Dozier B. Alford

Dozier B. Alford was born in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Henry Alford and Williemeter Alford. He was the eldest child of three nurtured in the values of a strong Christian upbringing. He had a great admiration for his siblings Henry Alford, who preceded him in death, and Sadie Bowman who he always spoke so porudly of. Dozier suddenly passed into eternal rest Wednesday, September 23, 2009. He was united in holy matrimony to the late Wilma (Sue) L. Goodson on December 17, 1955. From this union, they were blessed with five loving children: Deborah, Sandra, Elvis, Melvin, and Doreen and also assisted in raising one niece, Ravenell Wyatt, whom he loved dearly.Dozier received his education through the Darlington, SC public school system and graduated from Mayo High School in 1952. Upon completion of high school, Dozier was drafted into the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1955, Dozier returned to Darlington, SC and shortly thereafter moved to Baltimore, Maryland.Dozier was employed the National Gypsum Company from 1955 to 1995 upon retirement. He was also a part-time employee of Yellow Cab Company from 1962 to 1986. He loved driving his cab because it gave him the opportunity to meet different people and communicate about a variety of topics.Dozier began his Christian walk with God at an early age where he was baptized at Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Darlington, SC. On July 20, 2000 he rededicated his life to Christ and became a disciple of Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD under the leadership of Pastor Marshall F. Prentice.To know Dozier was to love his enormous, willing, and giving spirit. His infectious personality drew his family and friends closer. Dozier was a family man who loved and cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed the long telephone conversations and visits with his sister Sadie along with other family members and friends. Dozier always stressed the importance of getting an education and sticking together as a family. He enjoyed family outings, dinners, dancing, traveling, and listening to baseball games on television with his son Elvis. He always spoke how Elvis was his eyes and how he would tell him play by play what was happening on the screen. He truly enjoyed his daily walks with his son and spoke how much they laughed and talked while they were walking.Dozier was a God-fearing man whose faith never withered and he will truly be missed.He leaves to cherish his memory: 4 loving children, Deborah Alford of Richmond, Virginia, Sandra Kelly, Elvis Alford, and Doreen Alford all of Baltimore, Md; Niece Ravenell Wyatt of Sacramento, California; 1 son-in-law, Lestrae Kelly of Baltimore, Md; 1 sister, Sadie Mae Bowman of Brooklyn, New York; 1 brother, Henry Alford who preceded him in death; 5 grandchildren, Shequia, Danielle, Brandon, Taryn, and Jasmine; 8 great-grandchildren, Parrish, Keefe, Ge’Kiara, Terek, Destiny, Christian, Kristopher, and London; his loving wife Wilma (Sue) Alford and son Melvin Alford both preceded him in death. A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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Dozier B. Alford

April 16, 1933 - September 23, 2009