Alton Bob. D Alford's Obituary
Alton (Bob) D. Alford passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 56 years to Joyce Givens Alford. Father of Marylyn Haislip, Beverly and Jay Youngs and Debbie and Marc Mistretta. Proud grandfather of Kristi H. Churchill, U.S.M.C. Staff Sgt. Jason and Sandra Haislip, Jonathan Youngs, Stephanie M. and Derek Anderson and Marc Alan Mistretta, Jr. and seven great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Carol Bridges of Kentwood, brothers Wendell Alford of Long Beach, CA, and Ronald Alford of Denham Springs. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
After serving two years in the U.S. Army as Staff Sgt., Bob, then a brick mason, moved to Mandeville in 1959 when he began his 40 year career in law enforcement. After serving 20 years with the State Police as Staff Sgt. he retired to accept the position of Chief of Police in Mandeville for 3 years. Continuing his passion for public service he retired again with 12 years with St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office. With law enforcement still in his blood he became Chief of Security for Lakeview Hospital. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mandeville where he gladly served on numerous organizations and committees.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 4:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Mandeville, 1895 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA with visitation at church beginning at 12:30 PM. Interment in will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Saints C/O First Baptist Church of Mandeville.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
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