Charles Eugene Alford passed peacefully on October 11, 2024 in assisted living in Port St. Lucie, FL. Born in Jefferson City, MO August 4, 1927 to Charles Hudson Alford and Pauline Wyatt Alford. He was raised in Independence, MO. He married Marilyn R. Johnson Aug. Aug. 20, 1949. They had a son and two daughters. After Marilyn’s death in April 1985, he married Betty Balliett in Jan. 1986, who passed in Sept. 2020.
He had a 35-year career in Hercules Inc. Aerospace Division. He is survived by his son and one daughter, 9 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
His ashes will be interred in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO alongside his parents and other family members.
No services.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Martha
26 Oct 2024I am so sorry for your loss. Charles was a really sweet men that said what he meant and meant what he said! He made beautiful things with his hands in wood working, interesting conversationalist, knew a lot about everything! He will be sorely missed! We were blessed to have known him!
Dawn Balliett Piz
31 Oct 2024Grandpa Charles, as we all called him, was very much loved and will be sorely missed!