Charles Curtis Alford, Sr.
Charles Curtis Alford, Sr., 80, of Beaumont, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at Christus Southeast Texas -St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born June 28, 1943, in Livingston, to Billie Sue Kelly Alford and Lawrence Curtis Alford. Charles retired from BNSF Railroad after over forty years of service. He was an avid racecar driver and loved to play his guitar.
Charles is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Kathy Alford; daughters, Kelly Fielder of Silsbee and Sheila Lauderdale of Houston; son, Alan Alford of Beaumont; sisters, Bridgette Cruz of California; Katie Kelly of Houston; grandchildren, Nichole Clinard of Houston; Jevon Lauderdale of Houston; Brittany Lauderdale of Houston; Eli Alford of Spurger; great-grandchildren, Kamren Lauderdale of Houston; and Alara Bernhardt of Houston.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Billie Sue Kelly; stepfather, Jack Kelly; son, Charles Curtis Alford, Jr.
Mr. Alford’s cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.
I sorry for your loss
Woodchuck, I am going to miss our talks of our days on the RR. Prayers are with your family! RIP
My deepest sympathies go out to the Lovie family. Mr. JJ was a great man and truly one of the best people I’ve the pleasure to be around. Prayers to my brothers Josh and Jasper and love goes out to Debbie. Wish I could’ve made the trip in person. God is good always, and JJ will find himself in Gods arms. Amen 🙏
Kathy, Sheila, and Alan,
We wanted to share our sympathy with you. We are very sorry for your loss. Chuck was an amazing person, and his loss will be mourned by many. He will be missed and fondly remembered by us.
Nancy and JT
Prayers for the family. Chuck was a great guy.
I worked with Chuck on the railroad between 1977 and 1984. He was a good guy and one heck of a locomotive engineer and will be missed. Condolences and prayers for his family. I’m reminded of an old hymn. ” Life is like a mountain railway” RIP Chuck 🙏
Kelly and Shelia may God give you peace with the loss of your father. Carrie, Kellie and Lee
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.