-up with the Sam Bass outlaw gang near Mesquite, TX, in 1878.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Julius 1836 NY1, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT2, Woolcott 1773 MA3, John 1739 CT4, Thomas 1710 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JULIUS LESLIE ALFORD
Uncle of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904
COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN
Columbus, Colorado Co., TX—13 March 1952
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock in the Baptist church at Sheridan for Julius Leslie Alford, production foreman of the Shell Oil company of Sheridan, who died in the Laughlin hospital in Eagle Lake yesterday morning after suffering a heart attack at his home.
Burial will be in the Cheatham cemetery with Revs. M.F. Dollar and Raymond Pratt officiating. Columbus Funeral Home will be in charge.
Mr. Alford was born in Mill Creek, La., Jan 20, 1895, a son of J.D. and Mary Simmons Alford. He had lived in Sheridan 10 years and was a member of the Baptist church. He and Mrs. Alford were married in Shelby county, Jan. 18, 1914. He had been with the Shell company since 1934.
Survivors are his widow; 3 daughters, Mrs. Isam Brisco Jr., of Sheridan, Mrs. Charles Koenig of Cleveland and Miss Tootsie Alford of Beeville, and a son L.J. Alford of Sheridan; also six sisters, Mrs. Ollie Alexander or Beaumont, Mrs. Kate Collins and Mrs. Gertrude Arnold of Lufkin and Mrs. Nell Brinkley, Mrs. Ethel Wilcox and Mrs. Luella Moses of Houston. Other survivors are three brothers, Seab and Herman Alford of Houston and Willie Alford of Lufkin, and 6 grandchildren.
Photo from Cheetham Cemetery, Sheridan, Colorado Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Draper
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Omie Runnels Alford; daughter Tootsie Mae Alford Babb; mother, Mary Mahaley Simmons Alford; and brother Herman Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Luther Julius Alford in Utah Obituaries.
Julius Leslie Alford was the son of Julius Isadore Alford and Mary Mahaley Simmons. Ethel Wilcox is the mother of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Julius Leslie 1895 LA1, Julius Isadore 1866 LA2, Joseph W. 1816 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JULIUS PEACHMAN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 31 March 1901
DRAGGED BY A STEER
MAN LOSES HIS LIFE WHILE ROPING CATTLE IN WALLER COUNTY
HEMPSTEAD, Tex., March 30—A young man about 20 years old, named Peech Alford, a son of P. Alford, a prominent farmer living fifteen miles east of here in the east end of Waller County, met with an accident Thursday evening [March 28], in which he lost his life. In roping a beef he became entangled in the rope and was dragged from his horse, his head striking against a log and his neck being broken.
Photo from Tillis Prairie Cemetery, Montgomery Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KeithHH
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother William Harry Alford in this compilation.
Julius was the son of John Peachman Alford and Margaret Jane Mostyn.
In 1900, Montgomery Co., TX, Julious P. Alford, age 16, born May 1884, is living with his parents, John P. and Margarett Alford (married 32 years, 13 children, 8 living), and 5 siblings.
See a photo of his father, John Peachman Alford, in the AAFA Photo Gallery.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden. William is not listed in this genealogy. See also AAFA ACTION #55, Winter 2002, Peachman Alford, Part 2, by Lucille Clepper Mehrkam, AAFA #0032.
His lineage: Julius Peachman 1884 TX1, John Peachman 1841 AL2, William B. 1808 SC3.
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JULIUS R. “COOTER” HALFORD, JR.
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Saturday, 27 August 2005
ATLANTA, Texas—Julius R. “Cooter” Halford Jr., 51, of Queen City, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, in Atlanta.
Mr. Halford was born July 27, 1954, in Meadville, Miss. He was a truck driver for Thompson Petroleum.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Halford of Queen City; one son and his fiancé, Jamie Warren and Amanda LeRuee of Queen City; one daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and Joe Simmons of Atlanta; his mother, Alma Halford of Coushatta, La.; two brothers, Darrell Halford of Canton, Texas, and Bruce Halford of Monterey, La.; and two sisters, Bernice Poole of Monterey and Ouida Linzay of Coushatta.
Graveside services were 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Antioch Cemetery with the Rev. Ronnie Raines officiating. Burial was under direction of Hanner Funeral Home….
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Cass Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KindredWhispers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julius Halford (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his mother, Alma Jean Halford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From TX Marriages and TX Divorces:
Julius R. Halford Jr. married Helen J. Mitchell 22 Aug 1975 Panola Co.
Julius R. Halford Jr. divorced Helen J. Halford 4 May 1983 Panola Co.
Julius R. Halford Jr. married Betty J. Mayo 8 June 1983 Panola Co.
Julius R. Halford Jr. divorced Betty J. Halford 15 May 1985 Panola Co.
Julius R. Halford Jr. married Judith A. Gentry 10 Sept 1985 Van Zandt Co.
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JUNE L. RITZMAN ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
June L. Alford, 70, passed away on September 28, 1993. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA., but had resided in Houston for 33 years.
Survivors include her husband, Rex of Houston; parents, Paul and Mary Ritzman of Austin; aunt Elmer Bauman of Austin; son, Mark of Houston, Kim and wife Lois of Los Angeles; daughter Page and husband Gary of Houston and grandchildren, Kyle Joseph Carter and Emily Ryan Alford.
Funeral service will be private with interment in Memorial Oaks Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that June L. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 14 Aug 1923, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Theron Rexford “Rex” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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JUNE OPAL YATES ALFORD
Photo from gravestone
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 23 April 2010
Alford, June, 82, of Florence died Thursday. Services pending with Cook-Walden/Davis, Georgetown.
In another article:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Saturday, 24 April 2010
June Alford, age 82, native of Abilene, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010. She was born on June 5, 1927 in Pala Pinto County, Texas to Joseph Madison Yates and Opal Elizabeth (Redford) Yates. June was very active in the Baptist church. She loved cooking, sewing and enjoyed being a homemaker.
She was a very family oriented woman who loved to host family gatherings. June loved and took care of her foster son, Floyd Young which gave her much joy. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Preceding her death was her husband, Lloyd Alford.
June is survived by her daughters, Kay Shipp and husband Mike of Florence, Linda Richey and husband Robert of Leander and Janet Altum and husband Kenneth of Liberty Hill; sons, Danny Alford and wife Gail of Georgia and Floyd Young of Lampasas; and 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Andice Cemetery in Andice with Reverend Colin McGahey officiating.
In lieu of flower memorial contribution may be made in June’s honor to: Andice Cemetery Assoc., % James Daniels, 2696 CR 255, Georgetown, TX 78633.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.cookwaldendavisfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of June Opal Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Florence, Williamson Co., TX
See the obituary of her husband, Lloyd C. Alford, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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