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REX ALFORD Obituary

REX ALFORD, 85, died peacefully October 14, 2010. After serving 3 years in the U.S. Navy during WW II, Rex graduated from TCU in 1950. He played end on TCU's football team, playing in the 1948 Delta Bowl. He was President of Alamo Explosives Company.He is survived by daughter, Amy Alford, of Sugar Land, TX, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Rex's life on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Emeritus at Sugar Land Oaks, phone 281-491-6257, 151 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rex's name to the American Cancer Society, the TCU Annual Fund or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 24, 2010.

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October 31, 2010

Amy............I know how difficult this time is. Please know my heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you & yours. Your father was a great man and you will always hold him dear in your heart. Find peace and comfort that he had a rich and full life, made all the better because you were his daughter.
Brad

Melyn Omwega

October 27, 2010

Ms. Alford,
I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your remaining family. My family and I send our sincere condolences to you, and know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Ted's mom

October 25, 2010

Amy,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Patty Ahrens

Celi Trepanier

October 24, 2010

Amy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My mom passed away just a week ago and it is difficult to end the beautiful journey with one of your parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Celi Toce Trepanier

Kay Stanzel

October 24, 2010

Sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Kay Stanzel

October 24, 2010

Amy, Rex was a true friend and he was admired by each of my sons. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.
Hosea Henderson

Linda Swatloski

October 24, 2010

Amy, You are in my thoughts and prayers

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