John Anthony Alford

John Anthony Alford obituary, Forsyth, GA

John Anthony Alford

John Alford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Forsyth on Feb. 28, 2026.
Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Freeman Funeral Home, 26 Brentwood Place, Forsyth, GA. Service is scheduled to be Streamed Live on our Facebook Page. Keep the family in prayer.

Mr. John Alford was born in Forsyth, Georgia on August 28, 1969 to late Ruth High and John Lee High. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He is preceded in death by his brother David High. John attend Mary Persons High School and graduated in the Class of 1987. After graduation he enlisted with the military. He worked as a chef for many years. He loved spending time with his family and making jokes.

He leaves to cherish many memories to a devoted wife Amanda Alford; a devoted friend Lakeisha Bailey; two daughters, Shunaevious Alford and Nevaeh Alford; two grandchildren, Ny'Khia Harvey and Ka'Laiya Brown; three sisters, Angelia (Eddie) Benjamin, Latier Gray, and Tressa (Snoop) Harden; one brother, Sheldon High; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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