Jerry Alford
Always be humble and kind. What a legacy to leave for family and friends. What a way to be remembered. What a way to live your life on this earth... This world needs more Jerry Alford’s.
Jerry Alford began his earthly life on May 28, 1948 in Gorman Texas. After a successful and fulfilling 73 years, he entered his heavenly home on June 13, 2021.
Jerry spent his early years in Olden, Texas with his parents Cecil and Sara May Alford and brother Norman Alford. He was Valedictorian of his graduating class in Olden. He continued his education at ACC (ACU) in Abilene, graduating with a Business degree and minor in Bible. He worked for GE Railcar in Ranger before moving to Roscoe in 1983. Jerry became the plant manager of the Roscoe shop until its closing. Jerry owned and operated Central Fasteners in Sweetwater, Tx for 27 years. Upon retirement in 2016, the business was turned over to his son, Jerad Alford. He was a talented man in many ways. He designed a house which he wanted to build himself, but opted to remodel and add on to our house.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susie McFaul Alford, daughter Misti Alford De Loera and husband Armando of Roscoe, son Jerad Alford and wife Candace Foster Alford of Roscoe, son Chris Adams of Kansas, his beautiful grandchildren Amri, Amrin, Amrik De Loera and Mason and 32 Kennedy Alford 32 all of Roscoe, brother Norman Alford and wife Vickie of Round Rock, Tx.
Preceding him is death were his parents and in-laws Willard and Emily McFaul.
Pallbearers were Eddie McGlothlin, Marcial Saenz, Kenneth Reed, Scott Etheredge, Jay Suggs, Wayne McFaul, Darrell Aljoe, Ken Foster, Tom Griffith, Larry Pullin, and Billy Joe Jay.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
Funeral services were held held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 16, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Roscoe with Dr. Rick Willis and Rev. Juanelle Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at Roscoe Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater. A family 52 and friend’s visitation was held Thursday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to: Hendrick Hospice Care, 1651 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601 or the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 546, Roscoe, Texas 79454.