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Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford

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Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford

Birth
Tye, Taylor County, Texas, USA
Death
4 Feb 2008 (aged 87)
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section Ash 552
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"Chuck" Alford passed away Feb. 4, 2008. He was born Jan. 11, 1921, in Tye, Texas. He was a migrant worker and fur trapper from age 12 to 18, then joined the U.S. Navy to proudly serve his country during World War II.

He married Elaine Harris in 1944, and, in 2007, after 42 years, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas LDS Temple. In their youth, living in Los Angeles, Chuck worked as a successful actor. He moved to Las Vegas, where he owned a janitorial service. He continued working as a local actor for Hollywood and local filmmakers.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; brother, Tommy; parents, Jim and Isabel; daughter, Marva; and grandson, Jesse. He is survived by his two brothers; a sister; daughters, Bonnie Lee (Don), and Denise Alford; grandson, Chuck John; granddaughter, Marae John; three great-grandchildren, Devon, Bailee and Vinessa; two great-great-grandchildren, Shaina and Ethan; numerous nieces and nephews; and his sweet pets.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd. Viewing will be 10-10:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, with services at 11 a.m., both at the LDS Church, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Donations can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. He is greatly loved by all and will be missed beyond words.

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"Chuck" Alford passed away Feb. 4, 2008. He was born Jan. 11, 1921, in Tye, Texas. He was a migrant worker and fur trapper from age 12 to 18, then joined the U.S. Navy to proudly serve his country during World War II.

He married Elaine Harris in 1944, and, in 2007, after 42 years, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas LDS Temple. In their youth, living in Los Angeles, Chuck worked as a successful actor. He moved to Las Vegas, where he owned a janitorial service. He continued working as a local actor for Hollywood and local filmmakers.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; brother, Tommy; parents, Jim and Isabel; daughter, Marva; and grandson, Jesse. He is survived by his two brothers; a sister; daughters, Bonnie Lee (Don), and Denise Alford; grandson, Chuck John; granddaughter, Marae John; three great-grandchildren, Devon, Bailee and Vinessa; two great-great-grandchildren, Shaina and Ethan; numerous nieces and nephews; and his sweet pets.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd. Viewing will be 10-10:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, with services at 11 a.m., both at the LDS Church, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Donations can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. He is greatly loved by all and will be missed beyond words.

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