Chris Rayburn Alford

Chris Rayburn Alford obituary, Lawton, OK

Chris Rayburn Alford

Chris Alford Obituary

Visit the Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
Memorial service for Chris Rayburn Alford, 63, of Lawton, Oklahoma will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home with Pastor Zach Foley of Hope Church officiating.
Mr. Alford passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home in Lawton.
Chris was born on September 19, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Terry Alford and Saundra (Deshong) Goosey. He grew up in Indianapolis until his sophomore year when his family moved to the Lawton Fort Sill area where Chris graduated from Eisenhower High School. He worked for a while as a contractor. He then began his career with the City of Lawton Water Department and retired after 30 years. Chris married Teresa Russell and later married Tammy Heinz. She passed away in 2024 after 20 years of marriage. Chris enjoyed hiking, hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his sons and his daughter in law, Chris and Amber Alford, of Lawton, OK and Jeremy Alford of Coppers Cove, TX; his grandchildren, Grace, Hailey, and Bentley; his brother, Anthony Alford; and his sister, Leesa Goosey.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife. To send flowers to the family of Chris, please visit our floral store.
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