Robert E. Alford

Funeral services for Robert E. Alford were Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Adrian Holley officiating.  Burial followed in Sandtown Cemetery.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Alford, 73, of Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 20, 2021.

He was born and raised in the Sandtown Community of Neshoba County.  He was a construction/mechanic with Yates Construction and Neshoba Central School System and worked in the poultry industry. Mr. Alford was a member of Sandtown Methodist Church.

Survivors include wife, Tammy Alford;  children, Patricia Alford Russell, James W. Alfold,  Patrick D. Alford, Wade Rushing and Robert E. Alford II; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren;  sisters, Clara Sullivan, Threase Martin, Edna Simpson, Patsy Brown; and brother, Dale Alford.

Mr. Alford was preceded in death by parents, James and Lavurn Alford; one granddaughter; sister, Chelsea Alford; brothers, Franklin, Charles and Little Wayne Alford.