Obituaries:  Mr. Walker Ross "Brue" Alford, Sr., Sabine Parish       A-416
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 4, 2001
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Mr. Walker Ross "Brue" Alford, Sr.

  Bure Alford, a local businessman, died at his house in Many,
March 30, 2001. Mr. Alford was born in Many, on August 18, 1938.

  Brue began his business venture in Many in 1963. He expanded his
business to become an independent oil marketer. He owned and
operated Alford Oil Company for over 30 years.

  He served several terms as town alderman, and mayor pro-tem. He
worked tirelessly for the town and community.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 1, at the
Many First Baptist Church, with interment following at Fort
Jessup Cemetery. Dr. Ed Scott, the Rev. E. E. Walker, and the
Rev. Billy Burkett, officiated.

  Survivors include his widow, Nell Woodle Alford of Many; mother,
Alene Walker Alford of Many; daughter, Dana Alford and husband
Loren; son, Walker R. Alford II and wife Carol of Natchitoches;
two sisters, Rozsie Andries and husband Tommy of Many, and
Charlotte Lovelace and husband Garland of Burnet, Texas; three
brothers, Dan Alford and wife, Lina of Many, Larry Alford and
wife, Kim of Many, and Steve Alford and wife, Janie of Leesville;
grandchildren, Colton, Jace, Jared, and Kalei Alford; special
sister-in-law, Kay Procell and husband Bill; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and friends.

  Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his father, Herman Lawrence
Alford.

  Memorial contributions may be made to the Overton Brooks Medical
Center, Shreveport, La.

  Warren Meadows, Many, La.