Alfred L. Alvey, 90, of Laurel, passed away Monday morning, October 11, 2021 at his residence. He had been in failing health for several months.
He was born November 21, 1930 in Fairfield, IN one of five children of Donald and Blanche Younts Alvey and was a lifelong resident of Franklin County.
He was a proud Korean War Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. On September 29, 1951 he and the former Olive May ‘Tootie’ Quinlan were united in marriage, and she preceded him in death on July 17, 2016.
He was a member of the Buena Vista Christian church for over 70 years, and the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, Brookville.
He was retired having worked for many years at the former Frye Roofing in Brookville and later Design & Manufacturing in Connersville where he served as a Stationary Boiler Engineer. He was also active in politics in Franklin County for many years having served as a Franklin County Commissioner and Councilman. He also served on board of the Franklin County Community School Corporation, and was Salt Creek Township Trustee for many years.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Gary & Rhonda Alvey of Laurel, Indiana; a granddaughter, Angela (Bobby) Shaffer of Centerville, Indiana and a great-granddaughter Hailee Shaffer; a brother & sister-in-law, Dan & Brenda Alvey of Laurel, Indiana.
In addition to his parents and wife, Olive “Tootie” Alvey, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Alvey who died 11/20/2020; a sister, Betty Klein; two brothers, Marvin G. Alvey and Larry D. Alvey.
Family & friends may visit from 9:00 till 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Pastor John Johnson of the Buena Vista Christian Church will officiate the Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside services by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Buena Vista Christian Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Alvey family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .