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Alfred Comfort Obituary

Alfred Comfort, Sr. Charleston - The relatives of Mr. Alfred Comfort, Sr. will celebrate his life at a private funeral service on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at The William M. Smith Memorial Chapel. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. He is survived by his children, Mr. George (Gwendolyn) Taylor and Ms. Patricia "Patty" Comfort-Capers; grandchildren, Tonya Taylor, Alfred Comfort, III, Kimberly Middleton, Gerard (Paige) Comfort, Jr., Dr. Patrice L. Capers, Peter L. Capers, Jr., Tyra S. Johnson and Vianca Philpotts; great grandchildren; siblings, Hermine P. Stanyard, Cyrus C. (Demetra) Washington, Willie Dell (Brig. Gen. Henry) Taylor, Annabelle B. Gold, Joanne (James) Lawson and Minister Shirley Washington; sisters-in-law, Jenny Lou Washington, Eunice Washington and Mary Jo Blue; godsons, extended family and many other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Comfort will be on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the chapel from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Services will be live streamed at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, SC 29403 (843)722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 21 to Jun. 26, 2020.

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Priscilla Stepter

June 17, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful cousin. We will love you and miss you always.

Carl A. White

June 29, 2020

The White family would like to send our condolences to the Comfort Family.

Leon n Rose M Goodwin

June 28, 2020

The Goodwin Family would like to send our deepest condolences to the Comfort Family during Their time of bereavement.

Waltet & Geneva Desaussure

June 26, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lynda Angelakos

June 26, 2020

Patty and family, please accept my sincere condolences . You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Greg Carroll

June 26, 2020

Sorry for your loss Patty ,classmate. Greg Carroll May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael H

June 25, 2020

To the Comfort family, please accept my condolences.... while I dont know Mr. Comfort personally, Ive known Patty since high school and I believe that she, as well as each of you, reflect his qualities(Prov 23: 25).

Ms. M. Anne Cook

June 23, 2020

To The Family of the late Mr. Alfred Comfort, Sr. c/o Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Comfort Capers and Mr. George (Gwendolyn) Taylor, and his siblings: Mrs. Hermine Stanyard, Mrs. Willie Dell (Brig. General Henry) Taylor, Mr. Cyrus C. (Demetra) Washington, Ms. Annabelle Gold, Mrs. Joanne (James) Lawson and Minister Shirley Washington, I extend my sincere condolences upon hearing of his transition. Do find comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father from whom all blessings flow. "When praises/prayers go up, blessings come down."
He will be sorely missed.

Prayerfully,

Larry Whitney

June 22, 2020

My Condolences to the Comfort Family. May Mr. Comfort Rest In Peace.

Priscilla and William Stepter and family

June 22, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful cousin. We will love you and miss you always.

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