Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Oct 25, 1952 – Sep 25, 2024
David Wesley Alford, 71, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Slidell.
David was born October 25, 1952, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to John Wesley and Sara Alford. In 1973 he joined the United States Air Force. In 1984 he married Dottie Matulich in Slidell, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy “Dottie” Matulich Alford.
He is survived by two children, Matthew Alford (April), Carlye Alford; grandchildren, Ryleigh Clavier, Fiona Simmons, Stella Alford, D.J. Alford, Marlye Duperon, Jett Fury, Ripp Fury; brother, Malcolm “Burl” Alford (Barbara).
Funeral Services will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460, on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Visitation will begin at 9:00am followed by the funeral service at 10:00am.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, Mississippi at 1:30pm.
Read MoreLoved working with David in surgery at Slidell Memorial Hospital. He was so knowledgeable and we laughed a lot and working together was always a pleasure for me. Sure miss you.
Elizabeth Frierson
October 11, 2024 | Carriere, MS | Coworker
Sorry to hear of David´s death. He was a good guy, a true and loyal friend to my brother, Ted. Matthew and Carley, Ted thought of you two as nephew and niece. I can just imagine the reunion between he ,Ted, Dottie, and Maude! He loved his family very much! You will be in my prayers.
Sandra Rowley Martin
September 29, 2024 | Friend
It was my pleasure to work with David in surgery at SMH years ago. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy. May God bless his family'
Linda (Morgan) Caldwell
September 28, 2024 | Picayune, MS 39466, USA, MS | Friend
David and I were classmates. He was such a nice person. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jo Ann Mc Elveen Henley
September 28, 2024 | Mt. Hermon, LA | Classmate
You will be sadly missed my friend. We were raised and grew up in same area. We were coworkers for many years as well as military buds. We had so much in common and did we have stories and events to talk about. May you Rest in Peace! My prayers and condolences go out to the family.
Donna Spiers
September 27, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Friend
May you Rest in Peace my friend! My prayers and condolences go out to the family.
Donna & Emery Spiers
September 27, 2024 | Carriere, MS | Friend
So very sorry. David and I grew up together and shared similar events in common. He was always a kind and nice guy.
Wilkie Magee
September 27, 2024 | Lake George, CO | Friend
I worked with David for many years , he was a wealth of knowledge and experience, always talked of his family with great love and pride, I am thankful that on my life’s journey, that I had the opportunity to share sometime with him, may God comfort his family and many friends, today and always
Michelle Turner
September 27, 2024 | Parkersburg, WV | Coworker
I knew David from school and we were friends on Facebook. Prayers for his family
Kevin McElveen
September 27, 2024 | Baton Rouge