John Robert Alford

1932 - 2017

John Robert Alford obituary, 1932-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory

300 Saint Mary's Street

Raleigh, North Carolina

John Alford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2017.

John Robert Alford "Bobby", 84, died July 21st, 2017 at UNC Rex Hospital.

Bobby is survived by his wife Claire Lowery Alford; daughter Susan Alford Allen, husband Blaine, children Alexa and Aaron Allen; daughter Janice Alford Sherron, children John Dorsey and Jamie Sherron and his girlfriend Erica Paulosky; sister Margaret Badders Barnes; and nephew Glenn Badders and wife Brenda.

Bobby was born on October 18, 1932 in Smithfield, NC to Robert Allen Alford and Clyda Lassiter Alford. He graduated from Corinth Holders High School in 1950 in Smithfield. Bobby served in the US Army after high school until April 1961. He married Claire on September 7, 1956 and moved to Raleigh. He was retired from CP&L after 42 years of service.

Bobby was a life time and active member of the American Legion Post 297 in Raleigh. He served the post in many different leadership positions, his most recent including Adjutant. In addition to serving as a member of the 40 & 8, he was very passionate spending time volunteering for the organization.

He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Raleigh.

A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11am, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bobby's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund at https://www.members.legion.org/tal/donatenow#legion-org-header, or to the charity of one's choice.

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July 26, 2017

Claire, we were so sorry to hear about Bobbie! We are going to miss him! He was mighty kind Cary Auxiliary Unit 67.
I am sure you will miss him! Our prayers are with you.

Judy and Frank Stancil

July 24, 2017

Joey Martin

I am sorry to hear of Bobby Alford's passing. Thanks for his military service. My sympathies are extended to the family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 24, 2017

Claire,My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the Loss of your dear husband.

July 23, 2017

Thinking of you Susan and family and will keep you close in prayer. So sorry for your loss. Connie

July 23, 2017

Betty Williamson

Susan and family: I am thinking of you at this time. Keeping your family close in thought and prayer.

July 23, 2017

Kate and Jim McCree

Claire, We were shocked and sad to hear the news of Bobby's passing. Know that you and all members of your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May God help you endure your loss through all the lovely memories of his life on earth.
With Deepest Sympathy,

July 23, 2017

Rudy Roberson

John was one of the best American Legion Adjutants in the state of NC. He will be missed. My sincerest sympathy to his family.

July 22, 2017

Claire, Frank and I are so shocked to learn of Bobby's death. We pray for you and your family at such a tremendous loss. God Bless you all. Frank and Sadie White

July 22, 2017

Charles and Martha Rogers

May the family find rest and peace in the arms of our Savior. We mourn with you.

July 22, 2017

Melody Sherron skelton

July 22, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Jul

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory

300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605

Jul

26

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory

300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605

Jul

26

Burial

Montlawn Memorial Park

NC

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300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605

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