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Alton Alford Obituary

Alton D. "Bob" Alford passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 56 years to Joyce Givens Alford, father of Marylyn Haislip, Beverly and Jay Youngs and Debbie and Marc Mistretta, proud grandfather of Kristi H. Churchill, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason and Sandra Haislip, Jonathan Youngs, Stephanie M. and Derek Anderson, and Marc Alan Mistretta Jr., and seven great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his sister, Carol Bridges, of Kentwood; brothers, Wendell Alford, of Long Beach, Calif., and Ronald Alford, of Denham Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. After serving two years in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant, Bob, then a brick mason, moved to Mandeville in 1959, when he began his 40-year career in law enforcement. After serving 20 years with the State Police as staff sergeant, he retired to accept the position of chief of police in Mandeville for three years. Continuing his passion for public service, he retired again with 12 years with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. With law enforcement still in his blood, he became chief of security for Lakeview Hospital. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mandeville, where he gladly served on numerous organizations and committees. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at First Baptist Church of Mandeville, 1895 U.S. 190, Mandeville, with visitation at church beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Saints, c/o First Baptist Church of Mandeville. Arrangements by E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington. Please sign the online guest book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Published by The Advocate on Jul. 26, 2008.
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Sorry for your loss. God be with you always. He was a good man and friend.

Tommy Selders

July 30, 2008

Ronald Alford & Family:
Michele and I are very sorry to hear about your brother "Bob". You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary & Michele Dupuy

July 28, 2008

Dear Mrs. Joyce:
Your family is in my prayers. I cannot possibly convey the respect and love I have for both you and Mr. Bob. He was such a dear friend to my Dad. He will be missed. May God bless you and carry you and your family through this rough time.

Deborah Beckham-Huther

July 27, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tammy LaPlante

July 27, 2008

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The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

July 26, 2008

They don't come any better! Our nation, state, Parish and City is a better place because of Uncle Bob!
Tom, Stacey and Seth Tolar

Tom Tolar

July 25, 2008

To all of the family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Bob; we will truly miss him. God bless.
Ralph & Edith

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July 25, 2008

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