Hampton Alford

August 24, 1915 - July 3, 2017

Mr. Hampton Alford, 101, departed this earthly life on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter, South Carolina. Born in Bishopville, South Carolina on August 24, 1915, he was oldest of two children born to the late Henry Alford and Laura English Alford. Mr. Alford was educated in public schools of Lee County and attended Morris College. He served in the U. S. Navy, World War II. During his younger years, he was raised in the New Bethel A.M.E. Church and later joined Mt. Pisgah A.M. E. where he served as leader and Trustee for over twenty five years. He was a self-employed carpenter for over twenty two years and received his professional training under Mr. Jack Baskin, who was a master carpenter. Because he loved people, he joined many social clubs to include: the American Legion, #202, Birnie Elks Lodge, and the Good-fellows. He was recently recognized in the Sumter Daily Item for his outstanding commitment and participation with the Birnie Elks Lodge of Sumter. In his spare time, he enjoyed his friends and was passionate about fishing; always talking about the big one that got away. Mr. Alford lived a long and fulfilling life, he was faithful and committed to studying his Bible. Hampton will surely be missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Delay. Those left to cherish his memories are: five sons, George (Larita Jule) Alford, Franklin TN, Ellison Alford, Mullins, SC, Garnell (Gail) Alford, San AntonioTX, Robert Perkins, Bishopville, SC, and Harry Young, MD; two daughters, Katie Furman, Washington, D.C. and Janie Dixon, Brooklyn, NY and a host of other relatives and friends.