Name: Visitation for Alvin Felts Jr.
Start: 2017-10-28T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-10-28T19:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Alvin Lafayette Felts D.D.S.

September 30,1937 - October 25,2017

Moss Point

Alvin Lafayette Felts, Jr., D.D.S., age 80, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born September 30, 1937 in Bay St. Louis, MS. He was a loving husband and father of five boys, and an avid Mississippi State sports fan. He was a graduate of Pascagoula High School (1956), Mississippi State University (B.S.), and Loyola University School of Dentistry (D.D.S.). He practiced dentistry in Pascagoula, MS for the past 50 years and was still taking care of his patients at the time of his death. He loved the practice of dentistry and was recognized as outstanding in that profession by his colleagues with his induction in recent years to Fellowship in The American College of Dentists. He served for many years on the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners and served as president of that body for two terms. He served our country as a commissioned officer in the U. S. Navy, serving a tour of duty in Da Nang, Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After his military service he returned to live in Moss Point, MS and to the practice of dentistry in Pascagoula, MS for the remainder of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Diane (Wells) Felts; his brother, Stephen K. Felts, MD (Susan Smithwick Felts), his five children: Alvin (T'Al) Lafayette Felts, lll, DMD, Robert Lindsey (Kala Hightower) Felts, Andrew Paul Felts, Michael Stephen Felts and Joseph Adam Felts, his beloved grandchildren, Alvin Lafayette (Tee) Felts, IV, Zachary Matthew (Zak) Felts, Aden Lindsey Felts, Samuel Thomas Felts, River Jonathan Felts, Tristen Andrew Paul Felts; his niece Susannah Joy Felts, nephew Andrew Stephen Felts; his cousins, Harvey Calvin Felts lll, Christine (Hiley) Thatch, Theodore Hiley and David Hiley.

He was predeceased by his parents Alvin Lafayette Felts, Sr. and Irma King Felts of Pascagoula, MS.

Pallbearers will be his sons Alvin Felts, III, Robert Felts, Paul Felts, Michael Felts, Joseph Felts and his nephew Andrew Felts.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Borho and Lee Hunter.

Visitation will be Saturday October 28,2017 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moss Point. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin a 2:00 pm with Father Mike Kelleher officiating.

Interment with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #160. Burial will follow at the family plot in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, MS

The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his memory to Donated Dental Services of Mississippi.

You may sign the online register book and send condolences for Dr. Alvin Felts at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com

Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS is in charge of the arrangements

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Published by The Sun Herald on Oct. 28, 2017.

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Sandra Cook

November 13, 2017

Dr. Felts was a wonderful friend, hardworking dentist who took such good care. I refused to get another dentist after moving and that was 29yrs ago. He was so kind and helpful. He will surely be missed.

Bill and Peter Wozencraft

November 12, 2017

We're very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We'll always remember the kindness of Dr. Felts, as both a friend and dentist.

Linda Rea Mongno

October 31, 2017

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Teddy Matthews

October 30, 2017

I will awesome remember the stories we told about our cats

Margaret Williams

October 28, 2017

Thank you, Dr. Felts for your service to our community for so many years. Your memory will live on in the hearts of many. My Bill thought the world of you and that's saying plenty. Thank you for your kindness and attention to the small details of life for us all. For those who knew you it's a time to mourn our loss. The best to your loved ones left here, and don't worry, they all have had good guidance from a great man, and will meet challenges head on because of you. Again, thank you for being a friend to us all.

Marlena Hemphill

October 28, 2017

I am totally shocked and heart-broken that my favorite dentist has passed. I just had an appt. for a cleaning with him on the day he passed. I cancelled the day before due to the flu. He was SO knowledgeable about dentisty, and my teeth especially. He always had a twinkle in his eye and asked questions when my mouth with stretched with clamps and novacaine? That made he laugh. I am one of his most faithful and longtime patient (his quote)and he loved the photo on my in my cowgirl suit glued to the front of my file. I send my Prayers to his family, Blessings and Comfort. God Bless You, Dr. Felts, Jr.

Billy Stork

October 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Pearl Mills

October 27, 2017

It saddens me deeply to know of the passing of Dr. felts. He was my dentist for 36 years and most of my family. He always ask about my family. He use to say--you know Pearl-- y'all are just like family to me. He was the kind of person that anyone would be privileged to have as a friend. We will all miss him immensely. May the family find comfort in knowing he really was a special person to everyone. My family loved him dearly. Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Sincerely Pearl Mills.

The Staff of Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Inc.

October 28, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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