Robert Arnold Alford, 92, husband of the late Mildred Cox Alford, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.
Born in Morgan County, GA, a son of the late Charles L. Alford and the late Nina Smith Alford, he was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time with his family. Mr. Alford proudly served his country in the US Army and later served as a Sales Representative for NABISCO, where he retired after thirty-three years. He also taught a Sunday School Class for many years at Geer Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a beloved member.
Surviving are a son, Wendell Alford (Denise); daughters, Lynn Rampey (Tommy) and Kathy Roberts, all of Easley; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his second wife, Edna Sidwell Alford; a daughter, Nina Kay Jones; brothers, Charles L. Alford, Jr., Hubert Alford, and Walter Alford; and a sister, Katherine Hamlin.
A private funeral service will be held at Robinson Memorial Gardens Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Geer Memorial Baptist Church, 911 South 5th Street, Easley, SC 29640 or to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.