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Henry Ford Alford

September 15, 1930 - February 28, 2012
Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
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Henry “Ford” Alford, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 after a brief illness. Ford was born September 15, 1930 in Mt. Hermon, LA, the youngest of Iddo and Ella Morris Alford's five children. He was an active member of College Place Baptist Church. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1951 and servedContinue Reading

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Annette Shelton left a message on March 3, 2012:
Beulah, I am very sad to learn of your dear husband's death. Please accept my deepest condolences, and prayers in the days to come for your safety and peace. Sincerely, Annette Shelton,, Swartz,LA
Jeff W. Holloway left a message on March 3, 2012:
I've known "Ford" for the last 50+ years. Through that time the one thing I remember most is he loved band, he was a "band director". When we would visit, some years after retirement, he would tell me how much he missed working with those band kids. He was a very good director and will be missed. It was a privilege and a honor to have known and worked with him. Jeff W.Holloway Ret. H.S. band director
George Luther left a message on March 2, 2012:
Rest in Peace Mr. Alford.
wanda cary left a message on March 2, 2012:
I remember coming to the Alford house to clean and Mr Ford would greet me with a smile and hello.Before or after his and Mrs Beulah"s visit to the council on aging,Mr Ford would give me a hug and offer me some little snacks he had brought with him.I am so glad God brought these two people in my life.They both are very special.Mr Ford will be greatly missed.Love them both.
Rita Gale Upton Taunton left a message on March 1, 2012:
Mrs. Alford and family, I am sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers. Mr. Alford was a wonderful band director and church music director. We sang in the choir together at Delhi First Baptist. I was in the band in high school and we had some great times. Rita Gale Upton Taunton Delhi High School.
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Scott Parks left a message on March 1, 2012:
Mr. Alford was a mean old cuss. He taught me how to play the trumpet when I was in 6th grade. As I grew up, I realized that he wasn't so mean. He was a very good disciplinarian and he demanded order and respect. It worked. I turned into a pretty good trumpeter. I owe a lot to him. Thank you for the lifelong memories and lessons you left me with. Goodbye Mr. Alford.
Jane McKibbens Jones left a message on March 1, 2012:
Mr. Alford was the band director during my high school days in Delhi. Although I was not in the band, I knew and respected him very much. He was a great band director, as well as a wonderful role model for all the DHS students. He was loved and admired by students and faculty. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We are praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Jane McKibbens Jones Class of '63
Mitchell Traina & Family left a message on March 1, 2012:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Aunt Beulah, Jackie and Family. Uncle Ford is at peace with Jesus in Heaven.
Kathleen Coats Parker left a message on February 29, 2012:
Mrs. Alford, Jackie, and Family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Alford. We know that he is in a better place now and directing those heavenly choirs. Your sweet memories and the love of our Father will bring comfort to you in the days ahead. I will never forget Mr. Alford and the awesome band that we had at Delhi High School in the 60s.
Janet Wooley left a message on February 29, 2012:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. The heavenly choirs are rejoicing. I always admired Uncle Ford, especially his musical talent. I'll see you on Friday. Love, Janet
Harrison Graham Jr left a message on February 29, 2012:
My prayers are with the family. I was a class of 63 Delhi graduate.
Michael Dean left a message on February 29, 2012:
My heart is heavy, along with so many other former students of Ford Alford. I send this my sincere condolences to his extended family. Ford Alford taught me more about leadership and humility than any one person. It has carried me a long way. He is a hero to hundreds of students. Mike Dean, Wossman High, Class of 1970.
TOMMY WARD left a message on February 29, 2012:
One of the sadest days of my life. Learning of the passing of one the best men I ever knew has my heart breaking. I am so sorry for your loss Beulah and Jackie. I have always admired Ford for his kindness and good nature even when WE the band members gave him no reason to. My prayers are with you right now. I can't come to the funeral, but I will be there in spirit. He will be missed.
TOMMY WARD left a message on February 29, 2012:
One of the sadest days of my life. Learning of the passing of one the best men I ever knew has my heart breaking. I am so sorry for your loss Beulah and Jackie. I have always admired Ford for his kindness and good nature even when WE the band members gave him no reason to. My prayers are with you right now. I can't come to the funeral, but I will be there in spirit. He will be missed.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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