Christopher Columbus Alford, Sr.

SABINE INDEX

Funeral rites for C.C. Alford, Sr., age 78 years, were held 2 p.m. Sunday from the First Baptist Church of Many…. Interment was in Fort Jesup Cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home.

Pallbearers were his six sons, Floyd, Chris, Roy, Arthur, Willie and Truman.

Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Mollie Smith Alford; six sons, Floyd, Chris, Roy and Willie of Many, Arthur of Bossier City and Major Truman Alford of the U.S. army stationed at Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. J.M. Gandy, Many and Miss Bertie Alford; Alexandria; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dr. Oscar Alford, Vowell's Mill, and Lawrence Alford, Leesville; two sisters, Mrs. J.C. Parrott, Shreveport and Mrs. Maurice Peterson, Many.

Mr. Alford was instantly killed last Friday evening in an unavoidable automobile accident while attempting to cross the highway.

He was born at Many Aug. 9, 1868, was married to Miss Mollie Smith Nov. 11, 1891, having lived together 55 years and five months at the date of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Alford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 11, 1941. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a son Oscar and infant daughter, Mollie. He ancestors were pioneers of Sabine parish and he lived his entire life in Sabine. He became a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, near Many, later transferring his membership to Many First Baptist Church.

Mr. Alford was a very unassuming man, yet his judgment was always honored and respected by those who came in contact with him. Although his family was fully grown no member ever made an important decision without seeking his counsel and advice.

He had a simple, yet firm faith, in God. On several occasions he stated that he had lived his allotted time and that he was ready and willing to go when his call came. He was a lover of nature and animals, cared very little for town life and publicity. His word was his bond. When he told you he would do something, that was final, it would be carried out. One of his sons made the statement, "I always found my daddy wrong in one way - he was always gong to do more than his part, give and take more than his share in all his dealings."

"He though sensible on all matters, " a son also said, "although uneducated in schools, his advice was superior to any college man I ever came in contact with."

Mr. Alford expressed on many occasions the faith and confidence he had in his family's judgment, their judgment, their ability to assume their respective places in society. Thus a mutual relationship of love, confidence and faith existed between Mr. Alford, his wife, daughters and sons. The love and esteem of his many friends was attested by the many floral offerings.