Alvin Welford

WELFORD
Sept. 10, 1944-Sept. 26, 2015
Alvin Richard Welford, a native of Grand Bay, AL and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed into eternity after a long and arduous illness. He was one of the twin sons of his late parents, Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Welford and John Cleve Welford. He was brought up in a loving and supportive community. As a Boy Scout he achieved Star rank and the God and Country Award. At Grand Bay United Methodist Church he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. After studying geology at the University of Alabama, he enlisted in the US Navy. He honorably served three tours of duty on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger during the Vietnam War as a flight crewman, then as an aviation electronics tech helping to ensure the safety of navy airplanes. He was a true patriot who always supported the military and exercised the freedom to vote. Afterwards he worked as a medical electronics technician repairing heart monitors, incubators and other life-sustaining equipment at hospitals throughout the Southeast, including the University of South Alabama hospitals in Mobile, AL. His mechanical and electronic abilities enabled him to repair practically anything. He often helped family, friends and even stranded motorists repair their vehicles. He was very personable and possessed a phenomenal memory. He enjoyed sharing stories and experiences with precise detail. He was an avid reader, a history buff, and loved scuba diving, travelling and camping. He was a devoted family man and provided a stable and secure home for his family who dearly loved him. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet Underwood Welford; a son, Stephen Welford; a daughter, Laura Welford (Vincent) Santiago; grandchildren, Sheldon Welford, Braylen Welford, Jasmine Welford, Isabella Santiago and Dominic Santiago; a brother, John Mack (Nettie Alice) Welford; his identical twin brother, Calvin (Judy) Welford; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, October 3, 2015
12 - 2:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Saturday, October 3, 2015
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619