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ETOY ALFORD Obituary
Etoy Alford, Sr., 69, of Richland, went to sleep March 8, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a three-year battle with cancer. Etoy is survived by his wife Patricia; children, Veronica (McGlothan), Dawn, Etoy Jr., Jennifer (Alao), and Amber; grandson, Demetrius Lopez Alford; and was 'Dad' to granddaughters Indigo & Chandler Bethley, and Jade Alao. He was also survived by siblings Cleminstene Townsy, Clarence Alford Jr., and Crissie Hay; and 54 other family members. Etoy's parents, Clarence & Ella Alford, and siblings Lexie Alford and Darie Brown, preceded him in death.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1941, in Ringgold, LA. Etoy had a strong work ethic, loved fishing, and was dedicated to family. He graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge with a degree in agriculture. This is also where he landed the love of his life, Pat. Employment brought him to the Tri-Cities in 1967, where he worked for various Hanford contractors, ultimately retiring from Lockheed Martin.
Etoy was a family man who worked tirelessly to provide for, protect, and educate his family. He dedicated years to coaching his daughters Jennifer, Amber, and Indigo's softball teams.
Etoy's greatest achievement was his personal and spiritual transformation over the last decade. He grew spiritually and wished to be baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Etoy died with the assured hope that he will one day be resurrected in a paradise Earth and be rejoined with his family again.
Learn more about Etoy or post a message at facebook.com/etoy.sr.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., March 26, 2011, at the Richland Community Center located at 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland.
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Lolo Arevalo
March 28, 2011
Alford Family,
I only had a brief time to get to know Etoy, but since he was with AL Williams (now called Primerica)back in the day, we had a lot of the same passions for helping families financially in common. I met Veronica first at Starbucks about almost 3 years ago and had the best conversation about her dad and how he loved the days of AL Williams. It was only last year that Etoy called me and said he had someone for me to train to be a new agent and wanted me to meet him at Sterling Resturant to get acquainted. I think about that now and how much fun it was to have someone who was so knowledgeable and a great coach show me his way of training someone in the same spirits of the days before. Since then Veronica and I have become friends but I will always remember those days I was fortunate to have with Etoy because it was obvious I was in the presence of a good man father and humanitarian.
Love and appreciation,
Lolo & Marita Arevalo
Kelly Safranski
March 26, 2011
Amber and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your dad and his giant smile and happy attitude when we were kids. May he rest in eternal peace. God bless
Angela Pennock (Shaw)
March 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Etoy was a good man. He saw something in me that I didn't even know was there. He believed in me and pushed me to be a better person. He was the best coach ever. The memories I have of him and our team will never be forgotten. The lessons he taught me will live on forever. He touched my life and I feel blessed to have known him. Thank you Alford family for sharing your dad, your husband, your brother with us softball girls. He really did have a huge impact on all of our lives. God bless you in your time off loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 25, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Jeff, Lisa, and Allyx Copeland
Dorothy Webster
March 23, 2011
Pat, Clarence, and entire Alford family, I send to you my sincere condolences for your loss and my prayer for God-given strength during your hours of sorry.
March 23, 2011
Our condolences to the family of Etoy Sr. You are all in our prayers.
Shawn & Antoinette Fite & Family
Lola Coleman
March 22, 2011
"God Bless"
David King
March 22, 2011
Dear Pat, Veronica, & Family:
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Etoy.
I remember when he came to North Carolina to attend a girl's baseball tournament on North Carolina A&T State University's campus several years ago. We talked a little while he was here.
He fought a Good fight over the years with his illness. But now, he's in a place with the Lord.
May the God give the family strength for the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Richard A. Bricker
March 21, 2011
Dear Pat, Veronica, & Family:
I am sorry to hear of your life partner, and father's, passing...
I remember well the verse on a sympathy card I received when my Mom passed away... it read: "Grief is the price we pay for love." This helped me at a difficult time.
May you find strength & peace in the memories of your loved one and in the support of those who care about you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ric Bricker
Vancouver, WA
Richard A. Bricker
March 21, 2011
Dear Pat, Veronica, & Family:
I am sorry to hear of your life partner, and father's, passing...
I remember well the verse on a sympathy card I received when my Mom passed away... it read: "Grief is the price we pay for love." They helped me at a difficult time.
May you find strength & peace in the memories of your loved one and in the support of those who care about you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ric Bricker
Vancouver, WA
linda huston
March 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the softball games we coached and what a wonderful inspiration he was to all he came in contact with . all our love and prayers, the Huston's
March 19, 2011
To the Alford family, with heartfelt prayer and sympathy. May God bless and comfort you in your time of loss.
Bobby Weathers, Billie Hooks and Gwen Weathers
Jack & Linda Hodge
March 19, 2011
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jack Hodge
March 19, 2011
On behalf fo XEC, Experimental Engineering Corporation Staff, we send our sympathy and prayers to Mrs. Pat Alford and family on the passing of our dear friend Etoy. It was a pleasure to work with Etoy, first for his faith and love of God, his love for his family, and his tremendous work ethic . Etoy will be missed not only by his family, but the whole community he worked with and lived in.
Respectfully, Jack and Linda Hodge Knoxville, Tennessee
Joe in 2010 with a Gift from President Carter
Joe La Grone
March 19, 2011
I admired, loved and respected Etoy. Some of the most memorable and enjoyable times of my life were spent with this man who was totally devoted to his family, worked hard and successfully and took the time helping those less fortunate. Our fishing trips were filled with laughter, conversations about our families, deep discussions about our country and our abiding love of the outdoors -God's Creation. He made this world a better place. I will miss him greatly, but even in tears I take comfort knowing he is out of pain and with Our Lord. Joe La Grone
Colleen Hansen
March 16, 2011
I worked with Etoy many years ago, and I remember him as such a kind and funny man! I'm sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
March 16, 2011
To: The Alford Family, Etoy will be missed by all in Ringgold, Louisiana. He worked so hard to share his knowledge on so many things with his family and friends in Ringgold. Thank you Pat for sharing Etoy with us!
Love Mary Rambo-Wright and Ida Rambo
March 14, 2011
To Pat and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Etoy was a great friend and boss. He was dedicated to the causes he believed in and loved his family dearly. He will be missed.
Georgia (Goodson) Payne
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