Eddy Alford

Charles Edward Eddy Alford, age 60, resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008, in a Chattanooga hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident December 29, 2007. He was a member of the Candies Creek Baptist Church. He was employed with N. A. Industries of Chattanooga. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Edith Alford and mother in law, Edna Triplett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Harvalene (Harvie) Alford, Cleveland, TN; two daughters and sons in law, Elizabeth S. Little and Curtis Lee of Benton, TN and Farrah H. Parker and Andrew Parker of Harrison, TN; chosen daughter, Melanie Oran and husband Terry of Cleveland. Four grandchildren who were the love of his life, Mason Oran, Madison Oran, Andrew Tyler Parker, Jr. and Dawson L. Lee. Beloved sister, Paula A. Randles, Laurel, Maryland.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Work and Rev. William Walker, Jr. officiating.

The family requests memorials please be made to the Candies Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or the Bradley County Rescue Squad.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomfh.net