Lester "Bear" Alford Obituary in Grantville at Sewell Mortuary

Lester "Bear" Alford

December 07, 1966 - October 25, 2015

Obituary For Lester "Bear" Alford

Mr. Lester "Bear" Alford was born to the union of Mrs. Joe Ann Middlebrooks Alford and the late Mr. Marvin Alford on December 7, 1966. After this day, he lived his life to the fullest until he was called to his new home on October 25, 2015.

Bear joined the Sunnyside Baptist Church at a very young age. He attended Woodbury High School from where he graduated in 1984. He joined the Southern Mills team for a while, before moving on to Yamaha Motors, then to Southwire. But, those who knew him knows he wasn't satisfied until he struck out and went into business for himself doing construction.

Bear leaves to cherish all his blissful memories, two daughters, Ms. Brittany LaShay Alford of Gay, GA, and Ms. Keonshay Keshun Render of Columbus, GA; four young men he raised as his own, Mr. Delando Hayes, Mr. Devonte' Hayes, Mr. Rodney Brewe and Mr. Rashad Brewer, all of Newnan, GA; He helped raised and claimed as his own, his niece, Ms. Candis (Candy) Alford; He had one loving God daughter, Ms. Tytianna "TJ" Parks (Lil Duck) of Newnan, GA.

Bear was blessed to have six sisters whom he watched over always, Ms. Belinda Faye Alford, Ms. Evelyn Delaine Alford, Mrs. Zandra Yolanda Jones (William), Mrs. Valerie Alford-Roberts, all of Newnan, GA, Ms. Shawanda Alford (Tonio) of Luthersville, GA, Mrs. Sonya Mallory (Quinton) of Jonesboro, GA.

Bear will be truly missed by his surviving great aunts and uncles, Mrs. Lucille Simpson of Detroit, MI, Mrs Sallie Roberts and Mr. Willie Woodard of Columbus, GA, Mr. Frank Middlebrooks (Irene) of Homestead, FL, Mr. Tommy Brooks of Atlanta, GA; Bear leaves seven aunts and five uncles, Mrs. Johnny Mae Barnes, Mrs. Martha Godfrey, (Willie Cleveland), Mrs. Shirley Johnson, Mrs. Carrie McGruder (Harvey), Mrs. Annie Clayton (Mike), Mrs. Kathy Hunter, Mrs. Rebecca Darden, Mr. John (Snook) Middlebrooks, Mr. Robert Middlebrooks, Mr. Charlie Middlebrooks, Mr. Tommy Middlebrooks and Mr. Victor Middlebrooks. Bear leaves sixteen nieces and nephews and six great niece and nephews to cherish him memories of their loving Big Uncle Bear. There are a host of cousins and friends who will miss the gentle giant called Bear because he was so loved by many near and far. Also, two special friends Merlinda Marshall and Willie Sinkfield (Chiney).

Services

1 Nov

Interment

- 00:00 PM

Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery 6549 Callaway Road Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »

1 Nov

Funeral Service

02:00 PM - 00:00 PM

Sunnyside Baptist Church 6549 Callaway Road Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »

by Obituary Assistant

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July 22, 2016

Tameisha

Hey big guy!! I miss you more than words could ever explain. Your two chains ask about you all the time... I wish you could've gotten a little more time so Ja'Kari could know you... He'll know of you. Me and Daijah will be sure to tell him about you. She misses you and loves you so much Unk. Rest Easy uncle Bear. Forever in our hearts big guy! I love you!! The pain will never heal!
November 08, 2015

Melinda Marshall

I cried the day you passed away, the pain still hurts, I cried today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A loving heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. GOD broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes the very best. Until we meet again, may GOD hold you in the palm of his hand. I love you through eternity...."Bear" You will always be my Perfect Gentleman. Love Always, Melinda Marshall aka "Ms. Marshall"
November 08, 2015

Mr&Mrs Brown

Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. How hard it is to lose someone you love. Lovingly the bible gives us comfort at Revelation 21: 4 where God says soon he will wipe away tears and death will be no more. What a loving promise He made! To learn more and receive more encouraging thoughts please visit www.jw.org.