Louis Richard Alder, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Methodist Hospital North-Memphis after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 11, 1935 in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was retired from Sears Shipping and Receiving Dept. after a loyal 34 years. Mr. Alder married Glynda June Winstead on September 18, 1960. He was a devoted husband 60 + years and loving father to Rick of 57 years. They are members of Ellendale United Methodist Church. Louis also served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Glynda June Alder and son, Rick.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN with a graveside service to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorials be sent to Ellendale United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.