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Tommie Lee "Tom" Alford

04/04/1936 - 01/22/2024

Obituary For Tommie Lee "Tom" Alford

Funeral service for Tommie Alford, 87, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church, 660 Avenue A South East, LaFayette, AL 36862 with interment in the Church Cemetery, Reverend Terry Magby will officiate.

Mr. Alford, who passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born April 4, 1936, in Chambers County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, January 26, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Alford will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory: three children, Walter Lee Alford of Auburn, AL, Willie James (Brenda Ann) Alford and Martha β€œKate” (Ricky) Benford both of Opelika, AL; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Willie Joe Alford of Lanett, AL; three brothers-in-law, Willie Kirk, Brooksie Kirk, Jr., both of Opelika, AL and Willie Ralph Evans of LaFayette, AL; three sisters-in-law, Annie Kirk of Austell, GA, Mary (Larry) Sumlin of Rex, GA and Louise (Edward) Love of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


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Happy Belated Birthday. I miss you so much and calling to make sure that you was alright, not to mention the laughs that we had too. Continue to rest grampy. YOU fought a GOOD fight, enter thy master's joy. Put on YOUR long white robe. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

I work at the pharmacy Tommie used. I absolutely adored him. Such a precious person that I will miss terribly! Kim Davis

Sending condolences and praying for the families. MY heart are HEAVY and filled with grief and I'm going to MISS GRAMPS so MUCH. Rest In Peace MY Grampy. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

Praying For Your Family Sorry For Your Loss.Constance (Connie)Echols &Family

Our Prayers Goes Out To The Alford &Benford Family In The Loss Of There πŸ’• One May The Lord Give You Peace Love πŸ’• Strength As They Goes Through This Difficult Time.Constance (Connie) & Family.

I am truly sorry for your loss. May God lift your spirits during this difficult time.

Jackie Scott

Prayers of comfort to the Family. Mr Alford was previous customer that always stayed in contact with me. Walter M.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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