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Charles Moses Alford

July 17, 1920 ~ May 1, 2013

Charles Moses Alford, age 92, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born in Zebulon NC on July 17, 1920, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses C. Alford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean. He retired from American Tobacco Company after 35 years of service. Charles was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he enjoyed being a baseball coach and fishing. He leaves behind two sons, Charles J. Alford and his wife Paulette of Rocky Mount and Jerry Alford and his wife Kim of Durham; grandchildren, Charlie Alford and his wife Jenny, Jennifer Laughinhouse and her husband Bill, Ashley Alford, Alana Alford and Scott Alford; great-grandchild, Grace Alford; nephews, Michael Emory and wife Cynde, Kiffin Johnson, David Strickland and his wife, and Phillip Strickland and wife Colleen; and niece, Jeannie Ann Pappalardo. A service to remember Charles will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Tim Lowry of Arlington Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Saturday 5/4, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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