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.
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Joe Bragdon and family
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Prayers and condolences to the family and friends.
Ricky Tinsley and family
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends. He was a nice man , father, and customer.
Curtis Crisp
Friday, January 1, 2021
I knew Virtis from Elaine as we grew up, been a long time. Sorry for your loss, I will be Praying for your Family, just try and remember all the good Times.
Kyle Mitchell
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
On behalf of everyone at the Double Quick Family, we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Vicky and Jeff.
Millard Swindle
Monday, December 28, 2020
I knew Virtis we went to School at Elaine together, He was a Fine person on the Quiet side most of the time but well Mannered Good Person! He will be Missed!