Alfred was born August 17, 1926 in Weathers, OK and passed away on July 23, 2012 in Forney, TX. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia Adams; children, Linda Gillihan and husband, Dale of Placerville, CA, James Adams and wife, Debra of Dallas, TX, Deborah Padlicki and husband, Glenn of Pollock Pines, CA; step-children, Richard Baker and wife, Peggy of Midwest City, OK, Patti Raiczyk and husband, Gary of Fairview, TX , Brenda Baker of Forney, TX, Bryan Baker of Georgetown, ID, Kimberly Montez of Forney, TX; and Ed Buza of Georgetown, ID; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was a U.S. WWII Veteran having served in the Army and Navy. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd. Dallas, TX 75228. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1000 S. Hwy 175, Seagoville, TX 75159. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a church or charity of your choice.