James Luther Alford

On November 8, 2009, JAMES LUTHER ALFORD was called home to his eternal rest. He was the son of Dollie Mae Alford and the late John Luther Alford.James was born on February 7, 1937 in Robeson County, North Carolina. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized after joining Raemon First Baptist Church. He attended Robeson County Training High School and was a member of the class of 1956. James was well known and well respected in his community. He also served in the United States Army and was stationed at Ford Jackson.In 1961, James Luther moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He met and later married Shirley Bullock of Suffolk, Virginia in 1965. They were married thirty-six years until her death in 2001.He was employed at London Town from 1961 to 1964. He later worked at Misty Harbor, then retired after many years of service.He was lovingly called “Mr. James” by many. Not being one to sit idle, James sought further employment with the Barc Company and more recently the Maryland Institute College of Art.Among his affiliations were membership with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge #38 and an active membership with the New Frontier of Faith Baptist Church. For many years, James served as a faithful usher and a member of Men's Fellowship Bible Study.James Luther leaves to cherish his memory: a loving mother, Dollie Mae Alford of Durham, NC; two sisters, Carrie A. Brooks (Roger) of Morrisville, NC and Vethius Alford of Durham, NC; three brothers, Willie M. Alford (Sylvia) of Durham, NC, Eugene Alford (Lacey) of Atlanta, GA and Eric. L. Alford of Durham, NC; aunt, Mary Shepard of Parkton, NC; uncle, Press McCallum (Verdell) of Fayetteville, GA; nieces, Denise Williams (Robert) of Grand Prairie, TX, Wilhelmenia Alford of Durham, NC, Shanti A. Brown (Thomas) of Atlanta, GA, Sherri Allen (Torrance) of Ellenwood, GA and Shonita Mary Alford of Durham, NC; nephews, William Brooks Jr. (Meredith) and Calvin A. Brooks (Portia) both of Durham, NC; thirteen grand-nieces and nephews; special friend, Arrie Bryant; godchildren, April Collins, Garland Bethune and Carla Qualls; special nephew, Edward F. Stills; a host of cousins and friends.

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James Luther Alford

February 7, 1937 - November 8, 2009