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John Alford Obituary

John William Alford SUMMERVILLE - John William Alford, 86, of Summerville, SC, husband of Lenora Hyman Alford, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Cryptside services will be held at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2015 at 2 o'clock. A visitation will be held at PARKS FUNERAL HOME from 11 AM to 1 PM prior to the service. Mr. Alford was born October 13, 1928 in Aynor, SC, a son of Owen and Jane Rouse Alford. He was a manager for Hunter Manufacturing in the clothing industry. He was a Military Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lenora Hyman Alford of Summerville, SC; two step-sons, Daniel Hyman of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Thomas Hyman and wife Linda of Plymouth, MI; one step-daughter, Louanne Wickenhoefer and husband Tim of Summerville, SC; two grandchildren, Heather Krako and Jonathon Hyman; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Collins, Addie Mae Best and husband Carl, Rachel Mishoe and husband Dwight, Bertie Butler and husband James; one brother, Paul Alford and wife Faye, all of South Carolina. He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Bethany Brown and Mary Lee Register. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North St., Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2015.

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Tolbert

January 30, 2015

My condolences to the Alford family. Sorry for your lost. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

S. Washington

January 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

Brenda Weatherly

January 29, 2015

My sympathy to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Tolbert

January 29, 2015

My condolences to the Alford family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

White

January 29, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.

Thomas Alford

January 28, 2015

It's hard to find the right words to say when you have someone so close pass on. But trust in God and he will help you through.

Jeff Rivers

January 28, 2015

Rest in peace

Melinda Rivers

January 28, 2015

Am goingto miss you Uncle Will

Christopher Rivers

January 28, 2015

Am going to miss you uncle Will

Debbie Rivers

January 28, 2015

We love and will miss so much Uncle Will.

Brenda Weatherly

January 28, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Steven Gunn

January 28, 2015

Will miss you Uncle Will....

January 28, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1

January 27, 2015

LOVE AND MISS YOU DADDY, LOU ANN

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