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Rev. Robert Alford

1948 - 2022

Rev. Robert Alford obituary, 1948-2022, Rock Hill, SC

BORN

1948

DIED

2022

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Greene Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel

2133 Ebenezer Road

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Robert Alford Obituary

Rev. Robert Alford
March 20, 1948 - February 7, 2022
Rock Hill, South Carolina - Reverend Frank Robert Alford, 73, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center.
The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Forest Hills Cemetery, 4290 Old York Road, Rock Hill, SC with Reverend Randy Devinney and Reverend Jerry Devinney officiating. Visitation with the family will follow at the home of his daughter, Kelly Alford Rinehimer, 228 Abigail Court, Rock Hill, SC.
Born in Rock Hill, on March 20, 1948, Rev. Alford was the son of the late William David Alford, Sr. and the late Mary Gordon Bowers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Alford and his sister, Donna Carpenter. He was retired from the ministry with over 16 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and watching sports. One of his favorite pastimes was visiting anywhere along coastal area. He was a member of Westerly Hills Baptist Church.
Rev. Alford is survived by his wife, Kathy Lowry Alford; his two daughters, Kelly (Chuck) Rinehimer and Mandy (Ryan) Gillespie all of Rock Hill; his four grandchildren, Zane Gillespie, Tate Olney, Paisley Gillespie and Kaleb Olney; two brothers, Johnny Alford and Lee Alford both of York; William David Alford, Jr. of Johnson City, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Rev. Robert Alford's name to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or woundedwarriorproject.org; Westerly Hills Baptist Church, 232 Sutton Road, Fort Mill, SC 29720.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is serving the family and condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

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Published by The Herald on Feb. 11, 2022.

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Deloris Deas Harrison

February 25, 2022

So sorry for your lose. I loved Robert. He will be missed

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Feb

14

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Forest Hills Cemetery

4290 Old York Road, Rock Hill, SC

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2133 Ebenezer Road P.O. Box 37537, Rock Hill, SC 29732

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