Virtis Lee Alford

of West Helena, AR

March 15, 1945 - December 24, 2020

Virtis Lee Alford, 75, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born March 15, 1945 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Bertha and Harvey Alford.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Alford of West Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Vicky Taylor (John) of Helena, Arkansas; sister, Abura Dean Terry of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sister-n-law, Violet Newsom (Lenny); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Jones Alford; parents, Bertha and Harvey Alford; sister, Edra Mae Evans; five brothers, Thurman Earl Alford, Roland Alford, O'Neal Alford, Curtis Joe Alford and Olan Alford.

A graveside service for Mr. Virtis Alford will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Marty Cantwell will officiate.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.


Service Information
  Service
Graveside
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena,  AR 72390
1/2/2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR 72390
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com