Services for William "W.P." Alford, age 91, of Palestine will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 8, 2021 at First Christian Church Palestine with the Reverend Jordan Byrd officiating . Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery.
W.P., fondly known as "Chubby", passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born on December 12,1929 to Lavada Ethel Leach Alford and Lee Alford in Nacogdoches, TX. He was the youngest of six children. He Graduated from Palestine High School in 1947 and attended Nixon Business College in Palestine. Though he played football while in high school, his real passion was baseball. He pitched many competitive games with area teams throughout the years and coached boys little league baseball in the 1960's.
Sports continued to be important in his life, as he loved watching his favorite teams , the Texas Rangers and the University of Texas Longhorn football team.
Right out of high school Chubby bought his prized possession, a red 1947 Willys Jeep. His favorite stories to share with others were about the adventures he and his friends had in that Jeep. That same year, Chubby went to work for Knox Glass Bottle Company in Palestine. He was a devoted employee to the company for 23 years. He loved designing and building the companies elaborate award winning floats each year, for the annual Dogwood Trails Parade. He was also an avid bowler and a member of the Knox Glass Bowling team. In 1969 he decided to change careers and went to work for Missouri Pacific Railroad (Union Pacific) where he was a brakeman/conductor. He loved his job, and all of the friends he made while working there . He was an employee for 22 years until his retirement in 1991.
In 1950, Chubby joined the Texas Army National Guard. He served as a Platoon Sergeant with the 49th Lone Star Armored Tank Division for 25 years.
In 1961 he was called up by the United States Army for active service during the Berlin Crisis. In 1973 he was one of 15 guardsmen chosen to represent Texas in an exchange with 15 German Guardsman. During their two week stay in Germany, the Texas troops were treated hospitably by their German counterparts. In addition to being shown how the German National Guard operated, they were treated to a tour of the country, complete with traditional German meals.
On June 4, 1955 Chubby married the love of his life, Patsy Stewart. They spent 62 wonderful years together and had three daughters. During those years they enjoyed RV trips across the country, planting flowers in their rock garden, and growing fresh vegetables in their backyard garden. They also loved the holidays and celebrating with family. Each year at Christmas, they meticulously set up and displayed their large collection of Dickens Christmas Villages for everyone to enjoy.
Chubby also loved working in his wood shop. His favorite creations were those that he made for his grandchildren. Among these favorites were wooden toy boxes, train sets, child-sized puzzle rocking chairs, and doll houses. After retirement, his hobby ultimately turned into a small business. He began selling his woodworking pieces, antiques, and railroad memorabilia at East Texas area flea markets, including Jewett Trade Days. He found that going to these sales was a great way to meet new people and reminisce about the "good ole' days." Chubby is remembered by his friends as someone who loved to talk, tell jokes and stories, and drink coffee.
Chubby was a devout Christian and was a Member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, a Sunday school teacher, and was on the church board. He was proud to be listed on the church's "crib roll," which meant he was a lifelong member since birth.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved wife Patsy Stewart Alford; brothers Kenneth Alford and Elmer Alford; sisters Ruba Mae Schattel, Loretta Patton and Lavada Apodoca; and great granddaughter Katherine "Kate" Steely. He is survived by his daughters Kerry Hicks and husband Jim; Cheryl Kimberlin and husband Dave; and Christy Poole and husband Montee; his grandchildren Jenny Perkins, Tara Brazziel (Trent), Kristin Steely and Husband Chad, Ryan Statham and fiancé Holly, Todd Poole and wife Felicia, Kara Poole and husband Armando Mendoza; his great grandchildren Bonner Brazziel, Callaway and Channing Wanner, Cal and Ren Vanderpool, Ty and Sadie Statham, Camden and Ashton Steely, Raelyn, Adalyn and Deklan Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Bonner Brazziel, Trent Brazziel, Calvin Patton, Todd Poole, Montee Poole, Ryan Statham and Chad Steely.
Honorary Pallbears will be Jim Hicks, Jim Homan, Dave Kimberlin, Jimmy Alford, Ken Alford, Randy Apodoca, Gary Schattel, Larry Schattel and the First Christian Church Men's Sunday School Class.
(Herringron Funeral Home online)
W.P., fondly known as "Chubby", passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born on December 12,1929 to Lavada Ethel Leach Alford and Lee Alford in Nacogdoches, TX. He was the youngest of six children. He Graduated from Palestine High School in 1947 and attended Nixon Business College in Palestine. Though he played football while in high school, his real passion was baseball. He pitched many competitive games with area teams throughout the years and coached boys little league baseball in the 1960's.
Sports continued to be important in his life, as he loved watching his favorite teams , the Texas Rangers and the University of Texas Longhorn football team.
Right out of high school Chubby bought his prized possession, a red 1947 Willys Jeep. His favorite stories to share with others were about the adventures he and his friends had in that Jeep. That same year, Chubby went to work for Knox Glass Bottle Company in Palestine. He was a devoted employee to the company for 23 years. He loved designing and building the companies elaborate award winning floats each year, for the annual Dogwood Trails Parade. He was also an avid bowler and a member of the Knox Glass Bowling team. In 1969 he decided to change careers and went to work for Missouri Pacific Railroad (Union Pacific) where he was a brakeman/conductor. He loved his job, and all of the friends he made while working there . He was an employee for 22 years until his retirement in 1991.
In 1950, Chubby joined the Texas Army National Guard. He served as a Platoon Sergeant with the 49th Lone Star Armored Tank Division for 25 years.
In 1961 he was called up by the United States Army for active service during the Berlin Crisis. In 1973 he was one of 15 guardsmen chosen to represent Texas in an exchange with 15 German Guardsman. During their two week stay in Germany, the Texas troops were treated hospitably by their German counterparts. In addition to being shown how the German National Guard operated, they were treated to a tour of the country, complete with traditional German meals.
On June 4, 1955 Chubby married the love of his life, Patsy Stewart. They spent 62 wonderful years together and had three daughters. During those years they enjoyed RV trips across the country, planting flowers in their rock garden, and growing fresh vegetables in their backyard garden. They also loved the holidays and celebrating with family. Each year at Christmas, they meticulously set up and displayed their large collection of Dickens Christmas Villages for everyone to enjoy.
Chubby also loved working in his wood shop. His favorite creations were those that he made for his grandchildren. Among these favorites were wooden toy boxes, train sets, child-sized puzzle rocking chairs, and doll houses. After retirement, his hobby ultimately turned into a small business. He began selling his woodworking pieces, antiques, and railroad memorabilia at East Texas area flea markets, including Jewett Trade Days. He found that going to these sales was a great way to meet new people and reminisce about the "good ole' days." Chubby is remembered by his friends as someone who loved to talk, tell jokes and stories, and drink coffee.
Chubby was a devout Christian and was a Member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, a Sunday school teacher, and was on the church board. He was proud to be listed on the church's "crib roll," which meant he was a lifelong member since birth.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved wife Patsy Stewart Alford; brothers Kenneth Alford and Elmer Alford; sisters Ruba Mae Schattel, Loretta Patton and Lavada Apodoca; and great granddaughter Katherine "Kate" Steely. He is survived by his daughters Kerry Hicks and husband Jim; Cheryl Kimberlin and husband Dave; and Christy Poole and husband Montee; his grandchildren Jenny Perkins, Tara Brazziel (Trent), Kristin Steely and Husband Chad, Ryan Statham and fiancé Holly, Todd Poole and wife Felicia, Kara Poole and husband Armando Mendoza; his great grandchildren Bonner Brazziel, Callaway and Channing Wanner, Cal and Ren Vanderpool, Ty and Sadie Statham, Camden and Ashton Steely, Raelyn, Adalyn and Deklan Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Bonner Brazziel, Trent Brazziel, Calvin Patton, Todd Poole, Montee Poole, Ryan Statham and Chad Steely.
Honorary Pallbears will be Jim Hicks, Jim Homan, Dave Kimberlin, Jimmy Alford, Ken Alford, Randy Apodoca, Gary Schattel, Larry Schattel and the First Christian Church Men's Sunday School Class.
(Herringron Funeral Home online)
Services for William "W.P." Alford, age 91, of Palestine will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 8, 2021 at First Christian Church Palestine with the Reverend Jordan Byrd officiating . Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery.
W.P., fondly known as "Chubby", passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born on December 12,1929 to Lavada Ethel Leach Alford and Lee Alford in Nacogdoches, TX. He was the youngest of six children. He Graduated from Palestine High School in 1947 and attended Nixon Business College in Palestine. Though he played football while in high school, his real passion was baseball. He pitched many competitive games with area teams throughout the years and coached boys little league baseball in the 1960's.
Sports continued to be important in his life, as he loved watching his favorite teams , the Texas Rangers and the University of Texas Longhorn football team.
Right out of high school Chubby bought his prized possession, a red 1947 Willys Jeep. His favorite stories to share with others were about the adventures he and his friends had in that Jeep. That same year, Chubby went to work for Knox Glass Bottle Company in Palestine. He was a devoted employee to the company for 23 years. He loved designing and building the companies elaborate award winning floats each year, for the annual Dogwood Trails Parade. He was also an avid bowler and a member of the Knox Glass Bowling team. In 1969 he decided to change careers and went to work for Missouri Pacific Railroad (Union Pacific) where he was a brakeman/conductor. He loved his job, and all of the friends he made while working there . He was an employee for 22 years until his retirement in 1991.
In 1950, Chubby joined the Texas Army National Guard. He served as a Platoon Sergeant with the 49th Lone Star Armored Tank Division for 25 years.
In 1961 he was called up by the United States Army for active service during the Berlin Crisis. In 1973 he was one of 15 guardsmen chosen to represent Texas in an exchange with 15 German Guardsman. During their two week stay in Germany, the Texas troops were treated hospitably by their German counterparts. In addition to being shown how the German National Guard operated, they were treated to a tour of the country, complete with traditional German meals.
On June 4, 1955 Chubby married the love of his life, Patsy Stewart. They spent 62 wonderful years together and had three daughters. During those years they enjoyed RV trips across the country, planting flowers in their rock garden, and growing fresh vegetables in their backyard garden. They also loved the holidays and celebrating with family. Each year at Christmas, they meticulously set up and displayed their large collection of Dickens Christmas Villages for everyone to enjoy.
Chubby also loved working in his wood shop. His favorite creations were those that he made for his grandchildren. Among these favorites were wooden toy boxes, train sets, child-sized puzzle rocking chairs, and doll houses. After retirement, his hobby ultimately turned into a small business. He began selling his woodworking pieces, antiques, and railroad memorabilia at East Texas area flea markets, including Jewett Trade Days. He found that going to these sales was a great way to meet new people and reminisce about the "good ole' days." Chubby is remembered by his friends as someone who loved to talk, tell jokes and stories, and drink coffee.
Chubby was a devout Christian and was a Member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, a Sunday school teacher, and was on the church board. He was proud to be listed on the church's "crib roll," which meant he was a lifelong member since birth.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved wife Patsy Stewart Alford; brothers Kenneth Alford and Elmer Alford; sisters Ruba Mae Schattel, Loretta Patton and Lavada Apodoca; and great granddaughter Katherine "Kate" Steely. He is survived by his daughters Kerry Hicks and husband Jim; Cheryl Kimberlin and husband Dave; and Christy Poole and husband Montee; his grandchildren Jenny Perkins, Tara Brazziel (Trent), Kristin Steely and Husband Chad, Ryan Statham and fiancé Holly, Todd Poole and wife Felicia, Kara Poole and husband Armando Mendoza; his great grandchildren Bonner Brazziel, Callaway and Channing Wanner, Cal and Ren Vanderpool, Ty and Sadie Statham, Camden and Ashton Steely, Raelyn, Adalyn and Deklan Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Bonner Brazziel, Trent Brazziel, Calvin Patton, Todd Poole, Montee Poole, Ryan Statham and Chad Steely.
Honorary Pallbears will be Jim Hicks, Jim Homan, Dave Kimberlin, Jimmy Alford, Ken Alford, Randy Apodoca, Gary Schattel, Larry Schattel and the First Christian Church Men's Sunday School Class.
(Herringron Funeral Home online)
W.P., fondly known as "Chubby", passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born on December 12,1929 to Lavada Ethel Leach Alford and Lee Alford in Nacogdoches, TX. He was the youngest of six children. He Graduated from Palestine High School in 1947 and attended Nixon Business College in Palestine. Though he played football while in high school, his real passion was baseball. He pitched many competitive games with area teams throughout the years and coached boys little league baseball in the 1960's.
Sports continued to be important in his life, as he loved watching his favorite teams , the Texas Rangers and the University of Texas Longhorn football team.
Right out of high school Chubby bought his prized possession, a red 1947 Willys Jeep. His favorite stories to share with others were about the adventures he and his friends had in that Jeep. That same year, Chubby went to work for Knox Glass Bottle Company in Palestine. He was a devoted employee to the company for 23 years. He loved designing and building the companies elaborate award winning floats each year, for the annual Dogwood Trails Parade. He was also an avid bowler and a member of the Knox Glass Bowling team. In 1969 he decided to change careers and went to work for Missouri Pacific Railroad (Union Pacific) where he was a brakeman/conductor. He loved his job, and all of the friends he made while working there . He was an employee for 22 years until his retirement in 1991.
In 1950, Chubby joined the Texas Army National Guard. He served as a Platoon Sergeant with the 49th Lone Star Armored Tank Division for 25 years.
In 1961 he was called up by the United States Army for active service during the Berlin Crisis. In 1973 he was one of 15 guardsmen chosen to represent Texas in an exchange with 15 German Guardsman. During their two week stay in Germany, the Texas troops were treated hospitably by their German counterparts. In addition to being shown how the German National Guard operated, they were treated to a tour of the country, complete with traditional German meals.
On June 4, 1955 Chubby married the love of his life, Patsy Stewart. They spent 62 wonderful years together and had three daughters. During those years they enjoyed RV trips across the country, planting flowers in their rock garden, and growing fresh vegetables in their backyard garden. They also loved the holidays and celebrating with family. Each year at Christmas, they meticulously set up and displayed their large collection of Dickens Christmas Villages for everyone to enjoy.
Chubby also loved working in his wood shop. His favorite creations were those that he made for his grandchildren. Among these favorites were wooden toy boxes, train sets, child-sized puzzle rocking chairs, and doll houses. After retirement, his hobby ultimately turned into a small business. He began selling his woodworking pieces, antiques, and railroad memorabilia at East Texas area flea markets, including Jewett Trade Days. He found that going to these sales was a great way to meet new people and reminisce about the "good ole' days." Chubby is remembered by his friends as someone who loved to talk, tell jokes and stories, and drink coffee.
Chubby was a devout Christian and was a Member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, a Sunday school teacher, and was on the church board. He was proud to be listed on the church's "crib roll," which meant he was a lifelong member since birth.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; beloved wife Patsy Stewart Alford; brothers Kenneth Alford and Elmer Alford; sisters Ruba Mae Schattel, Loretta Patton and Lavada Apodoca; and great granddaughter Katherine "Kate" Steely. He is survived by his daughters Kerry Hicks and husband Jim; Cheryl Kimberlin and husband Dave; and Christy Poole and husband Montee; his grandchildren Jenny Perkins, Tara Brazziel (Trent), Kristin Steely and Husband Chad, Ryan Statham and fiancé Holly, Todd Poole and wife Felicia, Kara Poole and husband Armando Mendoza; his great grandchildren Bonner Brazziel, Callaway and Channing Wanner, Cal and Ren Vanderpool, Ty and Sadie Statham, Camden and Ashton Steely, Raelyn, Adalyn and Deklan Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Bonner Brazziel, Trent Brazziel, Calvin Patton, Todd Poole, Montee Poole, Ryan Statham and Chad Steely.
Honorary Pallbears will be Jim Hicks, Jim Homan, Dave Kimberlin, Jimmy Alford, Ken Alford, Randy Apodoca, Gary Schattel, Larry Schattel and the First Christian Church Men's Sunday School Class.
(Herringron Funeral Home online)
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