Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

Obituary For Mr. Artha Lee Alford

Mr. Artha Lee Alford departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1953, in McColl, SC, a son of the late Johnny Alford, Sr., and Bernice Williams Alford. He was also preceded in death by two children: Latoya Stevenson, and Demetrice Alford, and ten siblings: John Alford, Jr., David Alford, Brick Alford, Alexander Alford, Billy Lee Alford, Lawrence (LC) Alford, Lorenzo Alford, Ella Louise Bethea, Betty Florence, and Lois Alford.

Artha was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County, SC. He was a retiree of Swaim Metals in Thomasville, NC, where he loved to make coin rings for his nieces. Artha was the true definition of a family man.

Leaving to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Shelby Alford; daughters, Samone Quick of High Point, NC, and Tyisha Alford of Columbia, SC; four sons, Chris (Kristina) Davis of Atlanta, GA, Brian Davis of Houston, TX, Demetric Alford of New York, and Jerome Davis of Rock Hill, SC; one brother, Charles Alford of High Point, NC; three sisters, Helen (Larry) Bennett of Bennettsville, SC, Sara Alford, and Elizabeth Ann Alford, both of High Point, NC; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

I am so sorry for your loss,he was a great man ,may God comfort u all thru this!!!!The London family

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Mr. Artha you were a nice man and nice patient! I wish hearing you call my name "LaLa " through the clinic. You will be missed at Dialysis Center! Rest Peacefully! LaLa

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Every since that night you gained your wings, I've been fighting to get ready for our last day together😢 I can hear you telling me, you got this. I'm trying to stay strong for our family Unk😞 But this one here hurts so much! Thank You for being our protector. Now you can rest Unk 😞 Do know I love you and I know you will be having fun with grandma, your kids, and siblings😢 They need you now😭 Until we meet again, continue to watch over us🙏🏾 Gone but never forgotten❤️ Love always, your niece Danielle😘

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Uncle Artha you will truly be missed & we love you❤️keep watching over us & give grandma a hug & kiss for me.

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Uncle Artha you will truly be missed& I love you always❤️ keep watching on us & give grandma a big hug & kiss for me.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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