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Joey Alford Obituary
Joey graduated from Glencoe High School. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Cove Creek Baptist Church. While serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, he served as layman for his platoon. He owned and operated Alford's Welding Shop for the past 22 years. He was known for his talent with welding, working with wrought iron and fabrication. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Watson Alford; nephew, Josh Templeton; father, Jeffrey Ladell Alford Sr.; brother, Jeffrey Ladell Alford Jr.; and grandparents, Flora and Bob Hood and Hazel and Horace Alford.
Cherishing Joey's memory will be his mother, Shirley Alford Hill; brother, Jason Lee Alford; two daughters, Jessica Malynn Alford and Jamie Leigh Alford; mother and father-in-law, Gerald and Linda Gay Watson; grandmother-in-law, Clara Hill; stepbrother, Brian Bush; stepsisters, Jennifer and Thomas Russell, Alex Russell and Vickie and Brian McCollum and two girls; sisters-in-law, Teresa and Perry Barnett and Terri and Jed McCallie; nieces and nephews, Tiffany and Todd Goggins, Coti and Chandler Herman, Jordan and Jody Alford and Brian and Blake Sims; aunts, Teresa Sheffield and Wanda Sims; great-aunt, Lucille Sims; and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jemison and Mr. and Mrs. Pinson.
Pallbearers will be Tab Word, Brian Bush, Michael Mitchell, Keith Mitchell, Anthony Pinson, Jimmy Benson, Brett Ray and David Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Bone and Michael Todd Eubanks.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to the trust fund for his daughters at Regions Bank.
The family will be accepting friends at Collier-Butler Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joey Alford
Teresa Jackson-Starr
January 11, 2011
Joey I have known you since Jess and my daughter were in "diaper" school together along with your beautiful wife Tammy. You were such a good man and loved your daughters and Tammy it was so obvious in your eyes and heart and soul. I have many pictures of you and your family and I see nothing but pride you have with your "girls" surrounding you. Your girls and Shirley and the extended family will always be in my prayers and we take comfort in knowing that you are with the love of your life in heaven and you will no longer have sorrow and suffering. RIP Joey, in your heart you were a truly loving and giving person
i love you daddy!
jessica alford
January 6, 2011
December 29, 2010
Joey, we fussed but I know it was only because you loved me and cared. I will always remember the fun we had fishing, making fun of my mom, the wonderful back rubs you gave,singing with you,and no one will ever be better than you at removing splinters. I always loved hearing you tell people how smart I am. I’ll always remember you crying when I gave you the watch, and how you loved to show it off. I will always laugh at the Christmas you gave me the ammunition for my gun not realizing Mom had not given me my gun yet. You’re the only person I trusted to ride me on the big 4-wheeler. I’m team Edward but I'll not hold it against you for being on team Jacob. I’m sorry I could not come tell you goodbye. I love you.
Anna
Gatlinburg winter of 2008
Racheal Alford
December 29, 2010
Joey at Villa 2010
Racheal Alford
December 29, 2010
Katlyn Stargel
December 29, 2010
Even though I've only seen you a handful of times, the times I did you always wanted to father me. Not really having a father in my life, it really meaned a lot. You were always nice and sweet. I'm just glad you aren't in pain anymore. Your daughters will make it through; this is coming from someone that lost their father last year. I know your spirit will live on around all your loved ones. Thank you for taking care of my cousin Racheal and her daugher Anna. I know you loved them both dearly.
December 29, 2010
"My heart goes out to your two beautiful daughters Jessie and Jamie. I will continue to pray for your family. My deepest sympathy." Ashley Diggs (Southside, Al)
Thank you Joey for my John Parker autographed photo on my birthday. I love you and will miss you.
AndreAnna "Anna" Wachtler
December 28, 2010
Summer of 2010
R Alford
December 28, 2010
Joey wearing his Father's Day shirt from Ms Tina
R Alford
December 28, 2010
Joey giving breath achohal test on new years
R Alford
December 28, 2010
Learning from the "Master"
R Alford
December 28, 2010
2007
R Alford
December 28, 2010
Joey Aug. 2010
Racheal Alford
December 28, 2010
Joey and Racheal
Racheal Alford
December 28, 2010
Nancy Cooper Wells
December 28, 2010
Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my greatest my sympathy .
Nancy Cooper Wells
Tiffany
December 27, 2010
Uncle Joey, I have so many wonderful memories with you and Aunt Tammy. Then you had my sweet Jessie and soon to follow my baby girl Jamie. My dad was not in my life and you always made me feel special, like I was one of your girls. I promise to share all of those loving memories with your babies. I know that the past few years have been hard but now you are in heaven with the love of your life. I love you.
james snell
December 27, 2010
thanks for the things you did that no one ask you to you did out of the goodness of your heart you will be greatly missed may god be with you and your family they will be in our prayers thanks for everything james and betty snell and family
December 27, 2010
thanks joey for the things you did that nobody even ask you to do you just did it out of the goodness of your heart may god be with you and your famity with love james and betty snell.and famity
Billy Thomas
December 27, 2010
Joey may your family find comfort in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Kristi Akridge-Mertel
December 27, 2010
My heart hurts for each of you. I know that there is nothing I can say that wil ease the pain. Having just gone through losing Wes (my husband) 8 months ago, I know that it is something that takes time. I realize that all of have suffered many losses through the years. Just remember to draw close to God on the days that it hurts to breathe. He is always there for us. Joey was a great guy. I had seen him several times in the last few years. I was able to sit and talk to him last year for over an hour when we bumped into each other. Girls, your father was proud of both of you. I can not imagine the pain that the two of you feel. You have two angels watching over you all the time. Your dad would have never left you on purpose but I can only imagine how excited he was to see your mother. I knew her too and she was a great person as well. Jason and Shirley, My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I struggled with what to say and I know that words sometimes hurt as much as they comfort. I love you all. Joey, rest in peace. You will be missed.
Jeff Word
December 27, 2010
It is sadness that you leave this world. May God comfort and keep your Mom and Daughters in His loving arms..The Jeff Word Family
Just one of the great times we had together! I love you man!
Mike(Bull) Mitchell
December 27, 2010
Brenda Stallo
December 27, 2010
Rest in Peace Joey..My deepest sympathy to your mother, daughters and family
Terry Cameron
December 26, 2010
I've known you since you were a kid, as I was still a kid riding those trails with Jeff. God bless your family.
My deepest sympathy to all the Alfords.
December 26, 2010
MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND CONSOLE YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
WITH SYMPATHY
GWEN BONNER
December 26, 2010
MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND CONSOLE YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
WITH SYMPATHY
Jerri Troutman
December 26, 2010
Shirley, my heart is so sad for you, I
pray you have peace and comfort from our
Lord and Savior as Joey is at peace.
Do not hold back tears as they are healing. God Bless you and children.
traci marshall
December 26, 2010
i did'nt know joey but i am a neighnor. we have lived on new liberty rd for the past 8 yrs. sorry for your loss.
Paula Stargel
December 26, 2010
Racheal know that I love you and I know the pain you are feeling having lost Phillip just last year. I enjoyed very much the times Joey and you were at my house. I also enjoyed the cookouts with ya'll. Joey told me many times how much he loved you and that you would always hold a special place in his heart, his love is something that can never be taken from you. Aunt Paula
December 26, 2010
The Mathis Family. Phillip, Jeanelle,Micheal,Heather,Kaden,Rylee,Jeremy
Stephen,Lisa,Christopher Ralph
My thoughts and prayers to the Alford Family. He will be missed
Jimmy Kelton
December 26, 2010
My heart goes out to the Alford Family. He will always be remembered as a Gentleman and Businessman, which I have known the family for over 35yrs his talent and manner will be missed. Rest in peace Joey.
Beth Ballard-Crain
December 25, 2010
Shirley, girls and family, my deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you in each of your time of loss. Joey always wore a contagious smile. Always there to help someone if he could. A son, father, brother and friend who loves his family, and cherished his times with them. He will always be with you, because you each are a part of him. May God bless each of you, shower you with blessings, peace and serenity. Beth (Ballard) Crain/Gabriel Crain & The Ballard Family-Dr.Larry/Becky Ballard, Mikey, Joey/Teresa Ballard
December 25, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Joey will be truly missed. Marvin & Stephanie Smith
Kathy Dillard Richey
December 25, 2010
Jason,Shirley,& girls.I'm so sorry for your loss joey was a great person and a good friend went i was around and he will be miss very much by many of ppl.May God be with you and comfort yall at this time of need.God Bless you all.
Bobby, Donna Weathington
December 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
jessica alford
December 25, 2010
Daddy, I love you so much! And I miss you more than anything in this world, I miss your silly little grin, your laugh, how you used to tickle me. I miss everything about you. I never thought id have to go through this twice. I always thought id have you here to walk me down the isle when I got married. This is still so hard to believe because I thought you were invincible and noone could ever hurt you. I wish I would have spent more time with you when I could. And ill never forget killing my first deer with you or catching my first fish. We always had fun when we did stuff together. But now you are up in heaven with mommy and you can be happy now that your with her! I love both of you so much!
tracy allen
December 25, 2010
we all love and miss you joey. great memories that will never be forgotten. im so sorry for everyones loose.
you were a great and wonderful person!!!! love, jamie & tracy allen
donna clark
December 25, 2010
i am so sorry for your loss, the family will be in our prayers..Joey I met you one time, but that was enough to never forget you...you were alot of fun! you and Rachael attended my daughter Tracys wedding, we had a blast!...And Rachael, I am so sorry baby, I know you loved him.I have been where you are,you will never forget, but the lord and time is the only healer, I love you
Debbie Leach
December 25, 2010
Shirley, Jason, Jessica and Jamie, I am so, so sorry for your loss!! You all have been and will continue to be in my prayers! May God bless and comfort you during this most difficult time!
Debbie Thompson Leach
donna clark
December 25, 2010
Joey I only met you one time, but it was enough to not forget you! you were fun, had a blast with Rachael and you at my daughter Tracys wedding! May You be the the Lord, watching down...And Rachael, I am so sorry, and love you very much,I have been where you are, time and the Lord, were my only healer..You will be in my prayers..God Bless you...Donna Clark
Racheal Alford
December 25, 2010
I'm thankful for the wonderful memories that we have shared over the last four years. We have laughed, cried, fought, but most of all we have loved. I'll miss hunting and fishing with you. I'll miss your laugh. I'll never forget you waking me up several times in the middle of the night only to have me watch Two and a Half Men episodes with you, and the fact that watched over and over, laughing until you hurt. You have made me a better cook, I loved cooking with you. I'm greatful to of met you and to have been loved by you. I love you babe, and will miss you very much.
Thunder Beach Fall of 2010
Joey Alford
December 25, 2010
Fishing Trip in Aug. 2010
Joey Alford
December 25, 2010
Joey In Aug 2010
joey alford
December 25, 2010
John and Tracy Klepsig
December 25, 2010
Jessica, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and hope you will let us know if you need anything at all.
Edwardeen Brown
December 25, 2010
joey, I am very glad you came by and ate dinner at my house a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for fixing my doorsteps with the nice hand-rail. I was so glad you and Racheal seemed so happy that night. your and Racheal's grandmother
Sandra Oliver
December 25, 2010
Shirley,
The residents here at the Holy Comporter would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your lost. Just know you are and have been in our prayers. May God give you peace and comfort.
Sandra Oliver and residents
denise pollard (alford)
December 25, 2010
i am very sorry for yall loss of dear son,dad,brother and most of all a friend joey will be deeply missed but most of all he is heaven looking down here over all his family as an angel now may god bless all of yall will keep u in my prayers
Ashley Frith
December 25, 2010
Joey I will always remember you with that pretty smile you had. You were a loving and caring man.
Susan Pace
December 25, 2010
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of your sons death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that your precious memories will help to heal your aching hearts. God Bless You !
BETTY BRADLEY
December 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phyllis Hanson
December 25, 2010
I have known Joey for a lot of years from dirt track racing, He was always nice to me and always help out or let you borrow anything to keep you on the track, My husband always thought the world of him, he bought a race car from us one time, and was always a true friend, he will be missed I will be praying for this family to find peace in their hearts
Dean & Kim Woods
December 25, 2010
I met Joey one time. i stoped by the shop and ask if he could loan a trailor for a church event we were having.(we had never met) he stoped what he was doing and found us the perfect trailor had it delivered and picked up. with out Joeys help our cookout would not have been the same..Joey was a very special person who I'm sure God has big plans for..God Bless his Family dunning this time.
December 25, 2010
We will miss you very much,you were one of a kind! we will cherish the times we all spent together as a family. Love The Jemison Family .
Joey, you will be missed.
Janice Kelton
December 25, 2010
Janice kelton
December 25, 2010
Joey, I will never be able to listen to David Allen Cole without thinking of all the fun we had singing off key. Thank you for Loving my daughter, Racheal and granddaughter AndreAnna as you did. Thanks for always saying I was your favorite Mother-in-Law. God Bless
We Love You Joey
Racheal & Joey Alford
December 25, 2010
2010
Joey & Racheal Alford
December 25, 2010
Kristi Stafford Nichols
December 24, 2010
Joey was a good friend of mine in our high school years. I will be praying for peace for the family. God bless.
December 24, 2010
I very much enjoyed Joey as one of my students and proud of his many accomplishments. May God Bless Joey's Family. My deepest sympathy. David Talley
Michael Tolbert
December 24, 2010
Joey,
You changed a life when I met you. I am graduating welding school next quarter because you believed in me and gave me a chance. I am proud to call you a friend. I love you, miss you, and can not wait to see you again. I hope you are surrounded by family and their love in heaven. God Bless you and keep an eye on me down here I need all the angels I can to guide me on a straighter path.
Robert Olsen
December 23, 2010
We the members of the Grand Strand Detachment of the Marine Corps League offer our deepest sympathy to the family, on the passing of a brother MARINE.
Another Marine reporting Sir, I've served my time in HELL.
SEMPER FIDELIS FOREVER
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