James Edward Alford
December 8, 1925 ~ January 4, 2011
James Edward Alford, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 04, 2011.
A native of Nash County, he was born December 08, 1925, the son of the late Charlie Cooper Alford and Bessie Hamlet Alford. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Julian Alford, Roy Alford and William Alford; sisters-in-law, Vivian Alford and Mary Lou Alford; and brother-in-law, Marcus Johnson.
He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 - 1946. After 41 years of service, he retired from CSX Railroad as Metal Bridge Department foreman. After his retirement, Daddy spent his time and efforts in helping others. As a master welder, he often was called to rescue friends in need. He openly shared his talents and love of life. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and made all of them proud to be Alfords.
Mr. Alford leaves behind those he loved, his wife, Gaynelle Flowers Alford; daughters, Peggy Alford Williams (Al) and Wanda Alford Gold; sons, Cecil Randolph Green Jr. (Donna), Michael Jackson Green (Julie) and Don Edward Alford (Tammie); grandchildren, Kelly Alan Williams, Jennifer Gold Price (Russ), Amy Burrus Peterson (Jeff), Sheri Williams Franklin (Jason), James M. Gold IV, Jessica Gold, Misti Green, Amanda Green, and Hunter Alford; and great-grandchildren, Paine A. Williams, Lillian C. Franklin, Jackson A. Williams, Gabriel G. Price, and Teagan Peterson. He will also be remembered by his brothers and sisters, Clifton Alford, Robert "Bob" Alford (Joyce), Nan Alford Johnson, Harold Alford (Donnie), Louise Alford Wainright (Rex), and Kenneth Alford (Jean).
The family will receive friends and relatives from 12:00pm - 2:00pm Friday, January 07, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to honor his life will be held at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dwight Paramore officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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My condolences to the family of Mr. Alford. Although I didn’t know Mr. Alford persoanally I can understand what it means to lose a loved one. Death is such a trying event that it’s called an enemy in the Bible at 1 Corinthians 1526. However, Jesus gave us a hope in the Bible at John 1125 I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life. So, we will be able to see our loved ones again by means of the resurrection. Then we will never have to lose them again. Why can we say that Because God has promised us this in the Bible at such scriptures as Isaiah 258, Isaiah 2619, and Revelation 213-5. Isn’t this good news Please read these scriptures in your own Bible. Sincerely, Rosemarie