Advertisement

Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford

Advertisement

Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford

Birth
Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death
13 Aug 2020 (aged 80)
Loretto, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
View Source
Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford, age 80 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1940 in Marion County. He was a retired farmer who provided for many with a big smile and loving heart. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. He enjoyed beekeeping, winemaking, gardening and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward “Joe” Alford, Jr.; one infant granddaughter, Taylor Ann Alford; his father and mother, Willie and Bertha Gootee Alford; two brothers, Charles and Bobby Alford.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy Mattingly Alford; five daughters, Karen Parroco (Jason) of Prospect, Sharon Browning (Charlie) of Lebanon, Benita Riggs (Jackie Caldwell) of Bardstown, Lisa Mattingly (Mark) of Calvary and Denise Osbourne (Bob) of Springfield; two sons, Billy Alford (Jodi) of Lebanon and Robbie Alford (Lisa) of Calvary; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn Bland (Irvin) of Campbellsville, Mary Ann Montgomery of Richmond and Helen Alford of Bardstown; two brothers, Richard Alford (Norene) of Louisville and Jimmy Alford (Denise) of Lebanon; two sisters-in-law, Judy Alford of Indiana and Gracie Campbell of Campbellsville.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Rev. David W. Naylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford, age 80 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1940 in Marion County. He was a retired farmer who provided for many with a big smile and loving heart. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. He enjoyed beekeeping, winemaking, gardening and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward “Joe” Alford, Jr.; one infant granddaughter, Taylor Ann Alford; his father and mother, Willie and Bertha Gootee Alford; two brothers, Charles and Bobby Alford. Survivors include his wife, five daughters, two sons, 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers, two sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Rev. David W. Naylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is 3-8 PM Sunday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant. Memorials may go to Mass of the Air, 1200 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203 or Hosparus Health of Green River, Green River Plaza, 295 Campbellsville Bypass #5, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 50% occupancy. Therefore, visitors during busy periods may be asked to wait until others leave before entering. No food or beverages may be sent or shared at this time. Face masks are required and hand washing and social distancing are encouraged. The funeral and vigil will be live streamed on the funeral home face book page for those who cannot attend.
Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford, age 80 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1940 in Marion County. He was a retired farmer who provided for many with a big smile and loving heart. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. He enjoyed beekeeping, winemaking, gardening and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward “Joe” Alford, Jr.; one infant granddaughter, Taylor Ann Alford; his father and mother, Willie and Bertha Gootee Alford; two brothers, Charles and Bobby Alford.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy Mattingly Alford; five daughters, Karen Parroco (Jason) of Prospect, Sharon Browning (Charlie) of Lebanon, Benita Riggs (Jackie Caldwell) of Bardstown, Lisa Mattingly (Mark) of Calvary and Denise Osbourne (Bob) of Springfield; two sons, Billy Alford (Jodi) of Lebanon and Robbie Alford (Lisa) of Calvary; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn Bland (Irvin) of Campbellsville, Mary Ann Montgomery of Richmond and Helen Alford of Bardstown; two brothers, Richard Alford (Norene) of Louisville and Jimmy Alford (Denise) of Lebanon; two sisters-in-law, Judy Alford of Indiana and Gracie Campbell of Campbellsville.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Rev. David W. Naylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.Joseph Edward “Edd” Alford, age 80 of Loretto, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 30, 1940 in Marion County. He was a retired farmer who provided for many with a big smile and loving heart. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church. He enjoyed beekeeping, winemaking, gardening and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Edward “Joe” Alford, Jr.; one infant granddaughter, Taylor Ann Alford; his father and mother, Willie and Bertha Gootee Alford; two brothers, Charles and Bobby Alford. Survivors include his wife, five daughters, two sons, 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers, two sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Rev. David W. Naylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is 3-8 PM Sunday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant. Memorials may go to Mass of the Air, 1200 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203 or Hosparus Health of Green River, Green River Plaza, 295 Campbellsville Bypass #5, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 50% occupancy. Therefore, visitors during busy periods may be asked to wait until others leave before entering. No food or beverages may be sent or shared at this time. Face masks are required and hand washing and social distancing are encouraged. The funeral and vigil will be live streamed on the funeral home face book page for those who cannot attend.


Sponsored by Ancestry

Advertisement