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Obituary For Mr. Torrence Lee Alford
Torrence Lee Alford, affectionately known as Tee Lee to family and friends, was called home suddenly on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 49. Torrence was born on October 11, 1976, in High Point, NC, to the late Billy Lee Alford and Karen B. Alford Johnson.
Torrence attended Guilford County Schools. Tee was the most kindhearted, caring man, son, father, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Torrence worked hard to fulfill a lot of his dreams before leaving this earth.
Torrence was a radiant life of the party who enjoyed fishing, exploring new horizons, cherishing moments with family and friends, and spreading contagious laughter. Tee's outstanding personality was respected and loved by many.
In addition to Torrence's mother, Karen B. Alford Johnson, and father, Billy Lee Alford, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nathanial Brown; his paternal grandmother, Bernice W. Alford; his grandfather, Johnnie Alford; and several aunts and uncles.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his son, Treshawn Alford, of High Point, NC; his brother, Shawn Alford, of Charlotte, NC; his sister, Tiara Brown, of Charlotte, NC; and his maternal grandmother, Parthenia Brown, of High Point, NC; he is also remembered by six aunts: Helen Alford of South Carolina; Sara Alford, Elizabeth Alford, Gladys Eccles, Joyce Brockman, and Lottie Brockman, all of NC; four uncles: Charles Alford, Gerald Brown, Greg Brown, and Michael Brown, all of NC. Additionally, he is survived by his longtime partner, Dee Zimmerman, the mother of his son, Nikki Haney, and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mr. Alford may be viewed on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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My heart goes out to family & friends. He was a good man. Praying for comfort!! Amen!!!
Praying for the Alford Family From the Witherspoon Family 💔😭🎭🧴🧤
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My condolences 🙏🏽 to my cousins Tre and Nikki. I pray for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs on today and always. Love you
Tee Lee, today is the day that we lay you to rest. Thank you for loving me, thank you for teaching me, and thank you for 24 years of love, support, compassion, and friendship. You will forever be in my heart. Take your rest baby....My heart is so hurt, but I will cherish all the great memories we had together. Love your sweetheart Dee!❤️
Tee you will truly be missed we can't never forget ragan st ...we all use to be outside listen to music mean while you joking and smiling my prayers go out to your family and friends you sure was the life of the party Continue to SIP Tee
Tee you were a great guy. Im so glad I got to meet you. You will truly be missed.
Condolences to the Alford family from the Grace family. You all are in our hearts and prayers we love you all.
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Great dude man! Always positive loved and motivated many . R.I.H
Our family will always remember Torrance as a Super great Guy (friend) 🥲💕💕💕Rip
Torrence you were one cool, laid back guy who will be missed by your family and friends, you had a distinguished talk, Rest well it was a pleasure meeting you through your family and being in your presence, you were definitely funny, kind and again will be missed, to your family, words can't express the love I know that Torrence had for his family and the love that you had for him, my condolences to each of you.
T thank you for my handsome and very intelligent grandson!! He definitely is a great image of you! RIP!!
😢 As I sit here reading this, I still can't believe you're gone cuz😞 My body is so numb‼️ So many memories and I will forever cherish❤️ Lord, please be with my family🙏🏾🙏🏾RIP cuz and I Love your 😘
Hey Handsome hate to see you go. Prayers to the family.
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I hope that you are RIH Tee, to your family and friends I send my sincere condolences and GOD BLESS🫂
You will be missed funny guy! RIH
Torrence we really going to miss you
When I meet him I was abt 7 or 8 his mother lived upstairs by my father in Farmington and he was a nice person then and as we grew older he was a funny person loved to have fun and I'll never forget that big smile RIP the Lord loved u more
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for the Alford Family Tee was a beautiful soul and GOD DEFINITELY GAINED A ANGEL he will truly be missed-LADY
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