Lee Ashley Alford

1965 - 2017

Lee Ashley Alford obituary, 1965-2017, Saint Johns, FL

BORN

1965

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

11801 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Lee Alford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 17, 2017.

The family of Lee Ashley Alford, the neighborhood of Edgewater, the community of Julington Creek, and residents throughout North East Florida will come together to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of one of our own on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20.



Born in Jacksonville, Florida, June 16, 1967, Lee Alford is survived by his well-loved wife and children: Kristen Roy Alford and Ashley, Nicholas and Joseph; his parents Joyce and Don Alford; brother Howard Alford, wife Gloria and children Matthew, Richard and Donna; and in-laws James and Susie Roy, brother in-law James and wife Vicki, nephews Garrett Roy, Tyler Allen, and niece Erica Garrison.



For neighbors, who enjoyed the proudly displayed flag of Vanderbilt University hung prominently on the front porch, it is well known that Lee attended the university on an ROTC scholarship. While there, he earned a Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science. Not surprisingly, this influenced his professional career of 24 years, which included service to the City of Jacksonville.



Stepping up to the challenge and call of defending our country, Lee proudly served for five years as a Captain in the United States Air Force. His service is a compliment to his life-long devotion to volunteering. Serving many organizations, but honoring his engineer’s heart, Lee concentrated his energies where they would have a profound impact. He was an active member and volunteer of San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church, Big Brothers of Panama City, where he was awarded volunteer of the year, and most recently the City Rescue Mission. It was there that he taught math to the residents. His efforts resulted in students successfully earning their GRE, a tremendous milestone to many. It is no surprise that he also coached over a dozen sports teams for his children and their teammates.



Many will remember Lee as a dedicated and committed father and husband, running the errands that mattered the most, coaching the teams that hit closest to home, and being there for the family that he held so dear. There are many of his neighbors that can fondly recall him driving carpool, loading the boat for a family-day on the water, or his quick response to the needs of his wife and family. He was also a neighbor to call in time of need; always willing to help and lend a hand whenever someone required it. Lee loved the water. He loved swimming and was a regular at the lap pool. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing with his family. It is those things that remind his family and friends in the community that he prioritized being a husband and father first. Lee was a kind and gentle soul. He had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others.



Visitation will be on Friday, May 19 from 6pm to 8pm in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. and a Memorial Mass at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church on 1718 FL-13, Jacksonville, Saturday, May 20 at 2pm.

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May 25, 2017

Coworker

Shawn Neff

I worked with Lee years ago at ETM and in later years crossed paths at some field trips with my son Jared. He was a true gentleman who always displayed true class and goodwill my way. He and his family will be in my thoughts for their loss that came way too soon.

May 24, 2017

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Marlin Pryor

A long time acquaintance; we saw each other occasionally over the years. Lee was a gentleman in the truest sense. I will also miss him.

May 19, 2017

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John Caston

Lee was my duck hunting, dog training, dove hunting buddy, and engineering coworker. He got me started training my Labrador with books, advice, and many training tools. I had many great, and many not so successful hunting adventures with him, but we always had fun. My condolences go to his beautiful family.

May 19, 2017

Coworker

Joanne Diz

I will always remember Lee as a kind and witty person. One of my earliest mentors and truly a wonderful person. Gone too soon. Sending love to his family.

May 19, 2017

Alexa Graf

I worked under Lee for a while, and he was always patient and kind to me. He helped make my my job fun. He had a way of making people feel comfortable and happy. He was a truly beautiful person that I will always remember.

May 18, 2017

Greg Mathes

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Alford family and to those whose lives he has touched. Lee was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.

May 18, 2017

Paige Barfield

I will miss Lee. Had numerous conversations about the Gators baseball team. He was always interested in how my nephew was doing. You will be miss! RIP my friend!

May 18, 2017

Teresa Curry

Lee was the perfect mentor for an engineer intern. So quick to share all he knew, patient and funny. I'll miss him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

May 18, 2017

Ken Rogers

Lee will be missed by everyone. He was a joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face in every situation. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family!

May 18, 2017

Lisa Sterling

We will all miss Lee. He was an example of quiet strength, integrity, and caring to everyone he met. I will miss him very much, and am sending thoughts and prayers to your family.

May 17, 2017

Mel Reyes-Abbey

We are thinking of all of you during this trying time. May you be comforted by the great memories of times you spent with him and know that we are thinking of you. Mel sends a big hug to all of you and we are all keeping you in our thoughts,

May 17, 2017

Caranne Gallegos

Lee was a wonderful person to work with, he was always encouraging us to learn and grow. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

May 17, 2017

Al Dreher

A wonderful man to work with. Always pleasant to be around. He will be missed by many.

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