"Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You mention the positive outlook of Bill and that gentle strength is how I remember him too. Godspeed. Rex and Mary Barker"
In loving memory of
William Richard Alford
June 10, 1926 - September 19, 2022
Alford, William R
June 10, 1926 - September 19, 2022
Bill was born in Lynch, NE to William and Vera Alford. He was married to his loving wife Dorothy Alford for 65 years before her passing in late 2019. He is survived by his children: William Alford II (Lynette Farhart), Ann (Alford) Berglund (Barry), Ken Alford (Margie), John Alford; ten grandchildren; 16 great-grand children; other relatives and friends.
Over the years Bill started and ran multiple businesses, including Swanson Petroleum, Cornhusker Petroleum, Alford Oil Co., Alford Tire Co., VIP Touchless Carwashes, and VIP Express Carwash. He and his wife Dorothy also started the Parables Bookstore in Omaha.
Bill passionately followed his Savior Jesus his entire life and he was admired for continuous, contagious, joyful optimism. He often remarked that God had forgiven him and blessed him in so many ways and so many times, that he wanted others to know Jesus too.
Bill's passing leaves a hole in many people's hearts, and he will be missed.
VISITATION AND CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE Saturday Sep 24, 2022 at Christ Community Church, 404 S. 108th Ave., Omaha. Visitation at 9:30 am and Celebration of Life Service at 10:30am. Private internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Christ Community Church.
Tributes
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many memories with him, May those prayers bring you peace and solace during the days ahead when you think of him, May the God of all comfort support each and everyone of you during your time of bereavement. 2 Corinthians 1:3 "