A Funeral service for Charles "Pete" Alford will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Bro. Roger Oney and Bro. Craig Evers will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Charles "Pete" Alford, 87 of Harleton, TX was born September 3, 1931 to John Arie Alford and Geneva Alford in Marshall, TX. Mr. Alford passed away September 25, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. Charles united in marriage to the love of his life of 68 years, Helen Marie O'Conner on January 20, 1951.

Mr. Alford was a member of First united Methodist of Harleton, TX for 60+ years. Mr. Alford's occupation was an Electrician but he was a master of all trades. He was a dual lifetime member of the Grand Lodge of TX. and Little Cypress Lodge, and he was a past master of Ashland Lodge #1138 and was a 32 degree mason. Mr. Alford was a wonderful husband and father, he always bragged on his family. If you knew Mr. Alford you knew he never met a stranger and had a hug for everyone.

Mr. Alford enjoyed loved fishing, tinkering with any and every project, learning many musical instruments. He was a self-taught musician. Mr. Alford also loved his dogs and cats.

Mr. Alford is survived by his loving wife, Helen Marie Alford; four children, Sharon Wright, Mike Alford and spouse, Kathy, Mark Alford and spouse, Debbie, Matt Alford and spouse, Virginia; a special cousin who was more like a sister to him, Betty Jones; six grandchildren, Carl Wright and spouse, Donna, Crystal Skinner, Brian Wright and spouse, Julie, Rocky Alford and spouse, Tiffany, Ashley Watterson and spouse, Harley, John Michael Alford; nine great-grandchildren, Kara Wright, Nicole Wright, Kyle Wright, Hannah Wright, Addison Wright, Madison Skinner, Mollee Skinner, Lillyana Alford, and Sophia Alford. Also left to cherish Mr. Alford's memories are numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Mr. Alford is preceded in death by his parents, J.A. Alford and Geneva Clark Alford; grandchild, Eljiah Alford; son-in-law, Pat Wright.

In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that any donations be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, Alzheimer's Association, or Harleton United Methodist Church.