He was born on August 7, 1947 in Lewiston, ME. to Lucien and Thelma (Thomas) Pelkey.
Alton was a graduate of Edward Little High School, and he was a Private in the United States Army
serving in Vietnam. He was an accomplished carpenter and built many houses in the area. Alton also built firetrucks at E One in Ocala, Florida.
Preceding him in death his parents, his brother, Kenny and his sister, Sharon.
Alton leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Audrey Pelkey (Courbron), many loving brothers and sisters, his children, Rodney and his wife Traci, and Jennifer and her partner Jeff, grand children, David, Gabrielle, Maxwell, Elena, Bentley, Spencer, and Emma.