Gene Alford
Gene Edward Alford was born in the Plainview Community on November 9, 1931. He was 93, when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Many, Louisiana.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held Friday, September 19, 2025. Time of service will be 11:00 a.m. at Plainview Baptist Church, Hornbeck, Louisiana. Officiating his service will be pastors Allan Brown and Jody Mitchell.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Plainview Baptist Church.
Gene was a loving Father, Husband, Papaw, Brother, and Friend to many. God blessed him with many gifts. Some of his gifts included being a talented musician, carpentry work, and farming gardens each spring season that produced a good crop. Gene always had a story to tell from his wonderful days growing up in the Plainview community and of his family. Stories always included working alongside his dad and brothers as they worked on the farm. Growing up in a large family with many siblings, he always felt the true value of love. A hot cup of coffee and a great conversation were always cherished within the family. Gene always enjoyed his work in carpentry. The detail he put into construction work was meticulous and thorough leading to the enjoyment of the finished product. He had many adventures through Bluegrass music. Gene was a member of the bluegrass bands “The Southern Bluegrass Boys” and “Southland Bluegrass”. Throughout his music career, he developed many friendships and memories. Some of these friendships lasted a lifetime. His stories captivated and brought a smile to all those listening to him. He always had a willing heart to help others and was never shaken in his courage or beliefs. He honored and remembered his duty to serve his country in the US Marines during the Korean War.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Ruby Alford; sister, Ruby E. Alford; and brother Raymon Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Gay Powell Alford of Hornbeck, LA; daughters, Alisa Carter and husband Glen, Teresa Tarpley and husband Darrell, Juanita Mitchell, and Karen Fluitt and husband Tim; son, John Alford and wife Angie; brothers, Travis Alford, Billy Alford, Robert Alford and wife Margie, and Philip Alford and wife Melba; and sisters, Elizabeth “Liz” Alford and Nita Rose Alford.
He had 11 grandchildren: Buffy (Jason) Gallion, Nikki (Gary) Holliday, Wesley Mitchell, Shane (Devin) Mitchell, Morgan (Clayton) Alford, Patrick (Katie) Fluitt, Justin (Morgan) Alford, Trey (Janney) Mitchell, Tyler (Kara) Mitchell, Matthew Alford, and Victoria (Tanner) Champ, 26 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Shane Mitchell, Patrick Fluitt, Justin Alford, Trey Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, and Matthew Alford.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Buffy Gallion, Wesley Mitchell, and Cullin Lee.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Sabine Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center, and Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.