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Herbert Alford Obituary
Funeral service will be held 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2007 at Beulah Christian Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Mike Jones and Rev. Earl Roach officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his daughter, Renee' A. Turner and husband, Brent of Goldsboro; sons, Herb Alford, Jr. and fianc'ee, Edith Manners of Wake Forest, Jimmy Alford and wife, Rhonda of Wendell; sisters, Edith Pearce and Cathleen Perry, both of Youngsville, Etta Hawley of Holly Springs; grandchildren, Heather and Amanda Liles, Andrew and McKenzie Alford.
Friends may visit with the family from 7:00-8:30 p.m. today at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
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for Herbert Alford
Mechelle Holland
May 17, 2007
Mr. Alford was a very sweet man. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to his family in this sad time. May God watch over them and give them confort for their loss.
Yani Mejia
May 17, 2007
James and Herb,
I want to offer my sincere condolences to the two of you ,and your families. May God Comfort your hearts in your time of loss. I will keep the two of you ,and your families in my prayers.
Cathy Massey (Pugh)
May 16, 2007
Renee' and Family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know it is a hard task but just keep your faith and the Lord will help you thru it. I know his arms are around you all.
Shirley Williams & Jill Flebotte
May 16, 2007
As part of the extended Woodlief family we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of your loss.
Heather and Tim Bunn
May 16, 2007
Jimmy, Herb, and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. Please let us know if we can help you all with anything.
Rochelle Gilliam
May 16, 2007
Renee', Herb, Jimmy and families.
I was saddened yesterday when I learned of the death of your daddy. I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we have lost touch over the past few years, you all hold a special place in my heart. I love you dearly and will be praying for all of you and your families.
Rochelle
Jane Cashion
May 16, 2007
Renee and Family,
You know how much I love you all and I feel your loss. Your daddy loved you very much and will always be with you. You have memories to cherish and also the special time you spent with him during his illness. I will be here if you need anything at all.
Love and friendship, Jane
Kenny, Leigh Ann & Shelby Jones
May 16, 2007
Renee',Herb,Jimmy and families...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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